Alamogordo (White Sands), United States

Photo spots in Alamogordo (White Sands)

• White Sands National ParkLandmarks
  86,500 acres white gypsum dunes, sunset and sunrise best light
• White Sands Visitor CenterLandmarks
  Park hub with exhibits, orientation, ranger programs available
• Three Rivers Petroglyph SiteCulture
  Over 20,000 petroglyphs along 1-mile trail, day trip north
• Oliver Lee Memorial State ParkMonuments
  South peak canyon hike, petroglyphs, historic ranch ruins
• Alamogordo Historic DowntownCulture
  Desert blooms in spring, downtown shops and galleries
• New Mexico Museum of Space HistoryMuseums
  V-2 rockets, spaceflight artifacts, missile park outdoor display
• Alameda Park LakeLandmarks
  Urban lake with bird watching, ducks and geese, peaceful walks
• Dunes Sunrise PointLandmarks
  Backcountry dunes access for sunrise photography before crowds

Where to stay

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