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White Sands National Park
National park
Scenic park featuring a striking landscape filled with extremely rare gypsum sand dunes.
4.80 (14.6K reviews)
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Lincoln National Forest
National forest
Rugged mountain terrain with hiking & horse trails, campgrounds, picnic sites, skiing & more.
4.80 (1.8K reviews)
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White Sands Visitor Center
Visitor center
Reserve protecting portions of a vast gypsum dunefield covering 275 square miles of desert.
4.70 (4.4K reviews)
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McGinn's PistachioLand Home of the World's Largest Pistachio
Tourist attraction
👍👍 I just love corky roadside attractions!! I've been seeing signs for this place all over New Mexico and I finally made it! We didn't get to go on the tour today because it was cold and snowing but the gift shop is so cute with so many different pistachios! Loved being able to taste test them. I got a...
4.70 (3.4K reviews)
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Heart of the Desert Pistachios & Wine
Winery
👍👍 This is a fairly new winery with pretty descent wine that is tasty to the pallet. Not only is this a winery with its distinct selection of wines, it also grows and sells various types of pistachios as well. The visitor center provides examples of each with free wine tasting, 20% off after third bott...
4.70 (1.3K reviews)
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Alkali Flat Trailhead
Hiking area
👍👍 If you're there for a few hours just do this trail, especially close to sunset to enjoy the golden hour lighting and the surreal pinkish sky right after. Beautiful hike and one of the most unique places I've seen.
Carry lots of water and be prepared to have your boots filled with sand, unless you h...
4.90 (170 reviews)
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Plateau Espresso
Coffee shop
👍👍 5/5 - This is one of the best coffee shops in Alamogordo, unique location, friendly staff, well curated menu list.
We stopped by to have some coffee and sandwich, and their panini tasted great. The ambiance is excellent. They have an old telephone booth and great vintage items in the cafe. Spacious,...
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4.50 (575 reviews)
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Interdune Boardwalk
Hiking area
👍 This was not planned, but happily happened! Very cool experience to see this very valuable part of the environment. Lots of fun to run around and take plenty of pictures. Bring the family so that you are not alone in your pictures. 😃
4.70 (209 reviews)