National Solar Observatory Tours



Whether you'd love to learn about our role in the universe, or stare up at planets and stars that shine in the night sky, National Solar Observatory will bring out your inner astronomer.

National Solar Observatory is located in Sunspot. There's an entrance fee, but the experience will be worth every dollar. If you're looking for more to do after visiting this out-of-this-world attraction, Apache Point Observatory is not far away.

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The Classic Desert Aire Hotel
The Classic Desert Aire Hotel
3 out of 5
1021 S White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM
The Classic Desert Aire Hotel
Tavares Inn
Tavares Inn
3 out of 5
153 San Pedro Drive, Alamogordo, NM
Tavares Inn
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Alamogordo Hwy 54/70 by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Alamogordo Hwy 54/70 by IHG
2.5 out of 5
100 Kerry Ave, Alamogordo, NM
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Alamogordo Hwy 54/70 by IHG
Days Inn by Wyndham Alamogordo/White Sands
Days Inn by Wyndham Alamogordo/White Sands
2 out of 5
907 S White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM
Days Inn by Wyndham Alamogordo/White Sands
Fairfield Inn & Suites Alamogordo
Fairfield Inn & Suites Alamogordo
2.5 out of 5
300 Panorama Blvd, Alamogordo, NM
Fairfield Inn & Suites Alamogordo
Motel 6 Alamogordo, NM
Motel 6 Alamogordo, NM
2 out of 5
251 Panorama Blvd, Alamogordo, NM
Motel 6 Alamogordo, NM
Hampton Inn Alamogordo
Hampton Inn Alamogordo
2.5 out of 5
1295 Hamilton Road, Alamogordo, NM
Hampton Inn Alamogordo
White Sands Motel
White Sands Motel
2.5 out of 5
1101 S. WHITE SANDS BLVD., Alamogordo, NM
White Sands Motel
Super 8 by Wyndham Alamogordo/White Sands
Super 8 by Wyndham Alamogordo/White Sands
2 out of 5
3204 N White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM
Super 8 by Wyndham Alamogordo/White Sands
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