Albuquerque New Mexico Attractions & Activities
Get ready for a day of fun and adventure! Best Western InnSuites is the perfect gateway to the exciting array of attractions and activities in the Albuquerque New Mexico/Santa Fe/Taos area. Enjoy hands-on museums including Albuquerque Museum of Art & History and the National Atomic Museum. Take in a game of golf or watching a University of New Mexico game. Best Western InnSuites places you just minutes from the area's most celebrated sights. Enjoy quick access to nearly every museum, Albuquerque business, shopping venue, and park imaginable. Looking for a fun adventure? Allow the front desk to arrange a day of high desert exploration, horseback riding or hot–air ballooning. Enjoy a visit to Rio Grande Botanical Gardens, Sandia Peak Tram or breath-taking sunset. Some of the exciting attractions near these renowned Albuquerque hotel accommodations include:
Mountain Biking/Rock Climbing/Whitewater Rafting/Ice Caves
Mountain Skills Rock Climbing
P.O. Box 206
Arroyo Seco, New Mexico 87514
Ph (505) 776-2222
No experience necessary. General introduction to technique and procedure. Hands on instruction include: Basic Knots, Belay and Rappel techniques, climbing communication, safety procedures, and moving on the rock. This course is designed to be FUN for everyone!
Sandia Peak Mountain Biking
Crest Scenic Byway 536
Albuquerque, NM 87122
Ph (505) 242-9052
Hit the slopes, bike the trails, move closer to the changing seasons, and experience the symphony of colors at sunset. And on your way down visit the city that draws its energy from our peaks.
Wolf White Water Rafting
4626 Palo Alto SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
Ph (505) 262-1099
wolfwhitewater.com
A pioneer in river education since 1975 and Nationally Certified staff can offer you the best in Canoe and Kayak instruction. If learning to Kayak or Canoe isn't your thing, you can join one of our professional guides for an exhilarating raft ride down the Rio Grande through the breathtaking scenery of northern New Mexico.
Ice Caves
12,000 Ice Caves Rd
25 mi SW of Grants, Hwy 53
Grants, NM 87020
Ph (505) 783-4303
www.icecaves.com
For a real experience in contrast, visit the Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano, “The Land of Fire and Ice.” Situated on the Continental Divide-walk through the twisted, old growth Juniper, Fir and Ponderosa Pine trees, over the ancient lava trail to the Ice Cave. Natural layers of ice glisten blue-green in the reflected rays of sunlight. Another trail winds around the side of the Bandera Volcano to view one of the best examples of a volcanic eruption in the country.
Museums
Explora! Science Center and Children’s Museum
1701 Mountain Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
Ph (505) 224-8300
www.explora.us
Creating opportunities for inspirational discovery and the joy of lifelong learning through interactive experiences in science, technology and art.
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science & Lodestar Astronomy Center
1801 Mountain Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104-1375
Ph (505) 841-5955
www.nmnaturalhistory.org
The Museum has 8 permanent exhibit halls that take visitors on a journey through time we refer to as "Timetracks" providing snapshots of New Mexico from the formation of the universe to the present day.
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2401 12th St NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
Ph (505) 843-7270
www.indianpueblo.org
Dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of Pueblo Indian Culture, History and Art. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is your Gateway to the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico.
National Atomic Museum
1905 Mountain Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
Ph (505) 245-2137
www.atomicmuseum.com
The nation's only congressionally chartered museum of nuclear science and history to learn the story of the Atomic Age, from early research of nuclear development through today's peaceful uses of nuclear technology.
National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Ph (505) 246-2261
www.nhccnm.org
Preserve, interpret, and showcase Hispanic arts and lifeways.
Museum of Archaeology & Biblical History
10110 Constitution NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112
Ph (505) 217-1330
American International Rattle Snake Museum
202 San Felipe NW, Ste A
Albuquerque, NM 87104
Ph (505) 242-6569
www.rattlesnakes.com
Albuquerque Museum of Art and History
2000 Mountain Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
Ph (505) 243-7255
Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Rio Grande Zoo
903 10th Street SW
Albuquerque, NM
Ph (505) 764-6200
www.cabq.gov
64-acres offering more than 250 species of exotic and native animals.
Family Fun
Sandia Peak Tramway
10 Tramway Loop NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122
Tel: 505-856-7325
www.sandiapeak.com/
Cliff’s Amusement Park
800 Osuna Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 881-9373
www.cliffs.net
From its early days as Uncle Cliff's Kiddyland to the new era of Cliff's Amusement Park, Cliff's is an Albuquerque tradition and an incredible place for fun and enjoyment like no other around.
Hinkle Family Fun Center
12901 Indian School NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112
Ph (505) 299-3100
www.hinklefamilyfuncenter.com
Offering Lazer Tag, Paintball, a Nickel City Arcade (play any game for 5c and when you run out of nickels, play for free!), Bumper Cars, Blasteroid, Soda Fountain, Snack Bar, a 25c Arcade, Jungle Play, 36 Hole Miniature Golf Course, Go-Karts, Bumper Boats and the Rock.
Albuquerque Aquarium
2601 Central Ave. NW
Albuquerque, NM
Ph (505) 764-6200
www.cabq.gov/biopark/aquarium
Exhibits Gulf of Mexico saltwater species from a variety of habitats, including estuarine, surf zone, shallow waters, coral reefs, open ocean and deep ocean. See brown, sandtiger, blacktip and nurse sharks swim alongside brilliantly colored reef fish, eels, sea turtles and open ocean species.
Sports Venues
The Downs at Albuquerque Race Track & Casino
201 California St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
Ph (505) 266-5555
www.abqdowns.com
University of New Mexico: Home of Lobos
801 University Blvd SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106.
Ph (505) 272-7535
www.golobos.com
Albuquerque Isotopes Baseball Park
1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Ph (505) 924-2255
Minor league baseball affiliate of the Florida Marlins
www.albuquerquebaseball.com
Golf
The Championship Golf Course at the University of New Mexico
3601 University Blvd. SE, Albuquerque NM 87106
505.277.4546
www.unmgolf.com
Casinos
Isleta Casino
11000 Broadway SE
Albuquerque, NM 87105
Ph (505) 724-3800
www.isletaeagle.com
Offering a true "Vegas" Style experience with over 1,700 of Albuquerque's loosest reel and video slot machines featuring up to 99% slot payback on selected machines throughout the casino as well as over 30 table games.
Route 66 Casino
1-40 Exit 140
14500 Central Ave
Albuquerque, NM 87121
Ph (505) 352-7866
www.rt66casino.com
The new destination for players looking for high-pay tables and the ease of ticket-in/ticket-out games.
San Felipe’s Casino Hollywood
25 Hagan Rd
San Felipe Pueblo, NM 87001
Ph (505) 867-6700
www.sanfelipecasino.com
Offering the newest and hottest gaming options in New Mexico with ample parking, good food, and great entertainment.
Sandia Casino
30 Rainbow Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113-2156
Ph (505) 796-7500
www.sandiacasino.com
With games galore, star-studded entertainment, satisfying dining experiences and more.
Santa Ana Star Hotel Casino
54 Jemez Canyon Dam Rd
Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 87004
Ph (505) 867-0000
www.santaanastar.com
Sky City Casino
I-40 Exit 102
Acoma, NM 87034
Ph (505) 552-6123
Theatres
Century Rio 24 Movie Complex
4901 Pan American Freeway Northeast
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Ph (505) 342-2424
Cinemark Movies West
9201 Coors Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87114
Ph (505) 898-4664
