There are thousands of sights and attractions throughout New Mexico. The following is a list of recommended places of
interest. Please enjoy any of these at your leisure.
Sandia Peak Tramway-
The world's longest aerial tramway, which will wisk you to the top of 10,400-foot Sandia Peak in about 15 minutes to gain an eagle's eye view of Albuquerque. The tramway is located at 38 Tramway Rd. off Tramway Blvd. 505-856-7325. The tram runs about every 20-30 minutes from 9am to 10pm daily. Roundtrip tickets are $13.50 for adults and $10 for children and seniors.
Elephant Butte Lake
- New Mexico's largest
body of water (actually man made) is a favorite spot to boat, jet ski, water ski, cliff dive and sunbathe. Georgia O'keeffe Museum- Opened in Santa Fe the summer of 1997, this museum is located only a few blocks from the
beautiful Santa Fe Plaza at 217 Johnson Street. 505-995-0785. $5 for adults, children under 17 are free. Note: A four day pass for all 5 Santa Fe Museums is available for $10. Museum is open
Tuesday through Sunday 10am to 5pm and until 8pm on Fridays. Fort Sumner
- The city of Fort Sumner is one of several locals in New Mexico where Billy the Kid left his mark. The grave of Billy the Kid is in the Old Fort
Sumner Cemetery. You can also enjoy the Old Fort Sumner Museum containing historic facts and rememberings of Billy the Kid. 505-355-2942. Open daily 9am to 5am. Admission is $2.50 for adults and $1
for children under 15 and free to those under 7. Group rates. Madrid- pronounced MAD-rid, is locate on the Turquoise trail. This revived ghost town, originally an
old coal-mining town, is a 2 1/2 block spectacle of antique shops and old book stores. Also the home of the famous Mine Shaft Tavern, a great example of a real mining town bar. "Madrid has no
town drunk, we all take turns." reads the sign on the wall next to the rustic stage where local bands entertain the crowds. Adjacent to the tavern you will find the Old Coal Mine Museum, which contains the Engine HouseTheater. On weekends and holidays, the theater presents hilarious melodrama
productions. Booing, hissing and throwing marshmallows (available at the door for a small fee) are encouraged. 505-473-0743. Call for show times, admission charges and reservations. Natural History Museum- This entertaining museum has a part in
Toulouse family history. Tamaya's uncle Robert helped to build the walk through volcano exhibit. It also includes the history of the dinousaurs, a hands on childrens exhibit, precious gems, The
Evolator (have to see for yourself to understand), and a small cafe on the top level. A must see for the families with kids. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center- Located near Old Town Albuquerque is the place to go to experience the art, history, and
culture of New Mexico's 19 puelbos. Owned and operated by the pueblos, this center houses a fine museum and restaurant that features New Mexican and Pueblo Indian dishes. Traditional Indian dance
performances, alternated among the pueblos, are held on weekends in the summer at 11am and 2pm. 2401 12th Street, NW. 505-843-7270. Open daily from 9am to 5:30pm. $3 for adults, $2 for seniors, $1
for students. Rio Grande Zoo, Botanic Gardens, and the Aquarium- Albuquerque Biological Park, running along the Rio Grande Bosque, is a delight for all ages. These
connecting attractions make for a fun and exciting day. Because the Biopark is still evolving, please call 505-764-6200 for up-to-date visitor information. Rio Grande Nature Center- Locate in Albuquerque's north valley, the
nature center lies along the Rio Grande and is a wonderful place for leisurely walks or brisk hikes. The outside part of the center is 270 acres of riverside forest and meadows with a 3 acre pond.
The "bosque," as wooded areas are called in the Southwest, has 2 miles of trails with signs to identify plantlife. The inside of the center also contains self guided exhibits and a viewing
room. 2901 Candelaria, NW. 505-344-7240. Open daily 10am to 5pm. Admission is $1 for adults, 50 cents for children.
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