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| A colorful mixture of Native American, Hispanic and Southwestern United States cultures creates a harmonious blend in Albuquerque New Mexico. This enticing city seduces its visitors with the promise of a diverse selection of outdoor activities, theatrical performances and opportunities for cultural education and interaction. There's much to see and do, but don't miss these top attractions. |
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Get Your Kicks on Route 66
Back in the 1930s, if you planned to "motor west," you traveled along Route 66, and meandered from Chicago to Santa Monica. Albuquerque came of age during the Route |
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66 era, and nostalgia fans will find remnants of this bygone era along Central Avenue. The Route 66 Diner captures the ambiance of and serves meals typical of those served at a 1950s diner, and the Historic Kimo Theater is housed in an architectural style called Pueblo Deco. |
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Albuquerque Bio Park
Four main attraction comprise the Albuquerque Bio Park. Tingley Beach has three fishing lakes, and offers pedal boat rentals during the summer. Over 200 animal |
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speciescall the Albuquerque Zoo home. Take the Twilight Tour and observe their nocturnal behavior. If you prefer sea creatures, Bio Park offers the ultimate slumber party-- an overnight at the Aquarium! Observe the sleeping sharks, or watch the all-night marine movie marathon. If flowers are more your thing, take a night walk through the Botanical Gardens. |
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Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
A total of 19 Pueblo tribes occupy the State of New Mexico. Their culture is preserved within the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, which houses an art museum, a cafe |
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that serves traditional Pueblo culinary specialties and a gift shop that sells Pueblo art and crafts. The center hosts a coffee and conversation series, which features lectures about Pueblo art, history and culture. |
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Petroglyph National Monument
Native Americans occupied the Albuquerque area centuries before the Europeans arrived. Petroglyphs-- symbolic writing carved into the rocks-- tell their story. |
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The Petroglyph National Monument is home to a diverse selection of archaeological sites, adorned with an estimated 24,000 carved images. Looking at these petroglyphs, you might decipher images of humans, animals and tribal identification. |
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The Sandia Peak Tramway
Covering 2.7 miles, the Sandia Peak Tramway is the world's most extensive aerial tram. The tram ascends the 10,378 foot Sandia Peak in the Cibola National Forest, |
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where your eyes feast upon a panoramic view of the Rio Grande Valley and the Land of Enchantment. |
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Top Attractions in Albuquerque
From hot air ballooning to taking a jeep tour to scaling 4,000 feet on the world’s longest continuous cable aerial tramway, there’s lots to do in Albuquerque. |
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Annual Events
From the fabulous fall Hot Air Balloon Festival to The River of Lights (late November to late December) walking holiday light tour, you’ll love Albuquerque. |
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