Socorro, New Mexico: The Very Large Array
RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- Old Hwy 60, Socorro, NM
- Directions:
- I-25 exits 147 or 150 for Socorro, then west on US Hwy 60 about 47 miles. On the south side of the highway. Follow the signs from Hwy 60; it's another few miles before you get to the Visitor Center.
- Hours:
- Free self-guided visits daily. $6 guided tours on alternating Saturdays. (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 575-835-7243
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
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When podcasts arrive from another galaxy, the Very Large Array will hear them first. Its 27 giant dishes pivot in unison as they track noise from distant space.
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This was really neat to see. If you watched the Jodie Foster film "Contact," you'll be happy that you stopped by.
[Shelly, 03/28/2025]
Very Large Array guided tours are again operating. The cost is $6.00 per adult -- only available the 1st and 3rd Saturday at 10 am, noon, or 2 pm. Buy tickets ahead of time online. Self-guided tours are available daily, but the guided tour gets you a lot more information.
[Lisa, 06/27/2023]Currently closed due to COVID, with no timetable on when it will be open to the public again. I called the gift shop and a voicemail says it's closed. Bummer.
[LouieLandAdventures, 06/25/2022]
Some of the most beautiful landscape you will see. The VLA has a history of searching for E.T. But they do an amazing number of other research projects. Highly recommend going to the visitor center and also doing the walking tour.
Bonus: camp out in this area for an amazing night sky!
[Mike Larson, 03/05/2018]Page of 2 [Next 5 items]
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A phalanx of giant satellite dishes out in the desert? It's like a made-for-sci-fi-movie location.