Sights in Albuquerque
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Balloon Fiesta - Early October
James Hands
There's plenty to see and do in Albuquerque itself before you head out
to see the sights of the surrounding areas. The main drag through town
in Central Avenue, old Rt. 66. While a good portion of it is seedy, the
areas near the university (known as Nob Hill) as well as downtown are
worth seeing. There are a plethora of shops and restaurants
to keep one busy for a few hours.
If you enjoy the outdoors, it may interest you to head down to the
Bosque, the forested preserve along the Rio Grande. There are walking
trails, horse trails, biking trails, and opportunities to see a good
deal of local character.
If you're looking to see 'old' Albuquerque, you may want to
head to Old Town, which is around Central/Rio Grande. One of the oldest
neighborhoods in the city, the area has been converted from houses into
shops and restaurants, many catering mostly to tourists. Don't just
walk in any door thinking it's a shop though; some folks still live
here.
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| type: | Museums |
| World66 rating: | [rate it] |
| address: | 5201 Constitution Ave NE, |
| tel: | (505)255-8555 |
| zipcode: | Albuquerque, NM 87110-5813 |
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| type: | Museums |
| World66 rating: | [rate it] |
| address: | 1909 Las Lomas Rd NE, |
| tel: | (505)277-4967 |
| zipcode: | Albuquerque, NM 87106-3805 |
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| type: | Museums |
| World66 rating: | [rate it] |
| address: | 3650 Nm 528 NW # A, |
| tel: | (505)867-2881 |
| zipcode: | Albuquerque, NM 87114-8900 |
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| type: | Museums |
| World66 rating: | [rate it] |
| address: | 2107 Central Ave NW, |
| tel: | (505)247-8650 |
| zipcode: | Albuquerque, NM 87104-1605 |
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The National Atomic Museum chronicles the discovery of atomic energy,
the development of nuclear technology, and the nuclear weapons program,
and profiles the influential scientists and politicians who shaped and
utilized the world's first atomic bomb. The museum was originally
built on Kirtland Air Force Base because of Kirtland's role in the
Manhattan Project. The Museum has since moved to Mountain Road
just outside of Old Town--it's hard to miss with the missile sitting
out front. As you will learn after your visit, New Mexico is the
best place for the more..
| type: | Hotspots |
| World66 rating: | [rate it] |
| address: | 1905 Mountain Road NW |
| tel: | (505) 245-2137 |
| zipcode: | Albuquerque, NM |
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| type: | Museums |
| World66 rating: | [rate it] |
| address: | 6600 Palomas Ave NE, |
| tel: | (505)821-1887 |
| zipcode: | Albuquerque, NM 87109-5639 |
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| type: | Museums |
| World66 rating: | [rate it] |
| address: | 110 4th St NW, |
| tel: | (505)842-2937 |
| zipcode: | Albuquerque, NM |
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| type: | Museums |
| World66 rating: | [rate it] |
| address: | Cornell Dr & Central Ave, |
| tel: | (505)277-4001 |
| zipcode: | Albuquerque, NM |
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Located in the Barelas area, the National Hispanic Cultural Center of New Mexico is the largest in this country devoted to Latino culture. With its $10 million programming endowment (with notable Latinos on the board such as Rita Moreno and Edward James Olmos), the Center features several art galleries, performance venues, research center and library, first-rate museum, restaurants and countless exhibits. An architectural showpiece, the Center, one of Albuquerque destinations you'll want to enjoy, has influences from Moorish Spain to the American Southwest. There more..
| type: | Hotspots |
| World66 rating: | [rate it] |
| tel: | 505-246-2261 |
| openingHours: | Tues-Sun 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| url: | www.nhccnm.org |
| address: | 1701 4th Street SW (at Bridges Street), Barelas, Albuquerque |
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Jemez State Monument is one of the Albuquerque attractions you should put on your list if you have a few hours. Located on New Mexico Route 4 in Jemez Springs, the Monument is only about 18 miles from Albuquerque. It’s a small monument, but it takes you back through the history of the Jemez people. Begin your visit in the museum, which tells of the Giusewa (“the place of boiling waters”), the original Tewa name for the region. Next, stroll through the ruins, where plaques tell of how the missionaries, who thought the Jemez people to be barbaric, sought to civilize them. more..
| type: | Landmarks |
| World66 rating: | [rate it] |
| accessibility: | Wheelchair accessible |
| tel: | 505-829-3530 |
| openingHours: | 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday through Monday, closed Tuesday |
| url: | www.nmmonuments.org |
| address: | 18160 NM 4, Jemez Springs, NM |
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The Gardens are beautiful, the miniature Railroads are wonderful, and the butterfly exhibit is great; however beware of the heartless women at the ticket booth who will not sell a Train Ticket for a 2 year old accompanied by his Grandparents after 12:00 PM. They claimed too many riders while the Parking Lot was one step away from being a Ghost Town.
| type: | Hotspots |
| World66 rating: | [rate it] |
| accessibility: | good luck |
| tel: | (505) 768-2000 |
| openingHours: | Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m |
| url: | www.cabq.gov |
| address: | 2601 Central Ave. NW |
| email: | bioparkadmissions@cabq.gov |
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