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Things to see in Albuquerque

Tourist information: 

Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau
Old Town Information Center, Plaza Don Luis, Romero Street NW
Tel: 1 800 284 2282.
www.itsatrip.org

A second visitor information centre is located at the airport, in the lower level of the Albuquerque International Sunport in the baggage claim area.

American International Rattlesnake Museum

This offbeat museum holds the world's largest collection of live rattlesnakes, as well as a wide array of snake-related artwork, artefacts and memorabilia.
 

Disabled Access: No
Unesco: No
Address: 202 San Felipe Street NW, Albuquerque, United States
Telephone: Tel: (505) 242 6569.
Website: www.rattlesnakes.com
Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum

Hot-air balloons have been used for adventure, scientific experiments, warfare, the arts, espionage and the exploration of space. Albuquerque, considered the world capital of recreational hot-air ballooning, celebrates this heritage with a high-tech museum filled with historic artefacts and impressive interactive multimedia displays.

Disabled Access: No
Unesco: No
Address: 9201 Balloon Museum Drive, Albuquerque, United States
Telephone: (505) 880 0500.
Website: http://www.balloonmuseum.com
Historic Old Town

A repository of history a short drive from downtown Albuquerque, Old Town retains the architectural style of the 1700s and is home to more than 150 stores, 25 galleries, plenty of fine restaurants and several museums.

Disabled Access: No
Unesco: No
Address: United States
Indian Pueblo Cultural Centre

The centre interprets the history and culture of New Mexico's 19 American Indian pueblos, and presents ceremonial dances and craft demonstrations on weekends.

Disabled Access: No
Unesco: No
Address: 2401 12th Street NW , Albuquerque, United States
Telephone: (505) 843 7270 or 1 866 855 79.
Website: www.indianpueblo.org
National Hispanic Cultural Center of New Mexico

The largest Latino cultural centre in the country, this extensive facility includes state-of-the-art performance spaces and galleries that present a variety of programmes and installations celebrating Hispanic culture both locally and regionally. There's also a restaurant serving authentic New Mexico food.

Disabled Access: No
Unesco: No
Address: 1701 Fourth Street SW, Albuquerque, United States
Telephone: (505) 246 2261.
Website: http://www.nationalhispaniccenter.org
Petroglyph National Monument

This important archaeological site contains the world's largest accessible collection of petroglyphs - ancient Indian images carved into the black rock remnants of extinct volcanoes.

Disabled Access: No
Unesco: No
Address: 6001 Unser Boulevard NW, Albuquerque, United States
Telephone: (505) 899 0205.
Website: http://www.nps.gov/petr
Rio Grande Zoo

Founded in 1927, this 26-hectare (64-acre) facility houses more than 1,000 animals in their natural habitats, including an African savannah and Amazon rainforest. Popular species include seals and sea lions, chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, elephants, polar bears, giraffes, hippos, camels, tamarins, koalas, Mexican wolves, mountain lions, monkeys, jaguars, zebras and rhinoceros.

Disabled Access: No
Unesco: No
Address: 903 10th Street SW, Albuquerque, United States
Telephone: (505) 768 2000.
Website: http://www.cabq.gov/biopark/zoo
Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway

The world's longest such conveyance, this 4.2km (2.7-mile) tramway transports visitors above from the city's Northeast Heights neighbourhood high into the spectacular terrain of the Sandia Mountains and the Cibola National Forest. There's a popular restaurant at the top.

Disabled Access: No
Unesco: No
Address: 10 Tramway Loop NE, Albuquerque, United States
Telephone: (505) 856 7325.
Website: http://www.sandiapeak.com
The Albuquerque Museum of Art & History

In the heart of Old Town, the museum features art of the Southwest as well as permanent and travelling exhibits detailing 400 years of Albuquerque and Rio Grande Valley history.

Disabled Access: No
Unesco: No
Address: 2000 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, United States
Telephone: (505) 243 7255.
Website: http://www.cabq.gov/museum
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