Best of Los Alamos, NM
Birthplace of the Atomic Bomb
About Los Alamos
Located on four mesas of the Pajarito Plateau, this New Mexico town served as the primary site for the Manhattan Project during World War II. It functions as the county seat and one of two population centers in Los Alamos County alongside White Rock.
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Los Alamos History Museum
The Los Alamos History Museum is located at 1050 Bathtub Row. It occupies three historic buildings: the Guest Cottage, the Bethe House, and the Oppenheimer House.
The site includes the Guest Cottage, which was General Leslie Groves's favorite place to stay during the Manhattan Project.
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Best Restaurants in Los Alamos
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Best Things to Do in Los Alamos
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Los Alamos History Museum
The Los Alamos History Museum is located at 1050 Bathtub Row. It occupies three historic buildings: the Guest Cottage, the Bethe House, and the Oppenheimer House.
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Best Parks & Outdoors in Los Alamos
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