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Things to see and do in Albuquerque
Sandia Peak Tramway
#10 Tramway Loop, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122
Phone: (505) 856-7325
Hop aboard the Tramway for a trilling 3 mile climb to the 10,378 peak of the Sandia Mountains. The journey takes you over the canyons and lush forests below as you slowly make your way to the top. Once you arrive, take in the panorama of more than 11,000 miles of the Albuquerque skyline. At night, the city lights below sparkle like a million jewels. More about the Sandia Peak Tram
Albuquerque Biological Park
2601 Central Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
Phone: (505) 764-6200
The Albuquerque Biological Park includes the Rio Grande Botanic Garden, the Rio Grande Zoo, the Albuquerque Aquarium and Tingley Beach. Check out more than 250 species of native and exotic animals at the Rio Grande Zoo. The Botanic Garden focus on the vegetation of the Mojave Desert, Chihuahua Desert and desert grasslands. At the Albuquerque Aquarium, watch native and tropical fish like jellyfish, trout, stingrays and sharks. And when you are done, head over to Tingley Beach where you can rent paddle boats, bicycles and fishing equipment. More about the Albuquerque Biological Park
Old Town
www.albuquerqueoldtown.com
Take a journey to the heart of Albuquerque with a trip to historic Old Town where you can take in traditional New Mexican and Native American Culture. Take a walking tour through the historic village that has been apart of Albuquerque since 1706. Explore beautiful gardens, winding brick paths and hidden patios and balconies alive with colorful people and New Mexico spirit. Spend the day shopping in more than 150 galleries, artist studios, shops and boutiques. Learn about the New Mexico history and culture in any of the seven museums and dine on traditional food at one of several area restaurants. More about Old Town
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2401 12th Street, NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
Phone: (505) 843-7270
Toll Free: (866) 855-7902
www.indianpueblo.org
Owned and operated by 19 Indian Pueblos of New Mexico, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is dedicated to the preservation of the Native American culture in New Mexico. Onsite there is a museum featuring authentic history, art and artifacts. There are also rotating exhibits that focus on the works of living traditional and contemporary Native American artists. Weekends feature traditional Indian dances and artist demonstrations. More about the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
The Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
9201 Balloon Museum Drive NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
Phone: (505) 768-6020
www.cabq.gov/balloon
The museum is dedicated to the world-wide history, science, and art of all types of ballooning and lighter than air flight. It features many exhibits on the history of ballooning, including items from famous balloonists such as Ed Yost, Joseph Kittinger, and Ben Abruzzo. More about the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
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