The Grand Area of Albuquerque New Mexico

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Museums

The Natural History Museum in New Mexico is a great place to take your children. You can find location, prices, display summaries, and much more at http://www.nmnaturalhistory.org/. There is also a Children’s Museum/Science center called “Explora”. You can find them on the web at http://www.explora.us/en/ . If you are used to museums where “interactive” exhibits mean push a button and learning means to read a lot of signage, you will be pleasantly surprised by this center. It has few signs and no passive exhibits. It allows your children to learn how children learn best, hands on, exploring the world around themselves for themselves. If you are here for the hot air balloon festival then maybe a visit to the hot air balloon museum is right up your ally. You can find all the information you might want athttp://www.balloonmuseum.com/ . Maybe racing is your thing then feel free to check out the Unser brothers museum of racing and their web site, http://www.unserracingmuseum.com/ . Last but not the least, is the Indian Cultural Center. Find what you need herehttp://www.indianpueblo.org/

Albuquerque Biological Park

The Albuquerque BioPark includes the Aquarium, Botanic Garden, Zoo and Tingley Beach. Their mission is to provide the public with exciting recreational opportunities and to foster environmental awareness, education and stewardship. A great place to take the kids, or yourself for an afternoon of learning and fun. Find out more herehttp://www.cabq.gov/biopark/

The Sandia tram
The Sandia Tram has “High Finance”, a restaurant, at the top and also a world class skiing and snowboarding area. You can find rates and ticket prices athttp://www.sandiapeak.com/index.php?page=rates-tickets-2 and directions athttp://www.sandiapeak.com/index.php?page=location .

Cliff’s Amusement park
Roller coasters, thrill rides, and water rides your thing? Then maybe you would like a visit to Cliff’s Amusement park while you stay at our lovely Albuquerque home find all you need herehttp://www.cliffs.net/home.html

Petroglyph park
At the Petroglyph park an estimated 24,000 carved images are located and protected. These images are inseparable from the cultural landscape, the spirits of the people who created, and who appreciate them. Its a place full of good Hiking and its only 10 to15 minutes away in the west hills. find out more here http://www.nps.gov/petr/index.htm

Hinkle Family Fun Center
Have kids ages 8-14? Then we have just the place for you with miniature golf at its best, a huge arcade, bumper boats, go-karts, and all around good family fun. check out all they offer here http://www.hinklefamilyfuncenter.com/

The Jemez Springs
Maybe you want to relax, enjoy a little south western culture? The Village of Jemez Springs is one of New Mexico’s most enchanted destinations! Nestled between stunning red rock mesas (remnants of ancient lava flows over a million years old) the Village is named for its famous mineral hot springs. it’s a great place for people looking to get away for the day or weekend. Discover rest and relaxation in the fresh mountain air. Along this 66 mile stretch of National Scenic Highway you’ll find natural hot springs, great fishing spots, and endless hiking trails. This wonderful destination is only an hour drive from Albuquerque. Learn more at the official web page here http://www.jemezsprings.org/

McCalls Pumpkin Patch

Looking for a fall adventure while staying at our house in Albuquerque? Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch, and pick your own pumpkin from the field. You can try to find your way through the 16-acre corn maze, or feed the farm animals, and race a pedal kart. There is a slide for the kids, and you can launch a pumpkin. Not to mention plenty of shopping, and plenty to eat…& much, much more! find what you need herehttp://mccallpumpkinpatch.com/

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