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303 Romero (Plaza Don Luis)
Albuquerque, New Mexico
505-246-8687 |
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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.
Photo Courtesy: Tours of Old Town
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6001 Unser Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico
505-899-0205 |
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Over a period of thousands of years, hunting parties chipped an estimated 17,000 petroglyphs into a dramatic lava rock escarpment. Three walking/hiking trails wind through the petroglyphs where visitors can also see desert plants and possibly animal species high above and on the sand below. The petroglyph in the photo was taken in Rinconada Canyon. It is believed to feature a bird with a breathline and an ancient stone tool.
Hours & Admission Visitor center: daily 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed major holidays. Admission.
Photo Courtesy: Petroglyph National Monument, National Park Service
Over a period of thousands of years, hunting parties chipped an estimated 17,000 petroglyphs into a dramatic lava rock escarpment. Three walking/hiking trails wind through the petroglyphs where visitors can also see desert plants and possibly animal species high above and on the sand below. The petroglyph in the photo was taken in Rinconada Canyon. It is believed to feature a bird with a breathline and an ancient stone tool. Hours & Admission Visitor center: daily 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed major holidays. Admission. Location On the west side of Albuquerque.
Photo Courtesy: Petroglyph National Monument, National Park Service
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10 Tramway Loop NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico
505-856-7325 |
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The Sandia Peak Tramway is the longest aerial tramway in the world. Passengers travel 2.7 miles up to the 10,378-foot Sandia Peak in the Cibola National Forest. The view from the top is breathtaking and encompasses the Rio Grande Valley; it is a great sunset watching area. The New Mexico Ski Museum is located at the base. Restaurants are located at the top and bottom....
Hours & Admission Daily Memorial Day to Labor Day, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday to Monday, Labor Day to Memorial Day, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Admission. Directions From Interstate 40 (I-40), take exit 167 to Tramway Blvd.; drive north approximately nine miles. From Interstate 25 (I-25), take exit 234 to Tramway Road and drive east.
Photo Courtesy: Sandia Peak Ski and Tramway
The Sandia Peak Tramway is the longest aerial tramway in the world. Passengers travel 2.7 miles up to the 10,378-foot Sandia Peak in the Cibola National Forest. The view from the top is breathtaking and encompasses the Rio Grande Valley; it is a great sunset watching area. The New Mexico Ski Museum is located at the base. Restaurants are located at the top and bottom. The tramway departs every 20 minutes for a 15-minute trip. Skiers with equipment can use the tram to access the Sandia Peak Ski Area from mid-December to mid-March; confirm ski area hours of operation. Hours & Admission Daily Memorial Day to Labor Day, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday to Monday, Labor Day to Memorial Day, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Admission. Location East of Albuquerque in the Sandia Foothills. Directions From Interstate 40 (I-40), take exit 167 to Tramway Blvd.; drive north approximately nine miles. From Interstate 25 (I-25), take exit 234 to Tramway Road and drive east.
Photo Courtesy: Sandia Peak Ski and Tramway
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2601 Central Avenue NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico
505-764-6200 |
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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.
Hours & Admission Daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission. Under 3 free.
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. Hours & Admission Daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission. Under 3 free. Location In historic Old Town at the intersection of Central Ave. and New York Ave. just east of the Central Ave. bridge over the Rio Grande. In historic Old Town at the intersection of Central Ave. and New York Ave. just east of the Central Ave. bridge over the Rio Grande. Adjacent to the Rio Grande Botanic Garden. Southeast of the San Gabriel State Park.
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2000 Mountain Road NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico
505-243-7255 |
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Operated by the city of Albuquerque, visitors can view permanent displays of the city's history along with international exhibits.
Hours & Admission Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission. Under 3 free.
Operated by the city of Albuquerque, visitors can view permanent displays of the city's history along with international exhibits. Hours & Admission Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission. Under 3 free. Tours One-hour docent led tours are offered of the museum with advance reservations. Walking tours of historic Old town are offered mid-March to mid-December, Tuesday to Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Guided (and self-guided) tours of the sculpture garden are offered April to November, Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. Tours also offered of Casa San Ysidro in Corrales*> (*see separate listing) Location In historic Old Town at the intersection of Mountain Road and 19th Street, west of Tiguex Park. Across the street from the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Explora, the Children's Science Museum.
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202 San Felipe Street NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico
505-242-6569 |
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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.
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973 Old Church Road
Corrales, New Mexico
505-898-3915 |
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The Gutiérrez-Minge House in the village of Corrales dates back to the 1870s. The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History offers Tours.
Directions Take Corrales Rd. north 3.2 miles from Albuquerque, turn west on Old Church Rd.
The Gutiérrez-Minge House in the village of Corrales dates back to the 1870s. The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History offers Tours. Tours June to August, Wednesday to Friday: 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Saturday: 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and Sunday: 2:00 p.m. September to November and February to May, Wednesday to Saturday: 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and Sunday: 2:00 p.m. Admission. Directions Take Corrales Rd. north 3.2 miles from Albuquerque, turn west on Old Church Rd.
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485 Kuaua Road
Bernalillo, New Mexico
505-867-5351 |
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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.
Hours & Admission Wednesday to Monday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission. Directions From Interstate 25 (I-25), take U.S. Highway 550 west, across the Rio Grande River to Monument Road.
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. Hours & Admission Wednesday to Monday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission. Location North of Albuquerque; one mile west of Bernalillo. Directions From Interstate 25 (I-25), take U.S. Highway 550 west, across the Rio Grande River to Monument Road.
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2401 12th Street NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico
5058437270-866-855-7902 |
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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.
Hours & Admission Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission.
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. Hours & Admission Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission. Location Near Interstate 25 (I-25), off Interstate 40, exit 102, 14 miles south of exit.
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2401 12th Street NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico
505-843-7270 |
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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.
Hours & Admission Wednesday, Saturday or Sundays 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Admission.
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. Hours & Admission Wednesday, Saturday or Sundays 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Admission. Location Near Interstate 25 (I-25), off Interstate 40, exit 102, 14 miles south of exit.
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