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        White Sands National Monument

 courtesy  Rich Dutton,  

http://www.richweb.net  

The world's largest deposit of gypsum provides a wonderland of fun and enchantment. Rent a disk from the campground for a nominal fee and have a race down the dunes.  Watch as the sun goes down over two mountain ranges.  In the summer, play while the stars come out. They appear so close one might  reach up and pluck them from the sky.

  

       The Space Center

The Space Center is located in the heart of Alamogordo, and consists of the museum and the planetarium complexes.  Spend as much time as you wish wandering through the beautiful 5 story museum, which depicts man's history of space flight. Tour the exciting displays outside.  Top it off with a great IMAX show at the planetarium.

ZOO

Alameda Zoo is the oldest zoo in the southwest and one of the very oldest in the country. It is a small zoo which is carefully tended and beautiful to visit.

 

  Toy Train Depot

The Toy Train Depot is located just a couple of blocks from the campground. The depot has on display a lifelong collection of toy trains, some of which are quite rare.  There are trains outside to ride for those who are young at heart.

Kids Kingdom

Kids Kingdom is a free playground built of redwood by dedicated community residents. There are castles and turrets and walkways to explore and play make-believe.

   Hiking

Hiking is available for family, experienced mountain hikers and everyone interested in seeing the less obvious sightseeing. The trail pictured is at Oliver Lee State Park, 13 miles south of town. The trail ascends from about 4500 to the very top of the Sacramento Mountains, approximately 9,000 feet in elevation. There is a waterfall on this route, for those who persevere.