Los Alamos New Mexico encompasses a vast wilderness
region rich in wildlife and beautiful and austere natural
scenery. A main attraction of Los Alamos New Mexico are
the ample hiking trails amidst its rich geographical back
country. The city sits on the Pajarito Plateau and
is separated by plunging canyons that stretch up to a
few hundred feet high and are circled with impressive
vistas. The majority of the city is found at an altitude
of over 7,500 hundred feet with the community of White
Rock nestled at the base.
Los Alamos New Mexico has four evident seasons and climate ideal for outdoor activities with lots of camping and hiking to be had. Los Alamos scientists are renowned for their work on the Manhattan Project at the top secret site of their lab known as "Site Y" which was founded at the onslaught of WWII. The lab staff began designing nuclear weapons here in 1943 and since then the city has carried with it a reputation for being home to leading scientists and physicists.
When visiting Los Alamos travel 15 miles south of the
city and explore Bandelier, an often visited site
with vast surrounding wilderness, hiking trails, camping
areas and the Bandelier
Monument named after Adolph Bandelier who explored
the area in the 1880's and discovered significant archaeological
sites which remain to be seen in the area to date. Los
Alamos travel wouldn't be complete with a trip to the
city's very popular "Black Hole" where many
visitors easily wile away an afternoon sorting through
all the second hand goodies.17,000 square feet holds rep-owned
test gear and lab supplies. The store is home to the world's
biggest collection of recycled science equipment, surplus
items, electronics and more and is a hit with the city's
large scientific community.
When in Los Alamos travel to the Bradbury Science Museum
where the main focal point is the work that goes on at
the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Said to be a highlight
of Los Alamos, exhibits include the history of the Manhattan
Project, health research and environmental studies, and
displays in the latest solar, nuclear, geothermal and
computer technologies.
When deciding on a Los Alamos hotel there isn't as much variety as some people might prefer but there are a number of moderately priced hotels in the area. One such Los Alamos hotel is the Best Western Hilltop Hotel which is located in downtown Los Alamos. Pleasant lodging, genuine and helpful service and more then adequate amenities define this Best Western Los Alamos hotel.
This Best Western in Los Alamos is situated close to
a number of the city's attractions such as golfing,
fishing and skiing, and includes
an indoor sauna and spa, on-site heated pool and a hot,
daily breakfast. Los Alamos has other hotels in relatively
similar price ranges. When visiting the city many guests
opt to stay in Santa Fe or
Albuquerque because of their
close proximity to Los Alamos and several other notable
attractions.
