Albuquerque Travel and Attractions
Fun things to do in Albuquerque
For a good time in Albuquerque, let Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town show you around.
Explore Albuquerque's top ten attractions, and inquire at the hotel for many others.
- New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
Learn the fascinating story behind New Mexico's largest city. Interactive exhibits and stunning displays provide an entertaining and enriching experience for the whole family.
- Old Town Plaza
Experience one of New Mexico's most treasured historical and cultural vestiges. Old Town Plaza is home to over 100 galleries and studios which you'll encounter as you stroll along the charming pathways and hidden patios which distinguish the Plaza as a one-of-a-kind destination.
- Albuquerque Biological Park
This park includes the Rio Grande Zoo, the Albuquerque Aquarium, and the Rio Grande Botanical Gardens. Be sure to dedicate a whole day to exploring the entire park.
- Petroglyph National Monument
Thousands of years before the Europeans arrived, New Mexico was inhabited by Native Americans. Learn about their history first-hand at Petroglyph National Monument, where over 17,000 Indian petroglyphs distinguish this site as the world's largest accessible collection of prehistoric rock art.
- International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta
Albuquerque is widely known as the ballooning capital of the world. Enjoy the cool desert Albuquerque mornings. You will find the perfect environment for ballooning year-round, with balloon rides available for those who are ready to see the city from a different perspective.
- Sandia Peak Ski & Tramway
Enjoy the high desert beauty as you ride 2.7 miles up the Sandia Tram, the world's longest continuous single-span aerial tramway. Sandia Peak sits at 10,400 feet above sea level and provides a birds-eye view of Albuquerque.
- Bandelier National Monument
This geological wonderland is best known for its mesas, sheer-walled canyons, and several thousand ancestral Pueblo dwellings. Bandelier National Park also includes over 23,000 acres of designated wilderness.
- Albuquerque Museum of Art & History
In the heart of history Old Town and just across the street from the New Mexico Museum of Natural History, the museum is an enjoyable experience for thousands of visitors each year.
- National Atomic Museum
The nation's only congressionally chartered museum of nuclear science and history. The museum was established in 1969 as an intriguing place to learn the story of the Atomic Age, from early research of nuclear development through today's peaceful uses of nuclear technology.
- Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of Pueblo Indian culture, history and art, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is your gateway to the 19 pueblos of New Mexico. Committed to educating all generations of visitors.
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