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Places to See While on an Albuquerque Vacation: Sandia Mountains
A site to see when vacationing in Albuquerque is the glorious mountain range - the Sandia Mountains. This blessing from nature is a source of many attractions and activities which will make the outdoor Albuquerque lifestyle very pleasing. The famous spot is used for hiking, mountain biking, climbing, hang-gliding in the summers, and skiing, snowshoeing, and snowboarding in the winters. There are more than 60 well-established hiking trails on this glorious mountain range, which total over 150 miles. The Turquoise Trail is one such trail on the east side of the Sandias, which will give you a heart-warming view and also wonderful historic stops from Albuquerque to Santa Fe. Also, you can take the Sandia Tramway which will take you to the 10,000 foot crest of the Sandias: the Sandia Peak. You can also get to learn why the mountains got its name (Sandia means watermelon in Spanish) by enjoying the sunset view of the mountains where watermelon colors begin forming at that time of the day.
Sites to See on Your Albuquerque Vacation: Rio Grande Valley State Park
Established in 1983, the Rio Grande Valley State Park is a 4,300-acre park, which extends from Sandia Pueblo in the north through Albuquerque and south to Isleta Pueblo. The environment of this park is unique from New Mexico as it has cottonwood trees, coyote willow, and New Mexico olive creating which create a shady forest. Many habitats have formed around it for beavers, abundant bird species, turtles and snakes. Along with the breathtaking view of the site, one can venture the region by hiking, bicycling, mountain biking, in-line skating and horseback riding. Running along the east side of the river here is the Paseo del Bosque, which is the best for hiking, and also, there are natural trails on the land under the trees on can take. On the water, you can enjoy boating, kayaks, canoes, rafts and other non-motorized water vehicles. Rio Grande Open Space, Calabacillas, Arroyo, Shining River Parking Area, Rio Grande Nature Center, Peublo Montano Picnic Area and Trailhead, Rio Bravo Riverside Picnic Area, Fishing Pier and Nature Trail, Rio del Norte Picnic Area, and the Aldo Leopold Interpretive Trail and Forest are other interesting places to see here. You must see the Rio Grande Valley State Park which stands against the Rio Grande River on your vacation to Albuquerque.
Albuquerque Vacations - Maxwell Museum of Anthropology
The first public museum in Albuquerque was built in 1932 and is called the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology. It is located at the University of New Mexico Campus and is an anthropology museum made for showing the collection of artifacts which are increasing and are gathered from field schools of archaeological research associated with the UNM Anthropology Department, the School of American Research, and the Museum of New Mexico. Currently, there are over 10 million items coming from the countries of the North, South, and Central America, along with Africa, Asia, Australia and the Pacific Islands. The museum offers one of the most complete records of human history and culture. The museum houses two permanent exhibits called the Ancestors and the People of the south the former having a 4-million-year history of the evolution of humankind, and the latter showing an in-depth record of 11,000 years of Southwestern culture. The other dynamic exhibits accompanied by lecture series offer interpretations of mans history across the globe. The museum offers visitors an opportunity to experience the richness of human life ways and provides an education and enjoyment to all.
Visiting the Turquoise Museum on Your Albuquerque Vacation
The Turquoise Museum is also said to be little gem of a museum as it homes the largest collection of turquoise around the globe which has been gathered from 60 mines in the world. With its wide array of turquoise, the museum has been useful for imagery and as a source of knowledge for many over the last 40 years. Visitors get to learn about the different turquoise mines here, along with see specimens and read stories of the previous stones to understand their mystery. The journey begins from a tunnel embedded with turquoise in the walls, and leads one to an exhibit which shows the blue stones geology, history, and mythology. You will also see maps showing where turquoise is mined, from different countries and find out how to determine whether the turquoise you buy is quality or not. There is also a real lapidary shop and the jewelry made there is sold in a gift shop that's open until 5pm. The privately owned museum will surely keep any visitor entertained and give an insight like none other!
A site to see when vacationing in Albuquerque is the glorious mountain range - the Sandia Mountains. This blessing from nature is a source of many attractions and activities which will make the outdoor Albuquerque lifestyle very pleasing. The famous spot is used for hiking, mountain biking, climbing, hang-gliding in the summers, and skiing, snowshoeing, and snowboarding in the winters. There are more than 60 well-established hiking trails on this glorious mountain range, which total over 150 miles. The Turquoise Trail is one such trail on the east side of the Sandias, which will give you a heart-warming view and also wonderful historic stops from Albuquerque to Santa Fe. Also, you can take the Sandia Tramway which will take you to the 10,000 foot crest of the Sandias: the Sandia Peak. You can also get to learn why the mountains got its name (Sandia means watermelon in Spanish) by enjoying the sunset view of the mountains where watermelon colors begin forming at that time of the day.
Sites to See on Your Albuquerque Vacation: Rio Grande Valley State Park
Established in 1983, the Rio Grande Valley State Park is a 4,300-acre park, which extends from Sandia Pueblo in the north through Albuquerque and south to Isleta Pueblo. The environment of this park is unique from New Mexico as it has cottonwood trees, coyote willow, and New Mexico olive creating which create a shady forest. Many habitats have formed around it for beavers, abundant bird species, turtles and snakes. Along with the breathtaking view of the site, one can venture the region by hiking, bicycling, mountain biking, in-line skating and horseback riding. Running along the east side of the river here is the Paseo del Bosque, which is the best for hiking, and also, there are natural trails on the land under the trees on can take. On the water, you can enjoy boating, kayaks, canoes, rafts and other non-motorized water vehicles. Rio Grande Open Space, Calabacillas, Arroyo, Shining River Parking Area, Rio Grande Nature Center, Peublo Montano Picnic Area and Trailhead, Rio Bravo Riverside Picnic Area, Fishing Pier and Nature Trail, Rio del Norte Picnic Area, and the Aldo Leopold Interpretive Trail and Forest are other interesting places to see here. You must see the Rio Grande Valley State Park which stands against the Rio Grande River on your vacation to Albuquerque.
Albuquerque Vacations - Maxwell Museum of Anthropology
The first public museum in Albuquerque was built in 1932 and is called the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology. It is located at the University of New Mexico Campus and is an anthropology museum made for showing the collection of artifacts which are increasing and are gathered from field schools of archaeological research associated with the UNM Anthropology Department, the School of American Research, and the Museum of New Mexico. Currently, there are over 10 million items coming from the countries of the North, South, and Central America, along with Africa, Asia, Australia and the Pacific Islands. The museum offers one of the most complete records of human history and culture. The museum houses two permanent exhibits called the Ancestors and the People of the south the former having a 4-million-year history of the evolution of humankind, and the latter showing an in-depth record of 11,000 years of Southwestern culture. The other dynamic exhibits accompanied by lecture series offer interpretations of mans history across the globe. The museum offers visitors an opportunity to experience the richness of human life ways and provides an education and enjoyment to all.
Visiting the Turquoise Museum on Your Albuquerque Vacation
The Turquoise Museum is also said to be little gem of a museum as it homes the largest collection of turquoise around the globe which has been gathered from 60 mines in the world. With its wide array of turquoise, the museum has been useful for imagery and as a source of knowledge for many over the last 40 years. Visitors get to learn about the different turquoise mines here, along with see specimens and read stories of the previous stones to understand their mystery. The journey begins from a tunnel embedded with turquoise in the walls, and leads one to an exhibit which shows the blue stones geology, history, and mythology. You will also see maps showing where turquoise is mined, from different countries and find out how to determine whether the turquoise you buy is quality or not. There is also a real lapidary shop and the jewelry made there is sold in a gift shop that's open until 5pm. The privately owned museum will surely keep any visitor entertained and give an insight like none other!
