Best Albuquerque, NM Attractions
Explora
Just across from the Albuquerque Museum is ¡Explora!, an interactive, science-based children's museum for kids of all ages. Learn about water dynamics,...
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
If you like to time travel, visit the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science (1801 Mountain Road NW, 505-841-2800). The newly updated museum...
American International Rattlesnake Museum
Slither over to the International Rattlesnake Museum in Old Town (www.rattlesnakes.com, 202 San Felipe). The museum is a herpetologist's dream, featuring...
National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
The museum highlights the history of atomic energy, from its discovery to Los Alamos's Manhattan Project and atomic weapons to peaceful uses for atomic...
ABQ BioPark Zoo
More 1,000 animals call the Rio Grande Zoo home, including cheetahs, siamangs, elephants, seals, gators, many primates, and koalas. The reptile and...
Petroglyph National Monument
Examine traces of Albuquerque's past at the Petroglyph National Monument on Albuquerque's West Side, where centuries ago Native Americans meticulously...
Albuquerque Museum
An excellent place for Albuquerque exploration is at the Albuquerque Museum History (2000 Mountain Road NW, 505-243-7255, www.cabq.gov/museum/). In addition...
ABQ BioPark Aquarium
The Albuquerque Biopark is collectively a zoo, aquarium and botanical gardens linked together by the Rio Line, a narrow-gauge railroad that travels between...
Sandia Peak Tramway
Sandia Peak Tramway is the world's longest aerial tram at 2.6 miles. The 20-minute journey has you gliding above the Sandia Wilderness and affords eagle...
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A round of golf or mountain bike ride, bright boutiques, amazing museums, world-renowned art, wilderness hikes and gourmet dinners savored while watching the most amazing sunset you’ve ever seen – at 10,500 feet. Sound like a perfect week’s vacation? You can do all of this in a day in Albuquerque.
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Expert Tips for Albuquerque Attractions
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Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque Balloon Museum: "Located at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta launch field, this is a great place to visit after the balloons have all drifted away."
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Sandia Peak Tramway: "Time your trip to catch the sunset from 10,000 feet. Make sure to take a jacket, even in summer."
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Explora: "Sign up for free classes in robotics and computer programing."