Attractions
Sandia Peak Tramway
The perfect awe-inspiring overview of Albuquerque can be had
from nearly one mile (2km) above the city on top of Sandia Crest,
the windy mountaintop where the view is said to extend for over
1,000 miles (1,609km). Simply follow Tramway Boulevard for a...
see full detailsIndian Pueblo Cultural Center
The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is designed to give an introduction to New Mexico's rich Native American cultural heritage and the 19 individual pueblo communities of the State. The centre is situated on 12th Street, about a mile northeast of...
see full detailsPetroglyph National Monument
One of Albuquerque's most enjoyable recreational attractions is
the 17-mile-long (27km) stretch of escarpment of the West Mesa,
entered from Unser Boulevard, that is a treasure-trove of more than
25,000 prehistoric and historic rock carvings or petroglyphs, some
dating as far back as 2,000...
see full detailsAmerican International Rattlesnake Museum
Albuquerque's Rattlesnake Museum is an exciting and educational
experience. Billed as an animal conservation museum the
establishment is dedicated to displaying how rattlesnakes influence
our lives. Exhibits include artefacts, memorabilia and the largest
collection of live rattlesnakes in the world. The snakes, gathered
from North,...
see full detailsNew Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
The exciting Museum of Natural History takes visitors on a time
trip through 12 billion years, from the formation of the universe
up to the present day. From the earth's beginnings exhibits,
displays and recreated scenes take you through an erupting volcano,
an ice-age...
see full detailsAlbuquerque Museum
The Albuquerque Museum, on the edge of the city's Old Town,
explores New Mexico's past using the largest collection of Spanish
colonial artefacts in the United States. Exhibits like Spanish
armour and swords mingle with a recreated 18th-century adobe house
compound. The museum also...
see full detailsTurquoise Trail
Travellers who abandon the highway and opt for the scenic byways
will be rewarded with The Turquoise Trail state-designated scenic
and historic route, which runs from Albuquerque to Sante Fe through
the majestic Sandia Mountains, passing through the revived
‘ghost’ towns of New Mexico’s...
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