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World Theme Park Adventure Guide
Special feature by MainTour with secret tips for finding and planning the ultimate adventure thrill experience.
Discount passes and special offers included.
World Zoo Tour Adventure Guide
Special feature by MainTour preview the ultimate animal discovery adventures. Hotlink to exciting
zoological parks and aquariums. Discount passes and special offers included.
Zoos, Aquariums & Gardens
Tour Rio Grande Zoo
A world-class zoological park in Albuquerque New Mexico.
Tour Albuquerque Aquarium
Includes giant shark tank.
| Albuquerque Aquarium | Albuquerque | Aquarium |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronado Monument | Bernalillo | Historic Landmark | |
| U.N.M. Geology Museum | Albuquerque-UNM | Museum | |
| Indian Pueblo Cultural Center | Albuquerque | Museum | |
| Jonson Gallery | Albuquerque-UNM | Art Gallery | |
| Maxwell Museum of Anthropology | Albuquerque-UNM | Museum | |
| Meteorite Museum | Albuquerque-UNM | Museum | |
| Mission San Agustin | Isleta Pueblo | Historic Landmark | |
| Museum of Art & Science | Albuquerque | Museum | |
| Museum Natural History & Science | Albuquerque | Museum | |
| National Atomic Museum | Kirtland A.F.B. | Museum | |
| U.N.M. Observatory | Albuquerque-UNM | Observatory | |
| Old Town Plaza | Albuquerque | Scenic Landmark | |
| Petroglyph Nat'l Monument | Albuquerque | Scenic Landmark | |
| Rio Grande Botanical Gardens | Albuquerque | Gardens | |
| Rio Grande Zoo | Albuquerque | Zoo | |
| Salinas Pueblos Nat'l Mon. | Mountainair | Historic Landmark | |
| Southwest Biology Museum | Albuquerque-UNM | Museum | |
| Tamarind Institute | Albuquerque-UNM | Art Gallery | |
| University Art Museum | Albuquerque-UNM | Art Gallery | |
New Mexico Wilderness Adventures
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Discover New Mexico's natural wonders when you explore to a scenic backdrop of amazing desert, mountain, islands and coastal terrain.
New Mexico features many exciting high wilderness adventures opportunities for
rock climbing, mountaineering, ocean sailing, camping, hiking and more.
- traditional indian dances - weekends 11AM and 2PM (May-Oct)
- museums and restaurants
- discount gift shops - pottery, rugs, jewelry, etc
- southwestern souvenirs
- state information center
World Museum Adventure Tour Guide
Special feature of MainTour to help you find the best musuems, libraries, galleries and science centers.
Tour University of New Mexico
Educational Museums and exciting collegiate sports action.
Tour Albuquerque Museum of Natural History & Science
Dioramas and exhibits explore the geological history of the
American Southwest;
Albuquerque Museum of Art & History
2000 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM; (505) 243-7255;
The country's first solar heated museum depicts great displays
about the 400 year history of the Rio Grande Valley. Museum also
includes children's exhibits, sculpture garden and other items of
art, history and science.
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2401 - 12th St NW, Albuquerque, NM; (505) 843-7270;
Open: Daily 9AM-5:30PM; Museum Admission: $3 Adult / Students $2;
Museum and arts and crafts market recreating the history and culture
of New Mexico's 19 pueblos. A truly great collection of high quality
native arts, crafts and dress.
National Atomic Museum
Bldg 20358, Wyoming Blvd SE, Kirtland A.F.B., NM; (505) 284-3243;
Open: Daily 9AM-5PM; Free Admission;
This museum traces the history of the development of nuclear weapons with film, photographs and genuine artifacts such as an original hydrogen bomb (do not touch!), missiles and artillery pieces. Aircraft on display include B-52 and B-29 bombers. A special 53-minute documentary film about the Manhattan Project is shown daily.
Located on Kirtland Air Force Base - just ask the military police at the gate entrance for a travel pass to the museum. Be prepared to show proof of automobile registration, insurance and drivers license.
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New Mexico Bookstore
This site features the best regional magazines, roadmaps, guidebooks, local history, folklore, fiction, recreation, adventure and more.
Tour Pasadena California
Best known for the Tournament of Roses Parade and Bowl Game.
Tourists may also enjoy visits to Old Town Pasadena which features a huge variety of choices of restaurants, shopping centers, night clubs, bars,
and movie theaters, and 'Paseo Colorado,' which features a unique collection of retail stores, fine and casual dining and garden promenades.
Tour Old Town
Old Town Plaza is the original village settlement dating back to 1706.
Tour Salinas Pueblos Mission National Monument
Three 17th century indian pueblo/missions left fairly well intact.
Mission of San Agustin de Isleta
Isleta Pueblo, NM; (505) 869-3398;
Open: Daily 9AM-6PM; Free Admission;
Located 16 miles south of Albuquerque along I-25, this church was
started in 1613 by Fray Juan de Salas, but badly burned in during the
Pueblo Rebellion. The church was rebuilt after the reconquest of 1692
and has been in constant use since.
Petroglyph National Monument
6001 Unser Blvd NW, Albuquerque NM; (505) 899-0205;
Open: Daily 8AM-5PM; Admission: $2 per car;
This 7,100-acre preserve along the western escarpment is one of the largest sources of indian pictographs in the country. Since 1300 A.D., Native Americans have come here to inscribe their story on these great black rocks and hold special ceremonies. Over 17,000 pictographs are found here in the base of lava rock underneath a series of volcanoes. Look for the visitor center and Boca Negra Canyon trail.
Coronado State Park and Monument
Kuaua Rd, Bernalillo, NM; (505) 867-5351;
Located on a strategic high bluff is the abandoned indian
Kuaua Pueblo. The legendary explorer Coronado came here
in 1540 on his search for the Seven Cities of Cibola and stayed
for nearly a year. Excavated in the 1930's this site contains
over 1,200 rooms and five ceremonial kivas. There is a park
campground located amongst the ruins.
More Area Historic Landmarks
Albuquerque Campground Directory
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Botanical Garden Park Explorer
Visit the most incredible garden park displays around the world.
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