About Los Alamos

Los Alamos is located in northern New Mexico, 40 minutes northwest of Santa Fe. It is most famous for its association with the Manhattan Project, the project to design the first atomic bomb.

Today Los Alamos is a diverse town of about 14,000 residents who enjoy its high desert landscape. Hiking, golf, skiing and other outdoor sports are regularly enjoyed. Los Alamos' cultural activities include classical music concerts, a lively summer concert series, theater, dance, and more.

Visiting Los Alamos

Los Alamos, which is often a day-trip for vacationers, offers more a lot more than one can really do in one day. Why not stay longer? Before you plan your visit to Los Alamos, consider what you can do here:

Visit Los Alamos (Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce)
Ski on Pajarito Mountain
Valles Caldera National Preserve
Bandelier National Monument
Jemez Springs, NM
Eight Northern Indian Pueblos

Otowi Station has an excellent selection of maps and guides to help you explore.

More Los Alamos Links 
 
The Los Alamos Monitor
Los Alamos National Laboratory
The Bradbury Science Museum

Selected cultural activities and groups:

Los Alamos Community Winds
Los Alamos Choral Society
The Arts Center at Fuller Lodge
Los Alamos Little Theater
University of New Mexico, Los Alamos
KRSN AM 1490