Explore New Mexico

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Explore New Mexico

Sightseeing

One of the world's great natural wonders - the glistening white sands of New Mexico. Giant dunes of pure white gypsum sand covering 275 square miles of desert, creating the world's largest gypsum dunefield. Go on a hike or sled down the dunes. Your pictures will look like you are standing in snow!
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White Sands National Monument
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One of the world's great natural wonders - the glistening white sands of New Mexico. Giant dunes of pure white gypsum sand covering 275 square miles of desert, creating the world's largest gypsum dunefield. Go on a hike or sled down the dunes. Your pictures will look like you are standing in snow!
Petroglyph National Monument protects one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America, featuring designs and symbols carved onto volcanic rocks by Native Americans and Spanish settlers 400 to 700 years ago. Look for more than 400 rock carvings on a 1.5 mile self guided hike.
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Petroglyph National Monument
Western Trail Northwest
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Petroglyph National Monument protects one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America, featuring designs and symbols carved onto volcanic rocks by Native Americans and Spanish settlers 400 to 700 years ago. Look for more than 400 rock carvings on a 1.5 mile self guided hike.
The Albuquerque Museum is dedicated to preserving the art of the American Southwest and the history of Albuquerque and New Mexico. The museum features art of the Southwest and more than 400 years of Albuquerque history.
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Músaem Albuquerque
2000 Mountain Rd NW
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The Albuquerque Museum is dedicated to preserving the art of the American Southwest and the history of Albuquerque and New Mexico. The museum features art of the Southwest and more than 400 years of Albuquerque history.
Sandia Peak Tramway, the longest aerial tramway in the United States, stretches from the northeast edge Albuquerque to the crestline of the Sandia Mountains. A trip on the 2.7 mile-long tramway offers breathtaking views of Albuquerque and the New Mexico countryside, including deep canyons and stunning terrain of the Sandia Mountains within the Cibola National Forest. Atop the Sandia Peak, sightseers have the opportunity to enjoy panoramic views of the Rio Grande Valley from an observation deck as well as to explore miles of hiking and mountain biking trails.
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Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NE
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Sandia Peak Tramway, the longest aerial tramway in the United States, stretches from the northeast edge Albuquerque to the crestline of the Sandia Mountains. A trip on the 2.7 mile-long tramway offers breathtaking views of Albuquerque and the New Mexico countryside, including deep canyons and stunning terrain of the Sandia Mountains within the Cibola National Forest. Atop the Sandia Peak, sightseers have the opportunity to enjoy panoramic views of the Rio Grande Valley from an observation deck as well as to explore miles of hiking and mountain biking trails.
The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center showcases the artifacts and history of traditional Pueblo cultures and their contemporary art. The center is best known for its collection of Pueblo pottery and murals, and houses more than 20 murals and 2,500 pieces pottery, jewelry, baskets, textiles, archeological artifacts, paintings, photographs, and prints. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center also offers traditional Native American dances every Saturday and Sunday.
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Ionad Cultúir Pueblo India
2401 12th St NW
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The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center showcases the artifacts and history of traditional Pueblo cultures and their contemporary art. The center is best known for its collection of Pueblo pottery and murals, and houses more than 20 murals and 2,500 pieces pottery, jewelry, baskets, textiles, archeological artifacts, paintings, photographs, and prints. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center also offers traditional Native American dances every Saturday and Sunday.
Visiting Old Town? It also has the world’s largest collection of different rattlesnake species. The animal conservation museum boasts live displays of 34 species, from albino snakes to a Gila Monster.
rattlesnake museum
Visiting Old Town? It also has the world’s largest collection of different rattlesnake species. The animal conservation museum boasts live displays of 34 species, from albino snakes to a Gila Monster. 
It is a national repository of information about the Atomic Age. The museum showcases exhibits and educational programs about nuclear history and science. This includes the historic, scientific, and cultural aspects of the Atomic Age. Permanent exhibits focus on early pioneers of the atom, World War II, the world of espionage, and the design and testing of the world’s first atomic bomb.
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An Músaem Náisiúnta Eolaíochta agus Stair na hAtóimí
601 Eubank Blvd SE
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It is a national repository of information about the Atomic Age. The museum showcases exhibits and educational programs about nuclear history and science. This includes the historic, scientific, and cultural aspects of the Atomic Age. Permanent exhibits focus on early pioneers of the atom, World War II, the world of espionage, and the design and testing of the world’s first atomic bomb.
For nine days, over 500 colorful hot air balloons ascend above the city each morning. The spectacular event is the largest balloon festival in the world. It is truly a must-see attraction for anyone visiting Albuquerque. Not comming in October? The museum is open year round.
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Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
4401 Alameda Blvd NE
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For nine days, over 500 colorful hot air balloons ascend above the city each morning. The spectacular event is the largest balloon festival in the world. It is truly a must-see attraction for anyone visiting Albuquerque. Not comming in October? The museum is open year round.
About 2 hours from Albuquerque Roswell is famous for aliens, Area 51, and UFO encounters. Even the local McDonald’s looks like a flying saucer.
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Roswell
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About 2 hours from Albuquerque Roswell is famous for aliens, Area 51, and UFO encounters. Even the local McDonald’s looks like a flying saucer.
Miles of underground caves. Paved, guided walking tours through part of the cave. If you visit at the right time of the year, you can even watch bat migrations with thousands and thousands of bats taking flight in the night sky at the same moment.
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park
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Miles of underground caves. Paved, guided walking tours through part of the cave. If you visit at the right time of the year, you can even watch bat migrations with thousands and thousands of bats taking flight in the night sky at the same moment.
It is mind blowing that in 100 degree weather just a short walk down some stairs there is a frozen pond in the middle of the desert.
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Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano
12000 Ice Caves Rd
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It is mind blowing that in 100 degree weather just a short walk down some stairs there is a frozen pond in the middle of the desert.
Take a scenic train ride through rolling hills and gentle, mist-filled mountains. It has several glass gondolas that serve as observation decks for travelers to watch the scenery roll by.
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Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Antonito Depot
5234 US Hwy 285
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Take a scenic train ride through rolling hills and gentle, mist-filled mountains. It has several glass gondolas that serve as observation decks for travelers to watch the scenery roll by.
Difficult to explain, great for kids, this museum has coin operated elaborate, moving and singing dioramas and antique toys.
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Tinkertown Museum
121 Sandia Crest Rd
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Difficult to explain, great for kids, this museum has coin operated elaborate, moving and singing dioramas and antique toys.
Dinosaurs, bugs, and other science fun.
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Músaem Stair Nádúrtha agus Eolaíochta Nua-Mheicsiceo
1801 Mountain Rd NW
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Dinosaurs, bugs, and other science fun.
My favorite part is the masonry dwellings with their petroglyphs etched into the walls.
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Bandelier National Monument
15 Entrance Rd
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My favorite part is the masonry dwellings with their petroglyphs etched into the walls.
More than 70 rooms of immersive art. The only way I can explain it is that you are walking through the art and not just look at art on walls.
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Meow Wolf
1352 Rufina Cir
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More than 70 rooms of immersive art. The only way I can explain it is that you are walking through the art and not just look at art on walls.
A great interactive learning science museum gearedtowards kids.
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Explora Science Center
1701 Mountain Rd NW
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A great interactive learning science museum gearedtowards kids.
One of the better zoos I have seen with lots of space for the animals.
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ABQ BioPark
903 10th St SW
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One of the better zoos I have seen with lots of space for the animals.
I love the tunnel walk under the massive shark tank.
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ABQ BioPark Aquarium
2601 Central Ave NW
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I love the tunnel walk under the massive shark tank.
Peaceful walk with different biomes showing off plants of the world.
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ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
2601 Central Ave NW
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Peaceful walk with different biomes showing off plants of the world.
Amazing and accurate Japanese garden right in Albuquerque.
Sasebo Japanese Garden at ABQ Biopark
2601 Central Ave NW
Amazing and accurate Japanese garden right in Albuquerque.
Relax in all natural outdoor hot springs or get a professional massage.
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Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa
50 Los Banos Drive
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Relax in all natural outdoor hot springs or get a professional massage.
Nice daytime through the mountains with waterfalls, lakes, and other natural formations.
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Jemez Mountains
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Nice daytime through the mountains with waterfalls, lakes, and other natural formations.
Very remote. Very unique rock formations.
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Bisti Badlands
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Very remote. Very unique rock formations.
Folk art toys from around the world.
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Museum of International Folk Art
706 Camino Lejo
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Folk art toys from around the world.
A lot of massive radio telescopes with guided tours and space museum.
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Very Large Array
Old Highway 60
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A lot of massive radio telescopes with guided tours and space museum.
Nice senic drive and interesting history.
Billy The Kid Museum
1435 Sumner Ave
Nice senic drive and interesting history.
The legend of the spiral staircase built without nails is amazing!
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Loretto Chapel
207 Old Santa Fe Trail
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The legend of the spiral staircase built without nails is amazing!
Hike to the highest point in New Mexico just a short drive from albuquerque.
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Wheeler Peak
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Hike to the highest point in New Mexico just a short drive from albuquerque.
Fun to say you stood in four states all at once. Or ran so fast you crossed four states in seconds!
Four Corners
Fun to say you stood in four states all at once. Or ran so fast you crossed four states in seconds!
A fun roller coaster type park for the whole family.
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Páirc Siamsaíochta Cliff
4800 Osuna Rd NE
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A fun roller coaster type park for the whole family.
Cowboy like scenery used in many movies.
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Ghost Ranch
U.S. 84
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Cowboy like scenery used in many movies.
A scuba diving must do location.
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The Blue Hole
1085 Blue Hole Rd
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A scuba diving must do location.

Food Scene

Wine grapes have been growing in New Mexico for over 400 years. There are dozens of award winning vinyards here and at least 8 vinyards and tasting rooms in Albuquerque. My favorites are Gruet, Casa Rondena, and Milagro.
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Gruet Winery & Tasting Room
8400 Pan American Fwy NE
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Wine grapes have been growing in New Mexico for over 400 years. There are dozens of award winning vinyards here and at least 8 vinyards and tasting rooms in Albuquerque. My favorites are Gruet, Casa Rondena, and Milagro.
Award winning microbrewery in a good atmosphere.
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Bridges on Tramway
12501 Candelaria Rd NE
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Award winning microbrewery in a good atmosphere.
Award winning microbrewery.
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Marble Brewery NE Heights
9904 Montgomery Blvd NE
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Award winning microbrewery.
Great local pizza.
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Il Vicino Wood Oven Pizza - Albuquerque Heights
11225 Montgomery Blvd NE
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Great local pizza.
Zorba's Fine Greek Cuisine
11225 Montgomery Boulevard Northeast
Yummy Greek food.
Great ice cream like treat for kids of all ages.
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Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
6500 Holly Ave NE
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Great ice cream like treat for kids of all ages.
Good New Mexican food with neat atmosphere.
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El Patron
10551 Montgomery Blvd NE
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Good New Mexican food with neat atmosphere.
A local favorite pizza place.
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Dion's
8100 Wyoming Blvd NE
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A local favorite pizza place.
Great smoked meats.
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Whole Hog Cafe
725 Central Ave NE
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Great smoked meats.
Fine dining New Mexican food. Great for a date night.
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El Pinto Restaurant
10500 4th St NW
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Fine dining New Mexican food. Great for a date night.
Breakfast burritos (eggs, bacon, potatoes and cheese wrapped in a tortilla), fried chicken, and ribs. Local favorite.
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Golden Pride
3720 Juan Tabo Blvd NE
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Breakfast burritos (eggs, bacon, potatoes and cheese wrapped in a tortilla), fried chicken, and ribs. Local favorite.
Favorite sushi place.
Nagomi Restaurant
2400 Juan Tabo Boulevard Northeast
Favorite sushi place.
Local pancake diner.
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Weck's
1620 Rio Rancho Blvd SE
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Local pancake diner.
Very good local donuts.
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Rebel Donut
2435 Wyoming Blvd NE
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Very good local donuts.
Yummy local coffee and food.
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Flying Star Cafe
3416 Central Ave NE
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Yummy local coffee and food.
Great local coffee.
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Satellite Coffee
2300 Central Ave SE
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Great local coffee.

Sports

Ski in the morning and golf in the afternoon! Just a 15 minute ride up the tram from the city to the slopes.
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Sandia Peak Ski & Tram
New Mexico 536
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Ski in the morning and golf in the afternoon! Just a 15 minute ride up the tram from the city to the slopes.
20 golf courses in Albuquerque. 8 of them municipal courses. You can golf year round in Albuquerque.
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Sandia Golf Club
30 Rainbow Rd
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20 golf courses in Albuquerque. 8 of them municipal courses. You can golf year round in Albuquerque.
AAA baseball is such a fun atmosphere.
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Isotopes Park
1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE
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AAA baseball is such a fun atmosphere.
The New Mexico United is a semi-pro soccer team that plays at Isotope Park and the fans and team are great!
Soccer
The New Mexico United is a semi-pro soccer team that plays at Isotope Park and the fans and team are great!
World class skiing! One of many excellent ski resorts in New Mexico within a few hours of Albuquerque. other good ski resorts within one hour if Albuquerque include Sandia Crest and Santa Fe ski resorts. All have great mountain biking in the summer.
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Taos Ski Valley
116 Sutton Place
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World class skiing! One of many excellent ski resorts in New Mexico within a few hours of Albuquerque. other good ski resorts within one hour if Albuquerque include Sandia Crest and Santa Fe ski resorts. All have great mountain biking in the summer.