Albuquerque Travel Guide
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Albuquerque is a city of diversity, with geographic and historic circumstances that brought Native American, Hispanic and Anglo cultures together to create a unique multicultural community. The land awes and inspires with the Sandia and Manzano Mountains to the east, the river valley cutting through the city and the West Mesa escarpment with its … Read Albuquerque introduction
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American International Rattlesnake Museum
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When you walk through the doors of this Old Town museum and shop, you may find yourself warily glancing behind the door. But there are no snakes slithering about the store, their crawl space is in the back room where you will find the most …
Marriott Pyramid-North
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Inspired by the spectacular architecture of the Mayans, this pyramid-shaped hotel is one of the best of all Albuquerque hotels. The inner atrium is a full …
Scalo
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You cannot help but relax once you settle in at this popular bistro located in the Nob Hill Shopping Center. Sit by the huge plate-glass window and take-in busy Route 66 or go upstairs for a quieter, cozier setting. The menu features …
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Introduction
For most visitors, Albuquerque is a gateway to Santa Fe or a dot on the map of the old Route 66. Those who pause long enough to inhale the town's character and history are surprised to find that Albuquerque has an appeal all its own, consisting of its distinct blend of cultures, a prestigious state …
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National Museum of Atomic Nuclear Science & History Cold War kids will go gaga at the range of atomic weaponry on show at this museum. This includes replicas of the innocuously named 'Little Boy' and 'Fat Man', the bombs that destroyed Hiroshima and Nagasaki, as well as a B-52 and B-29 aircraft, an …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 712738 Area : 133km² Longitude / Latitude : 106°38'W / 35°07'N Currency : US Dollar (USD) Weights & Measures system : Imperial
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there Although it's the main gateway to New Mexico, Albuquerque International Airport is relatively small (and has no international services). It's serviced nationally by Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and America West. Mesa Air and Rio Grande Air service the surrounding …
History
Recent History Today Albuquerque continues its traditional role as a transportation hub, but it's the airport that brings in the travellers. Once again, most of them are on their way to somewhere else. It's developed into an inexpensive and modest service town that's a little more grounded than …
Weather
It's best to visit Albuquerque in the shoulder seasons of spring and fall, since summer temperatures can reach 37°C (100°F). If you're a skier, the season in the nearby mountain resorts runs roughly from late November to late March. Summary of average yearly weather data for …
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Overview of Albuquerque
Albuquerque is the gateway to northern New Mexico, the portal through which most domestic and international visitors pass before traveling on to Santa Fe and Taos. But it's worth stopping in Albuquerque for a day or two in order to get a feel of the whole history of this area. From the rocky crest of …
Overview
At first glance, Albuquerque appears to be a typical Sun Belt city, spreading out in all directions with no grand design, architectural or otherwise, to hold it together. The city's growth pattern seems as free-spirited as all those hot-air balloons that take part in the Albuquerque …
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A ride on the Sandia Peak Tram puts you on top of the Sandia Mountains where, on clear days, you can look out over 15,000 square miles of magical landscape. To the west, the Rio Grande snakes its way through the cottonwood-lined valley and dormant volcanos are silhouetted against fiery red sunsets. …
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