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New Mexico Things to Do

Native Americans, Spanish and Mexican cultures influence the state: ruins at Aztec and Pecos,  Gila Cliff Dwellings, Chaco Canyon, petroglyphs and Bandalier’s ancestral pueblo homes. Santa Fe is famous for its arts district and Georgia O’Keefe Museum. Natural attractions include Carlsbad Caverns and Capulin Volcano. Route 66 contrasts with the historic Santa Fe trail. Taos is a popular ski resort. Find many things to do: ghost towns, hot springs, Roswell UFOs, forts, ranches, missiles, Los Alamos and Kit Carson. Albuquerque, the capital, features an aquarium, garden, zoo, Old Town, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and balloon and rattlesnake museums. Restaurants serve southwest cuisine. Stay in hotels, inns, B&Bs and resorts.
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Albuquerque Aquarium

2601 Central Avenue NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico
505-764-6200
At the Albuquerque Aquarium visitors are invited to take a journey down the Rio Grande from Albuquerque to its mouth in the Gulf of Mexico. Along the way various ecosystems and species are showcased: freshwater rivers, estuaries, coral reefs and open and deep ocean habitats. Other highlights include an eel tunnel, seahorses, luminous jellies and a 285,000-gallon saltwater tank with brown, sand tiger, blacktop and nurse sharks, reef fish, eels and sea turtles, among others. More
Hours & Admission
Daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission. Under 3 free.

Albuquerque Museum of Art and History

2000 Mountain Road NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico
505-243-7255
Operated by the city of Albuquerque, visitors can view permanent displays of the city's history along with international exhibits. More
Hours & Admission
Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission. Under 3 free.

American International Rattlesnake Museum

202 San Felipe Street NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico
505-242-6569
This one-of-a-kind museum, located just off Old Town Plaza, has living specimens of common, uncommon and very rare rattlesnakes of North, Central and South America in naturally landscaped habitats. More than 30 species can be seen, then view a seven-minute film on this contributor to the ecological balance of our hemisphere. Throughout the museum are rattlesnake artifacts from early American history, Native American culture, medicine, the arts and advertising.
Hours & Admission
Daily September to May, Monday to Friday 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., June to August, Monday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission.

Casa San Ysidro

973 Old Church Road
Corrales, New Mexico
505-898-3915
The Gutiérrez-Minge House in the village of Corrales dates back to the 1870s.

The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History offers Tours. More

Coronado State Monument and State Park

485 Kuaua Road
Bernalillo, New Mexico
505-867-5351
Drive through Corrales to Coronado State Monument and the remains of Kuaua pueblo, where Spanish explorer Francisco V’squez de Coronado is thought to have spent the winter of 1540 to 1541.

The visitor center exhibits artifacts. See views of the Rio Grande River. More
Hours & Admission
Wednesday to Monday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission.

Destination Acoma Pueblo Tour

2401 12th Street NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico
5058437270-866-855-7902
Meet at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center for a tour of the facility then depart to experience one of two of the 19 Pueblo cultures in New Mexico during this daylong tour.

The Acoma pueblo, located an hour west of Albuquerque, is the home of the Sky City Cultural Center and Haak'u Museum. Acoma sits atop a 376-foot-tall mesa overlooking the desert. A walking tour is included. More
Hours & Admission
Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission.

Experience Zuni Pueblo Tour

2401 12th Street NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico
505-843-7270
Meet at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center for a tour of the facility then depart to experience one of two of the 19 pueblo cultures in New Mexico during this daylong tour.

Travel three hours to the Zuni pueblo to tour the Zuni Visitor and Arts Center. Stop at the Old Zuni Mission, and the Historic Middle Village or the Ashiwi:Awan Museum, and then enjoy a traditional meal and shopping. More
Hours & Admission
Wednesday, Saturday or Sundays 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Admission.

Explora! Science Center and Children's Museum of Albuquerque

1701 Mountain Road NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico
505-224-8323
Visit Explora, New Mexico's innovative, interactive learning center, featuring hands-on exhibits and other activities that encourage growth in knowledge of science, art and world's cultures. The museum welcomes visitors of all ages. More
Hours & Admission
Monday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Admission.

Historic Old Town Shopping

Mountain Road and Rio Grande Blvd.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
505-319-4087
This area has been an important part of Albuquerque since the city was founded in 1706. More than 150 shops, boutiques and galleries are housed in historic adobe buildings On the southern end near Romero Street is the plaza with gazebo. Some shops are hidden among the patios and winding paths.

Enjoy a wide variety of Southwestern foods in the cafes and restaurants set in a casual atmosphere. ... More

History Tours of Old Town

303 Romero (Plaza Don Luis)
Albuquerque, New Mexico
505246
Learn about Albuquerque during a 75-minute historical walking tour of Old Town.
Hours & Admission
Friday to Wednesday 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Reservations required. Admission.
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