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ALBUQUERQUE SIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS

Albuquerque Aquarium - Jellyfish, seahorses, sharks and other saltwater species native to the Gulf of Mexico are on display at the aquarium. The 285,000-gallon shark tank is a big hit with kids. 2601 Central Ave. NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104; 505-764-6200.

Albuquerque Botanic Garden - Albuquerque's Botanic Gardens is a sprawling expanse of desert plants and medicinal herbs along with colorful species native to the Iberian peninsula, Africa and China. Paths crisscross the gardens, which also feature greenhouses and playful exhibits for children. 2601 Central Ave. NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104; 505-764-6200

Albuquerque 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 pays homage to the Vaqueros, the original cowboys who rode the range in New Mexico in the 16th Century. There are also hands-on experiences to try like spinning wool and a theatre where films about the city are shown regularly. The museum provides a walking tour of the Old Town area departing at 11am each day except Monday during spring, summer and fall. 2000 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104 , (505) 243 7255

American 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, Central and South America, are kept in specially recreated habitats. 202 San Felipe NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, (505) 242 6569

Jemez High Road - The scenic route to Santa Fe through the Jemez Mountains is one of 33 congressionally-authorized scenic byways established in 1998. A half-day or day's motor journey through Native America is filled with culture, history and scenery. North of Albuquerque at Bernalillo exit off I-25 onto U.S. 550 West; 877.733.5687.

KiMo Theatre - The KiMo Theatre is a unique registered Historic Landmark and seats 650 persons for a wide variety of local, national and international events presented by the City of Albuquerque and various regional and national Producers. It is available for rental by any individual or group with a performing arts or educational purpose and also for various commercial and private functions. 423 Central Avenue NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, (505) 768-3522

National Atomic Museum - Moved from Los Alamos for security reasons after September 11, this museum pays tribute to the "Atomic Age," from Madame Marie Curie to the Manhattan Project to develop the Atomic Bomb. 1905 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 505.284.3243.

New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science - The exciting Museum of Natural History in Mountain Road Albuquerque takes visitors on a time trip through 12-billion years from the formation of the universe to the present day. From the earth’s beginnings exhibits, displays and recreated scenes take you through an erupting volcano, an ice-age cave, an aquarium, the dinosaur age and a fossil centre, giant-screen theatre, planetarium and a naturalist centre, to name just a few of the educational entertainments offered.1801 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87104 (505) 841 2800

Old Town - Old Town is the heart of Albuquerque's heritage. The first families settled near the banks of the Rio Grande in 1706. Albuquerque was a colonial farming village and a military outpost along the Camino Real between Chihuahua and Santa Fe. The village formed in the traditional Spanish pattern of a central plaza surrounded by a church, homes and government buildings. Some of the old homes are still standing and many have been renovated into businesses.

Petroglyph National Monument - Petroglyph National Monument stretches 17 miles along Albuquerque's West Mesa. People who have lived along the Rio Grande for many centuries come alive again through images they carved on the shiny black rocks. These images, and associated archeological sites in the Albuquerque area, provide glimpses into a 12,000 year long story of human life in this area.

Rio Grande Zoo - Founded in 1927, the 64-acre Rio Grande Zoo offers visitors a pleasant stroll highlighted by close encounters with more than 250 species of exotic and native animals. Popular species include seals and sea lions, gorillas, orangutans, elephants, polar bears, giraffes, camels, tamarins, koalas, Mexican wolves, mountain lions, monkeys, jaguars, zebras and rhinoceros. State-of-the-art exhibit design and eye-pleasing landscaping enhance zoo animal husbandry by creating naturalistic habitats complete with trees, grasses, water features and rockwork. 903 10th Street SW,
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102, (505) 764-6200

Sandia Peak Tramway - The perfect awe-inspiring overview of Albuquerque can be had from nearly one mile (two km) 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 few miles north of the city to board the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway, the world’s longest continuous jigback passenger tramway, which makes the ascent from the desert foothills to the summit in about 20 minutes. In winter skiers make use of the more than 30 trails descending from the mountain crest, while in summer hikers and mountain bikers take the tramway up and enjoy nature on their way down. Pleasure seekers simply ride to the top to enjoy the view, which is particularly spectacular at sunset, and enjoy a meal at the High Finance Restaurant with its picture windows. #10 Tramway Loop NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87122, 505-856-7325

Santa Fe Southern Railway - Enjoy a scenic ride on the 120-year-old Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad spur from Santa Fe to Lamy through the scenic New Mexico countryside aboard a genuine vintage train. Departing daily from Santa Fe's century-old depot, the schedule presently has trains running year round. On some trains you can feast on a feisty New Mexico barbeque. Cocktails also served. 410 S Guadalupe, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 888-989-8600

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