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Things to see in Los Alamos, New Mexico (United States): 14 places and when to go
Los Alamos, New Mexico is a town in United States, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), Wildlife (3), History (3). The best known are Bandelier National Monument, Chicoma Mountain and Bradbury Science Museum. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 35. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 35.8911, -106.2977
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (5) · Wildlife (3) · History (3) · Mountains (2) · Museums and art (2) · Hiking (2)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 1,127 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Chicoma Mountain, at 3,517 m.
What to see in Los Alamos, New Mexico
The places in and around Los Alamos, New Mexico, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Bandelier National MonumentU.S. national park in New Mexico12 km
- Chicoma MountainMountain in New Mexico, United States15 km
- Bradbury Science MuseumMuseum at the Los Alamos National Laboratory1.1 km
- Cerro GrandeMountain in United States of America11 km
- Valles Caldera National PreserveFederally-protected area in New Mexico19 km
- TsiregeArchaeological site in New Mexico, United States9.4 km
- Dome WildernessProtected area in New Mexico, US18 km
- Los Alamos History MuseumMuseum in Los Alamos, New Mexico1.0 km
- Pajarito Mountain Ski AreaSki resort in New Mexico, United States8.4 km
- Puye Cliff DwellingsRuins11 km
- TsankawiArcheological site in New Mexico, United States8.1 km
- Guaje Canyon TrailHiking3.4 km
- Valle TrailHiking9.0 km
- Very Long Baseline ArrayRadio interferometer / radio telescope14 km
When to go to Los Alamos, New Mexico
The best time to visit Los Alamos, New Mexico is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:49
- FebPossible10:41
- MarPossible11:44
- AprBest time12:55
- MayBest time13:54
- JunBest time14:25
- JulBest time14:13
- AugBest time13:22
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:04
- NovPossible10:04
- DecPossible9:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 35. In July, 12 of the 14 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Los Alamos, New Mexico
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 1,127 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Sandia Park6 places78 km
- Ranchos de Taos7 places81 km
- Albuquerque, New Mexico45 places93 km
- Alamosa5 places180 km
- Farmington, New Mexico5 places195 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Los Alamos, New Mexico?
The best known: Bandelier National Monument, Chicoma Mountain, Bradbury Science Museum, Cerro Grande, Valles Caldera National Preserve. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Los Alamos, New Mexico?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 35.
How do you get to Los Alamos, New Mexico?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 1,127 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Los Alamos, New Mexico as the destination and these 14 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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