Travel and Explore Albuquerque, NM!

Albuquerque, NM Founded in 1706 by Francisco Cuervo y Valdez along the Rio Grande River, Albuquerque is now home of a million people. Economics of this part of New Mexico is driven by retail, commercial business, and industry. Residents proudly show off what remains of Route 66 in and around the community. Old Town, the historic district, is filled with gift shops, restaurants, galleries, and San Felipe de Neri Church. Albuquerque events include: International Balloon Fiesta, Fiery Food Show, Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival, Fiestas de Albuquerque, and numerous ethnic and cultural festivals.  Albuquerque Aquarium  2601 Central Ave.  Albuquerque  New Mexico  (505) 764-6200  Featured exhibits include a story line of the Rio Grande River to the Gulf Of Mexico, a walk through moray eel tunnel, an artificial coral reef, and a 285,000 gallon shark tank.  Albuquerque Children's Museum  800 Rio Grande Blvd. N.W. Ste. 10  Albuquerque  New Mexico  (505) 842-1537  A hands-on exhibit learning experience for children. Features include a computer lab, an art room and bubbles.  Albuquerque Convention And Visitors Bureau  20 First Plaza N. W., Suite 20  Albuquerque  New Mexico  (505) 842-9918 or 243-3696  Brochures and tour information available.  Albuquerque Museum of Art & History, The  2000 Mountain Rd., N.E.  Albuquerque  New Mexico  (505) 243-7255  One of the first solar-heated museums in the country. Exhibits include art, history and science. A display of 400 years of history about the Rio Grande Valley.  Anderson Valley Vineyards  4920 Rio Grande Blvd. N.W.  Albuquerque  New Mexico  (505) 344-7266  Wine tasting and tours. Food available on the premises.  Art Museum  Fine Arts Center - Cornell St. and Redondo Dr. N.E.  Albuquerque  New Mexico  (505) 277-4001  The Art Museum contains paintings, artifacts dating the 19th century to the contemporary periods,photographs and prints.  Cliff's Amusement Park  4800 Osuna Rd. NE  Albuquerque  New Mexico  (505) 881-9373  An entertainment park filled with great rides, live shows, and food.  Geology Museum of the University of New Mexico  200 Yale Blvd., Univ of New Mexico - Earth and Planetary Sciences Building (Northrup Hall)  Albuquerque  New Mexico  (505) 277-4204  The museum shows off exhibits about minerals and the geology of the Earth and geological time periods.  Indian Pueblo Cultural Center  2401 12th St. N.W.  Albuquerque  New Mexico  (505) 843-7270 or (800) 766-4405  The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is a museum center for displaying the culture and history of the Pueblo Indians in New Mexico.  Isleta Gaming Palace  1100 Broadway S.E.  Albuquerque  New Mexico  (505) 869-2614  Features Slot Machines, Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Pull-Tabs, Jackpot Poker, and High Stakes Bingo.  Jonson Gallery  1909 Las Lomas N.E.  Albuquerque  New Mexico  (505) 277-4967  The art gallery contains and displays the works of Raymond Jonson and other painters.  Maxwell Museum of Anthropology  Redondo Dr. at Ash St. N.E.  Albuquerque  New Mexico  (505) 277-4404  The Maxwell Museum of Anthropology contains collections about the early man and concentrates on the native cultures of the American Southwest.  Meteorite Museum  200 Yale Blvd. In the Earth and Planetary Sciences Building  Albuquerque  New Mexico  (505) 277-2747  The Meteorite Museum contains exhibits of meteorites found around the world. Also teaches and does research on space and planetary sciences.  Mission of San Agustin De Isleta  Isleta Pueblo - 16 miles south via I-25  Albuquerque  New Mexico  (505) 869-3398  Mission of San Agustin De Isleta was built in 1613, restored in 1692 and is still in use today.  Museum Of Archaeology & Material Culture  22 Calvary Road, Cedar crest  Albuquerque  New Mexico  (505) 281-2005  Featured exhibit is a 12,000 year timeline. starting with the Ice Age and ending with the Battle of Wounded Knee.  National Atomic Museum  Kirtland Air Force, Building 20358 on Wyoming Blvd.  Albuquerque  New Mexico  (505) 284-3243  The National Atomic Museum exhibits the history of nuclear weapons, missiles, and bombs. You can watch the Manhattan Project documentary. A B-29 bomber, F-105 fighter and B-52 bomber are displayed ouside.  New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science  1891 Mountain Rd. N.W.  Albuquerque  New Mexico  (505) 841-2800  The New Mexico Museum of Natural History is a center for informal science education and features exhibits of a walk-through volcano, an ice age cave, a time machine, a sea aquarium (salt water) and includes plenty of full-size dinosaurs. The museum follows the natural history theme "A Journey Through Time". You can view a spectacular film at the giant-screen Dynamax Theater.  Old Town  North of the Central Ave. N.W. (US 66)  Albuquerque  New Mexico    The site was founded in 1706 and is located on the oringinal site. The site is dedicated to Duke of Albuquerque. The plaza includes galleries and shops.  Rio Grande Botanic Garden  2601 Central Ave.  Albuquerque  New Mexico  (505) 764-6200  A Spanish and English formal walled landscaped garden designed with ironwork, tile, plants and water features .  Rio Grande Nature Center State Park  2901 Candelaria Rd. N.W.  Albuquerque  New Mexico  (505) 344-7240  The park is a wildlife preserve along the Rio Grande with trails and a visitor center.  Rio Grande Zoological Park  903 Tenth St. S.W.  Albuquerque  New Mexico  (505) 843-7413  The Rio Grande Zoological Park includes has over 1,300 animals. The zoo includes entertainment and live shows. Some of the featured animals include polar bears, tigers, gorillas, bison, seal and sea lions and others.  Sandia Crest  On SR 536  Albuquerque  New Mexico  (505) 281-3304  The Sandia Crest center offers a panoramic view of 15,000 square miles.  Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway  Tramway Blvd. at Sandia Peak  Albuquerque  New Mexico  (505)856-6419 or 856-7325  This 2.7-mile tramway is one of the longest tramways transporting visitors above the deep canyons and around the Sandia Mountains.  Sandia Shadows Vineyard and Winery  11704 Coronado N.E.  Albuquerque  New Mexico  (505) 856-1006  The vineyard offers tours and tastings of wine produced.  Tinkertown Museum  On SR 536  Albuquerque  New Mexico  (505) 281-5233  The museum shows a miniature Western town with moving mechanical people and vehicles.  Turquoise Museum, The  2107 Central N.W.  Albuquerque  New Mexico  (505) 247-8650  Features include rare turquoise from around the world and a mine tunnel replica.  University of New Mexico  Central Ave. (US 66)  Albuquerque  New Mexico  (505)277-4569 or 277-5813  The University of New Mexico is the home of the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra