- Our list of the best things to do in Alamogordo, New Mexico, features the top 28 nearby activities — including 17 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Alamogordo, NM has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 17 things to do within the city of Alamogordo, NM , followed by 11 popular activities in nearby cities, including Cloudcroft, Ruidoso and High Rolls Mountain Park
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Featuring dozens of groomed trails, Ski Apache is an ideal destination for family friendly skiing. Visitors to this breathtaking resort can ski, snowboard, and even go tubing while lessons are available for beginners.
36.1 Miles
The world's richest quarter-horse race is held at the Ruidoso Downs Race Track. The Turf Club on the second level allows guests to have their own waiter or waitress for food and refreshments, private betting windows, and an overarching view of the track.
36.5 Miles
83%
76 votes
26301 Hwy 70 West, Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346
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The history of the American West is put on display at the Hubbard Museum of the American West. Entertainment and education is woven into the programs while the exhibits show a wide collection of artifacts, including Native American artifacts, cowboy artifacts, saddles, and wagons.
36.8 Miles
Home to the World's Richest Quarter-Horse Race, Ruidoso Downs is an ideal entertainment destination that includes more than just the ponies. Featuring a variety of on-site restaurants and bars and year-round gaming at the Billy the Kid Casino.
37.9 Miles
Located in a forested area with several scenic overlooks, Bonito Stables provides daily trail rides from 9am to 5pm for one hour trips. Children of all ages are welcome to learn how to ride on these gentle and easy paths.
38.5 Miles
The Links at Sierra Blanca is a 120 acre golf course designed by architects Jim Colbert and Jeff Bauer. Other than the course itself, attractions include a golf shop, snack bar, and occasional special events.
41.4 Miles
Located at the popular horse racing mecca, Ruidoso Downs, the Billy the Kid Casino provides visitors with gaming action and plentiful food and beverage options. The casino features a wide-variety of slot, video poker, and video blackjack machines.
46.8 Miles
Not just for military buffs, the White Sands Missile Range provides a glimpse into an important era in our history. Visitors can see more than 60 rockets on display, take guided tours, and learn about the history of the atomic bomb detonated on the site in 1945.
47.0 Miles
The Red Hawk Golf Club features an 18 hole, 7,110 yard championship golf course designed by architect Ron Fream. The golf club also offers both private and group golf lessons and maintains an in-house restaurant and golf shop.
49.9 Miles
The Visitors Center at the Smokey Bear Historical Park features exhibits about forest health, forest fires, and fire ecology. Outdoor exhibits display six of the vegetative life zones in New Mexico, and there are also picnic areas and a playground.