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Amusements

Pajarito Environmental Education Center
3540 Orange Street; P. O. Box 547 • Los Alamos, NM 87544
505-662-0460
Open to the public Tuesday through Friday from noon to 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the nature center features interactive exhibits on amphibians, birds, butterflies, fossils, energy and more, a classroom, herbarium, library, connections to the LA County trail system, live local critters and demonstration gardens. more... map

Bandelier National Monument
15 Entrance Road • Los Alamos, NM 87544
505-672-3861 x 517 (Visitor Center)
Over 600 years ago, the ancestors of modern Pueblo people built thriving communities in the area called Bandelier, located on the slopes of the Jemez Mountains. Several thousand of these dwellings, inhabited from the 1100's into the mid-1500's, are found among the pink mesas and sheer-walled canyons. The area is perfect for hiking, cross-country skiing, bird watching, and camping. more...

Mesa Public Library
2400 Central Avenue • Los Alamos, NM 87544
505-662-8240
The main branch of the Los Alamos County Library System, the Mesa Public Library offers a wide range of materials and services, including Internet stations and special programs for all age groups. more... map

Art Center at Fuller Lodge
2132 Central Avenue • Los Alamos, NM 87544
505-662-9331
An art gallery in the downtown Los Alamos historical district, the Art Center at Fuller Lodge offers a variety of exhibits, classes for children and adults, and special events throughout the year. The Art Center's Gallery Shop operates on a juried consignment basis, offering fine arts and crafts by area artisans, including 87 member artists. more... map
Los Alamos Historical Museum
1921 Juniper Street • Los Alamos, NM 87544
505-662-6272
Run by the Los Alamos Historical Society, the Los Alamos Historical Museum is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and interpreting the history of Los Alamos. more... map

Valles Caldera National Preserve
18161 Highway 4 (Office) • Los Alamos, NM 87025
Located in Jemez Springs
505-661-3333, 866-382-5537 (Reservations)
Created by the Valles Caldera Preservation Act to preserve and protect the historic Baca Ranch of New Mexico’s Jemez Mountains, the Valles Caldera Trust is responsible for this 89,000-acre ranch nestled inside a collapsed crater. Visitors can see wildlife and breathtaking scenery and learn about the preserve’s rich history and geology. Not only is the Valles Caldera National Preserve one of New Mexico’s premier elk hunting locations, but visitors can also enjoy turkey hunting, fishing, hiking, trail riding, snowshoeing, and skiing. more... map

Bradbury Science Museum
Mail Stop C330 • Los Alamos, NM 87545
Located Downtown at 15th and Central
505-667-4444
The Bradbury Science Museum's goal it to improve science education and science literacy regarding Los Alamos National Laboratory by interpreting the Laboratory's history and current research. Its 40 interactive exhibits include the history of the WWII Manhattan Project, the Laboratory's current and historic research projects related to defense and technology, and the Laboratory's research related to national and international economic, environmental, political, and social concerns. more... map

Buffalo Tours' Tour the Atomic City
P.O. Box 726 • Los Alamos, NM 87544
505-662-3965
A native Loa Alamos guide will take you deep into Los Alamos' rich history of archaeology, geology, and atomic capabilities. Van tours depart most days at 1:30 p.m. from Otowi Station Bookstore, located next to the Bradbury Science Museum. more... map
Enchanted Lands Enterprise
P.O. Box 1222 • Los Alamos, NM 87544
505-661-8687
Bicycle tours are escorted by experienced and knowledgeable guides. map

Balagna Winery
223 Rio Bravo Drive • Los Alamos, NM 87544
Located in White Rock
505-672-3678
Balagna Winery produces wines, such as Chardonnay, Riesling and Zinfandel, using New Mexico grapes. Its tasting room portal overlooks an 800 foot gorge of the Rio Grande. map