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During your Albuquerque vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
American International Rattlesnake Museum
This unique museum, located just off Old Town Plaza, has living specimens of common, uncommon, and very rare rattlesnakes of North, Central, and South America in naturally landscaped habitats. Oddities such as albino and patternless rattlesnakes are included, as is a display popular with youngsters: baby rattlesnakes. More than 30 species can be seen, followed by a 7-minute film on this contributor to the ecological balance of our hemisphere. Throughout the museum are rattlesnake artifacts from early American history, Native American culture, medicine, the arts, and advertising. You'll also find a gift shop that specializes in Native American jewelry, T-shirts, and other memorabilia related to the natural world and the Southwest, all with an emphasis on rattlesnakes.
¡Explora! Science Center and Children's Museum
As a center for lifelong learning, ¡Explora! houses more than 250 hands-on scientific exhibits for visitors of all ages on topics as diverse as water, the Rio Grande, light and optics, biological perception, and energy. It features exhibits utilizing technology that is creatively accessible to the public and exhibits that engage visitors in creating all kinds of art.
National Hispanic Cultural Center
Located in the historic Barelas neighborhood on the Camino Real, this gem of Albuquerque museums offers a rich cultural journey through hundreds of years of history and across the globe. It explores Hispanic arts and lifeways with visual arts, drama, music, dance, and other programs. I most enjoyed the 11,000-square-foot gallery space, which exhibits exciting contemporary and traditional works. Look for photographs by Miguel Gandert. An exciting 2004 exhibit was Corridos Sin Fronteras, which re-creates the historical development of the corrida (a song portraying an adventure) in Mexico and the southwestern U.S. A restaurant offers New Mexican and American food. It's a good spot to sample authentic regional dishes such as tacos and enchiladas either from a buffet or by ordering from the menu. My favorite is the tortilla burger (a burger served in a flour tortilla, with all the fixin's). Plans are to incorporate a cultural cooking component into the center, which would allow visitors to sample Hispanic foods from all over the world.
Residence Inn by Marriott Albuquerque North
At Residence Inn, we have perfected the extended stay experience by combining features guests want from a traditional hotel with all the comforts of home. Our spacious suites offer separate living and sleeping areas, a fully equipped kitchen and free high speed Internet access!. The Residence Inn Albuquerque North is located off Interstate 25 three miles south of Balloon Fiesta Park: home of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta held every October. Cliff's Amusement Park is one half ...
Holiday Inn Express ALBUQUERQUE-AIRPORT
Welcome to New Mexico, the land of enchantment. The place to stay in Albuquerque is the Holiday Inn Express Albuquerque-Airport Hotel. We are conveniently located near the Albuquerque Airport and a mile from Kirtland Air Force base and the University of New Mexico and all that Albuquerque has to offer. Hotel features include complimentary continental breakfast and free wireless high speed Internet and free local phone calls. Visit Albuquerque, NM and stay smart at the Holiday Inn Express ...
Marriott Albuquerque Pyramid North
The Marriott Albuquerque Pyramid North is a southwestern Santa Fe style hotel featuring an open ten-story atrium with lush greenery and a rock waterfall. Ideally located off Interstate 25 in the Journal Center business complex, the hotel is just minutes from the airport, historic Old Town and the Sandia Tram. Downtown Albuquerque is four miles south. The full-service Marriott Albuquerque Pyramid North hotel offers deluxe acommodations featuring Marriott's luxurious new bedding package and ...
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