68% tourism increase in Los Alamos after "Oppenheimer" film release, attracting visitors to historical sites.
"Oppenheimer" film boosts Los Alamos tourism, with visitor numbers at historical sites jumping by 68% following the film's release in July. Set in a town built around a top-secret lab in New Mexico, the movie has attracted tourists to sites such as the Oppenheimer House and Fuller Lodge, where nuclear scientists celebrated their success in building the atomic bomb. The town's historical society has tripled the number of daily tours to accommodate the increased interest.
March 02, 2024
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