Things To Do & See In Albuquerque

Casinos
Isleta Casino & Resort
Route 66 Casino
Sandia Casino

Museums & Points of Interest

Albuquerque Aquarium &
Rio Grande Botanic Garden

Aquatic habitats: A walk-through eel cave and shark tank. The Garden showcases the natural environment.

Albuquerque Museum of Art and History

Displays of Albuquerque’s history and traveling art exhibits.

Explora! Science Center &
Children’s Museum of Albuquerque

An interactive learning center encouraging growth in science, art and world cultures.

Historic Old Town

The original town of Albuquerque built in the early 1700s. More than 130 shops, boutiques, restaurants and galleries along quaint streets that remind you of yesteryear.

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

Arts and crafts from New Mexico’s 19 pueblos. Indian dances are held on weekends.

Indian Pueblo Tour (Acoma)

Tour Acoma Pueblo (Sky City) an hour west of Albuquerque. Walk atop a 376 foot tall mesa through the pueblo, the plaza and 17th century mission church.

Indian Pueblo Tour (Jemez)

One hour northwest of Albuquerque is the ancient village of Jemez. Enjoy the museum, picnicking, fishing and the outdoors.

Lode Star Astronomy Center

Travers time and space in this space odyssey in an advanced digital theater. View the stars, planets and celestial objects.

Bandelier National Monument

North of Albuquerque near Los Alamos. This monument contains Ancestral Pueblo sites and miles of trails to ancient cliff dwellings and petroglyphs.

National Atomic Museum

Experience the development of atomic energy and weapons, and the latest advances in energy research.

National Hispanic Cultural Center
of New Mexico

Hispanic arts and humanities including visual arts, drama, music, literary arts, film and genealogy.

New Mexico Museum of Natural
History & Science

Explore an ice cave, stand inside a volcano or ride the “Elevator” back to The Age of Dinosaurs.

Petroglyph National Monument

Thousands of years ago, prehistoric hunting parties created over 17,000 unique petroglyphs into the lava rock. See if you can count them.

Rio Grande Nature Center State Park

The park preserves the riverside wildlife. Enjoy the exhibits, ecology, history and nature trails.

Rio Grande Zoo

Explore an African savannah, a tropical rainforest, a primate island, lobo woods and a raptor aviary.

Sandia Peak Tramway

The longest jigback passenger tramway in the world up the 10,378 foot Sandia Peak. Pass through four of Earth’s seven life zones. View is breathtaking.

University of New Mexico

Founded in 1889, U of NM is the state’s largest university.

Performing Arts

AirDance ArtSpace
A center for performance and arts education.

The Albuquerque Little Theatre
Visit website for theatre schedule.

Chamber Music Albuquerque
Twelve concerts per season featuring ensembles from around the world.

Gorilla Tango Comedy Theatre
Improv comedy, classes and fund raising events.

Journal Pavilion
Watch a concert under the stars.

KiMo Theatre
A registered historic landmark featuring various events.

Madrid Melodrama Engine House Theatre
Visit website for theatre schedule.

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