Location: Los Alamos
Top Things to do in Los Alamos
What to do and see in Los Alamos, New Mexico (NM): The Best Sights & Landmarks
Most famous for the National Laboratory that brought about such discoveries as the atomic bomb, Los Alamos is also a natural wonderland for outdoors enthusiasts who wish to explore the mountainous terrain. Take a tour of Atomic City and learn about America's history and scientific advances, or hike through the Bandelier National Monument to see wildlife and ancient Puebloan ruins. The area boasts year-round activities, including rock climbing, golfing, mountain biking, skiing, skating and more.
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1. Bandelier National Monument
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,107 reviews
Bandelier National Monument is 50 square miles of the Pajarito Plateau, on the slopes of the Jemez Volcanic field in the Jemez Mountains. Over 70% of the Monument is Wilderness, with over 1 mile elevation change, from about 5000' along the Rio Grande to over 10,000' at the rim of the Valles Caldera, providing for a wide range of life zones and wildlife habitat. There are only 3 miles of road, but over 70 miles of hiking trails. The Monument, founded in 1916, protects Ancestral Pueblo archeological sites, a beautiful landscape, and the country's largest Civilian Conservation Corps National Landmark District.
Reviewed By gleasonl - Cottonwood, United States
OUTSTANDING! What a GREAT Place for a Family Outing. There are GREAT Trails for hiking and exploring, Camping areas, Visitor Center Activities and Videos, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, A Wonderful Gift Shop and So MUCH to LEARN. AMAZING! Don't miss the short .5 mile hike to the Alcove House.
2. White Rock Overlook Park
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4.5 based on 292 reviews
Favorite park of tourists and residents alike provides magnificent views of the Rio Grande and facilities for outdoor sports and picnicking.
Reviewed By lorilouf - Overland Park, United States
This park is a hidden gem, sitting right on the edge of White Rock, NM. There are several little outlook points and trails, and even picnic benches. Trails are easy to follow and offer different vistas of nearby mountain ranges with the ever-changing clouds and storms and the winding Rio Grande River below. Enjoy the wildlife, flora and fauna in a peaceful setting. Leaving the park, you'll see the locals playing sports at the awesome city park and you can imagine that life in White Rock, NM is pleasant indeed. The family park also has restrooms.
3. Tsankawi
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4.5 based on 192 reviews
Reviewed By ANKER50 - Tampa, United States
Tsankawi is a detached portion of Bandelier National Monument near White Rock. It is accessible from a roadside parking area just north of the intersection of East Jemez Road and State Road 4. I am sure we have driven past this park more than a half a dozen times but finally took advantage of all it had to offer. An assortment of 3 ladders easily scaled by a 67 and 70 year old with interesting narrow trails etched into the tuft over the Mesa that was home to the ancestral Tewa Pueblo people in the 1400’s. Their descendants now live in nearby San Ildefonso Pueblo known for their stunning pottery. If you are fortunate enough to see fragments of pottery shards from an earlier time please respect this area as you would someone’s home. The trail is 1.5miles at an elevation of 6600 feet so be wary of any storms approaching.Lightning can strike up to 50 miles away from its origin! Carry plenty of water, wear sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
4. Anderson Scenic Overlook
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4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By 990jillk
In my opinion, the Anderson Scenic Overlook is the second best place in Los Alamos for awesome photographs. This area is easily accessible by car, perfect for those who have mobility challenges.
5. Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer and General Leslie Statues
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By RetiredTravelerTN - Nashville, United States
These excellent statues are centrally located on Central Avenue on the grounds of Fuller Lodge. The national park visitor center is nearby. Parking in Los Alamos is casual and easy. We had no trouble parking and walking everywhere we wanted to go in the historic area of town.
6. United States Post Office - Los Alamos
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
7. Los Alamos Project Main Gate Park
8. Central Park Square
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