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Sandia Peak Tramway
6 932 reviews
"... last minute spontaneous decision which turned out to be the highlight of this trip Its one of the longest tram in the world built in 1966 the ride to the elevation of more than 10000’ left me breathless , weak...""Our tram operator entertained us, giving us lots of historical information about the mountain formations, famous rocks, and even a plane crash into a ravine beneath us years ago."
Museums
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2 027 reviews
"From an excellent full service restaurant, to a sampling of native American culture & arts, this makes for an excellent stop for families & individuals when traveling into the Albuquerque area.""This a a beautiful museum,an extensive gift shop with excellent, original Native pieces, and most specially, a great opportunity for non-natives to see,and photograph proud dancers from the 19 pueblos in New Mexico."
Museums
The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
1 229 reviews
"The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History has much to offer with good displays of science and history in areas devoted to various topics such as B-52s, Los Alamos, the cold war, nuclear medicine, and energy.""Dozens of galleries are chock-full of historic artifacts, ranging from the Los Alamos lab to Fat Man and Little Boy and virtually every US nuclear weapon."
Nature & Parks
Petroglyph National Monument
1 857 reviews
"The site included three very small walking trails (all less than 500 meters) from which you could get up close to these amazing petroglyphs.""We picked fairly easy trails (there are several to choose from for all levels of abilities) at Boca Negra Canyon: Macaw and Mesa Point and thoroughly enjoyed it."
Events
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Presented by Canon
642 reviews
"From purchasing tickets, the park and ride organisation (cottonwood - absolutely fantastic service) and to the show and music fiestas themselves - a huge thank you to everyone involved for a fantastic time and for...""Amazing arts, carnival foods and balloons, balloons of all sizes and multiple special shapes, dawn mass ascension and nighttime burner glows."
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Albuquerque Old Town
5 169 reviews
"The shops are interesting and fun, the art galleries are really cool and The Christmas Shoppe is fun to explore any time of the year.""My favorite restaurants... oh so many in the area to enjoy... High Noon, Antiquity, Church Street Cafe (especially when the lovely outdoor patio is open ), Season’s Rotisserie &Grill (great happy hour), Backstreet..."
Nature & Parks
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
775 reviews
"The BioPark’s 36-acre Botanic Garden includes the Children’s Fantasy Garden, two glass conservatories, a Japanese garden, a butterfly pavilion, a large duck pond, and perhaps the most amazing model railroad I’ve e...""... is the best part~ it includes a pollinator garden, a Monarch butterfly garden, Mediterranean and Desert Conservatories, a replica 1920's farm, a children's garden Japanese and formal gardens and lovely statuary."
Zoos & Aquariums
ABQ BioPark Zoo
1 561 reviews
"In particular, we enjoyed the penguin exhibit, the snow leopards (they have a 4-month old cub who's just adorable, as well as a 15-month old adolescent), and the Tasmanian Devil (the zoo is one of those working on...""It’s always fun to see the young - we especially enjoyed watching the baby giraffe who was eating nonstop."
Museums
Unser Racing Museum
383 reviews
"The museum has a history of the family going back more than 100 years and lots of information about the different types of racing they were (are) into - Indy 500, Pikes Peak, etc.""The second building was just as perfect as the first and housed so much more including all the rings, helmets, driving suits worn by the Unser."
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Albuquerque Museum
612 reviews
"Plan to be there around 11am if you want to take the Sculpture Garden or Old Town free docent-led tours (seasonal – April through November) and around 2pm if you want to do the Gallery free docent-led tour.""You will also be offered a chance to visit a rotating special exhibit of amazing quality and diversity."
Sights & Landmarks
San Felipe de Neri Church
790 reviews
"Their gift shop was excellent, with both religious and non-religious items at very reasonable prices, especially compared to the (tourist) shops in Old Town; it was a great place to purchase small gifts!""We really like visiting these old churches around this great country with the local architecture to the area and especially to see them rich with history and still in use today."
Museums
American International Rattlesnake Museum
425 reviews
"Quite a terrific immersion into the world of these amazing reptiles along with other exhibits of world known naturalists.""Located in Old Town Albuquerque is the American International Rattlesnake Museum and what a treat it is, simply Wow! Plenty of things to read and plenty of creatures to observe the owner is a great to talk to talk..."
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New Mexico Veterans' Memorial, Albuquerque
51 reviews
"Beautifully laid out with some fine, thoughtful memorials including a wonderful work by artist Steve Borbas ('Holes in our Hearts', a memorial to New Mexicans lost in the Vietnam war).""I was fascinated with the photos and stories of those who served, especially the accounts of heroes who did phenomenal things but who have been somewhat lost through time."
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