Albuquerque International Sunport 29 min
Petroglyph National Monument (18 min) Archaeological site showcasing thousands of prehistoric Native American drawings on stone walls. New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science (25 min) Expansive museum featuring stones & gems, dinosaur skeletons & a time travel simulation ride. Sandia Crest (1 hr 10) Well-known 10,678-ft. peak with a long forested ridge, plus a hiking trail & aerial tramway. ABQ BioPark (28 min) Over 250 species of animal life in a natural environment, including polar bears, monkeys & koalas. Rio Grande Nature Center State Park (24 min) Riverside area on 270 acres with trails, bird-watching, native plants, self-guided exhibits & store. ABQ BioPark Aquarium (26 min) Spacious aquarium featuring tanks with hundreds of fish plus a theater showing educational films. Sandia Peak Tramway (27 min) 2.7-mi. aerial tram ride, with Albuquerque & mountain views, to a peak with trails, skiing & dining. Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum (14 min) Open & airy tri-level museum explores the history of ballooning & features a flight simulator. ABQ BioPark - Botanic Garden (26 min) Sprawling collection of gardens with walking paths also features seasonal classes, tours & events. Cliff's Amusement Park (20 min) Amusement park with seasonal hours featuring rides, roller coasters, games, a water park & more. Explora (24 min) All-ages science, tech & art museum with over 250 exploratory exhibits & separate toddler area. Cibola National Forest (28 min) 1.6 million acres of trees, meadows & mountains, with campgrounds, climbing areas & scenic trails. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (25 min) Expansive museum featuring pottery, arts & crafts, jewelry & more from local Native American tribes. Tingley Beach (28 min) Tranquil park known for its waterfowl & walking paths, plus ponds for fishing & model boating. Albuquerque Museum (24 min) Local history museum featuring maps, photos & crafts depicting the history of Albuquerque. |