Scenic Cottage
Food scene
Breakfast and lunch spot. Great breakfast burritos and posole. Nothing fancy. Just quality food at a great price.
Eddie's Burritos
700 E 1st StBreakfast and lunch spot. Great breakfast burritos and posole. Nothing fancy. Just quality food at a great price.
Hand's down best BBQ in all of New Mexico. Only thing close to this good is Franklin BBQ in Austin, TX. There are no other rivals. Try the sliced brisket and loaded potato salad. Inside tip: ask for burnt ends. Their butchers will know what you mean.
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Mad Jack's Mountaintop Barbecue
105 James Canyon HwyHand's down best BBQ in all of New Mexico. Only thing close to this good is Franklin BBQ in Austin, TX. There are no other rivals. Try the sliced brisket and loaded potato salad. Inside tip: ask for burnt ends. Their butchers will know what you mean.
Carl and Kim run this local establishment and their Thai is as authentic and as tasty as you will find in any major U.S. city. Our favorite is the panang curry. For dessert, try the mango sticky rice!
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Thai Cuisine
604 E 1st StCarl and Kim run this local establishment and their Thai is as authentic and as tasty as you will find in any major U.S. city. Our favorite is the panang curry. For dessert, try the mango sticky rice!
Alamogordo loves their cherry limeade drinks and no one does it better than Caliche's. Everything is made by scratch using real ingredients. If you have a real sweet tooth, we recommend trying their lemon ice, custards and specials.
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Caliche's Frozen Custard
2251 N White Sands BlvdAlamogordo loves their cherry limeade drinks and no one does it better than Caliche's. Everything is made by scratch using real ingredients. If you have a real sweet tooth, we recommend trying their lemon ice, custards and specials.
Rizo's is the best authentic New Mexican restaurant in town. You have to travel to Santa Fe to get anything this good.
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Rizo's Restaurant
1480 N White Sands BlvdRizo's is the best authentic New Mexican restaurant in town. You have to travel to Santa Fe to get anything this good.
Brown Bag deli is the best local sub shop in town. They do it all fresh and at a great price. Bring your appetite, because they go big!
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Brown Bag Deli
900 Washington AveBrown Bag deli is the best local sub shop in town. They do it all fresh and at a great price. Bring your appetite, because they go big!
Daylight Donuts
101 N Florida AveGot a donut craving? This is your stop. Nothing else needs to be stated.
Alamogordo's best local steakhouse. Top quality and well-seasoned with a great staff. For sides, go for the southern styled green beans, sweet potato french fries and loaded baked potato.
Y’alls Steakhouse
930 S White Sands BlvdAlamogordo's best local steakhouse. Top quality and well-seasoned with a great staff. For sides, go for the southern styled green beans, sweet potato french fries and loaded baked potato.
Good cup of coffee with homemade pastries. It's a real local hangout. The view is spectacular and there's outdoor seating. Need a place to space out for awhile? This is it.
Plateau Espresso
2724 N Scenic DrGood cup of coffee with homemade pastries. It's a real local hangout. The view is spectacular and there's outdoor seating. Need a place to space out for awhile? This is it.
Waffle & Pancake Shoppe
950 S White Sands BlvdLocal breakfast and lunch spot. A true New Mexican desert diner.
Locally grown pistachio shop. Several seasoning and flavors to choose from.
Pistachio Tree Ranch Country Store
37 US-82Locally grown pistachio shop. Several seasoning and flavors to choose from.
Pistachio farm and shop with giant pistachio statue. Several seasoning and flavors to choose from.
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McGinnov PistachioLand - Najveći pistacio u svijetu
7320 US-54Pistachio farm and shop with giant pistachio statue. Several seasoning and flavors to choose from.
Local pizza joint with gluten free options and a lively atmosphere.
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Pizza Patio
2203 E 1st StLocal pizza joint with gluten free options and a lively atmosphere.
This is one of the most cherished local restaurants in town. Their arcade is an Alamogordo treasure.
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Pizza Mill & Sub Factory
1315 E 10th StThis is one of the most cherished local restaurants in town. Their arcade is an Alamogordo treasure.
Hi-D-Ho Drive In
414 S White Sands BlvdOld school drive-in and best rated burgers in town.
Winery
Local winery & bar with a desert landscape.
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Heart of the Desert Pistachios & Wine
7288 US-54Local winery & bar with a desert landscape.
Tularosa Vineyards
23 Coyote Canyon RdThe locals are proud of this winery establishment and travelers love it.
Arena Blanca Winery & Wine Tasting
7320 US-54Best rated local winery in the Tularosa Basin.
The most well-known winery in the area and one of the local favorites.
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Noisy Water Winery
2331 Sudderth DrThe most well-known winery in the area and one of the local favorites.
Sightseeing
A natural wonder that must be visited while in the area. Sunsets are unbelievable here. We recommend taking the road all the way to the very end to see the best snowy white dunes. Please check dates, ticket prices and hours of operation before going.
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Nacionalni spomenik Bijeli pijesak
A natural wonder that must be visited while in the area. Sunsets are unbelievable here. We recommend taking the road all the way to the very end to see the best snowy white dunes. Please check dates, ticket prices and hours of operation before going.
Many of the ancient indigenous people of this area spent their lives as farmers along the area known as Three Rivers. A drought caused those people to evacuate the area long ago, but this site has over 8,000 rocks that preserve their heritage and stories.
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Three Rivers Petroglyph Site
455 3 Rivers RdMany of the ancient indigenous people of this area spent their lives as farmers along the area known as Three Rivers. A drought caused those people to evacuate the area long ago, but this site has over 8,000 rocks that preserve their heritage and stories.
Some of the best views of the Tularosa Basin and one of the best locations in the western hemisphere for viewing the constellations.
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National Solar Observatory
3001 Visitor Center RdSome of the best views of the Tularosa Basin and one of the best locations in the western hemisphere for viewing the constellations.
Fun + Recreation
Rocket City Family Fun Center
3751 Mesa Village DrBowling, laser tag and arcade with a sports bar.
Aviator 10
3651 Mesa Village DrWell kept theater. State of the art equipment. Unwind and enjoy a movie.
Desert Lakes Golf Course
2351 Hamilton RdWell-maintained 18 hole golf course.
Casino, bar golf course and event space. Musicians, comedians and traveling acts make this stop in southern New Mexico. Check their website for details: https://innofthemountaingods.com/
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Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino
287 Carrizo Canyon RdCasino, bar golf course and event space. Musicians, comedians and traveling acts make this stop in southern New Mexico. Check their website for details: https://innofthemountaingods.com/
Ruidoso Downs Race Track
26225 US-70Horses and gambling. Have fun!
Great blues and greens with some decent blacks. Definitely a local mountain vibe. On a sunny day, you will get spectacular views of White Sands and Lincoln National Park.
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Ski Apache
1286 Ski Run RoadGreat blues and greens with some decent blacks. Definitely a local mountain vibe. On a sunny day, you will get spectacular views of White Sands and Lincoln National Park.
SilverSprings RV Park And Trout Pond
449 NM-244The fish will bite here.
Silver Lake Campground
868 NM-244Relax and cast out. This is a place to unwind and maybe catch a fish or two.
Oliver Lee Memorial State Park
409 Dog Canyon RdGreat local hike. Goes easy to moderate.
Salado Canyon Trailhead
457 Fresnal Canyon RdLocals love this trail.
Recently built and walking distance (15 mins) from Scenic Cottage. They offer daily, weekly and monthly rates. It’s the best Planet Fitness gym that we’ve come across in all our travels. Loads of cardio, weights and machines. Make sure to talk with Nicole or someone from management to get the best rates.
Planet Fitness
1807 E 10th StRecently built and walking distance (15 mins) from Scenic Cottage. They offer daily, weekly and monthly rates. It’s the best Planet Fitness gym that we’ve come across in all our travels. Loads of cardio, weights and machines. Make sure to talk with Nicole or someone from management to get the best rates.
Crossfit Zia / Sundial Yoga
15 Lemin AveEliteFit Cross-Training
319 S White Sands BlvdSolid crossfit box with caring trainers.