Los Alamos is a small town in New Mexico located north of Albuquerque on the Pajarito Plateau at the foot of the Jemez Mountains. The area offers amazing scenery, a wide range of outdoor activities, and an exciting history. Los Alamos began as the site of the Manhattan Project, and is, to this day, the home of Los Alamos National Laboratory. Best Western Los Alamos New Mexico.
Things to do in Los Alamos
Bandelier National Monument
View these breathtaking 12th century Pueblo cliff dwelling ruins. Backcountry hiking available. Call 505-672-3861 for more information.
Bradbury Science Museum
Science lovers will enjoy this museum featuring geothermal and nuclear energy and physics. High-tech interactive exhibits educate us about the history of the atomic bomb. Call 505-667-4444 for more information.
Jemez Mountain Trail National Scenic Byway
A 65 mile journey through time. Natural hot springs, geologic formations, Indian ruins and pueblos, reminders of the area's logging, mining and ranching heritage.
Pajarito Ski Mountain
Enjoy 37 runs (intermediate-expert) with 140 inches of annual snowfall. Uphill lift capacity is 6500 skiers/hour. Call 888-662-7669 for more information.
Valle Calderas Preserve
One of the world's largest caldera valleys formed by the collapse of a series of volcanoes. A large elk herd can also be seen here. Located 5 miles west of Los Alamos.