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During your Albuquerque vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
National Atomic Museum
"I am become death, the shatterer of worlds." Shortly after the successful detonation of the first atomic bomb, Robert Oppenheimer, who headed the Manhattan Project, said this, quoting from ancient Hindu texts. This and other valuable information highlight the 51-minute film Ten Seconds That Shook the World, which is shown daily (throughout the day) at this museum, an experience worth fitting into a busy schedule. The museum itself offers the next-best introduction to the nuclear age after the Bradbury Science Museum in Los Alamos, making for an interesting 1- to 2-hour perusal. It traces the history of nuclear-weapons development, beginning with the top-secret Manhattan Project of the 1940s, including a copy of the letter Albert Einstein wrote to President Franklin D. Roosevelt suggesting the possible need to beat the Germans at creating an atomic bomb -- a letter that surprisingly went ignored for nearly 2 years. You'll find a permanent Marie Curie exhibit in the lobby and full-scale models of the "Fat Man" and "Little Boy" bombs, as well as displays and films on the peaceful application of nuclear technology -- including nuclear medicine -- and other alternative energy sources.
Sandia Peak Tramway
This fun and exciting half-day or evening outing allows incredible views of the Albuquerque landscape and wildlife. The Sandia Peak Tram is a "jigback"; in other words, as one car approaches the top, the other nears the bottom. The two pass halfway through the trip, in the midst of a 1 1/2-mile "clear span" of unsupported cable between the second tower and the upper terminal.Several hiking trails are available on Sandia Peak, and one of them -- La Luz Trail -- takes you on a steep and rigorous trek from the base to the summit. The views in all directions are extraordinary. Note: The trails on Sandia may not be suitable for children. There is a popular and expensive restaurant, High Finance Restaurant and Tavern, at Sandia's summit. Special tram rates apply with dinner reservations. Be aware that the tram does not operate on very windy days.
Coronado State Monument
When the Spanish explorer Coronado traveled through this region in 1540-41 while searching for the Seven Cities of Cíbola, he wintered at a village on the west bank of the Rio Grande -- probably one located on the ruins of the ancient Anasazi Pueblo known as Kuaua. Those excavated ruins have been preserved in this state monument.Hundreds of rooms can be seen, and a kiva has been restored so that visitors can descend a ladder into the enclosed space, once the site of sacred rites. Unique multicolored murals, depicting human and animal forms, were found on successive layers of wall plaster in this and other kivas here; some examples are displayed in the monument's small archaeological museum.
Cinnamon Morning
Bienvenidos! Welcome to New Mexico, the land of enchantment. Here you will find superb arts and crafts, exquisite jewelry, unique food, interesting and friendly people, and the most charming of homes. In our home, which we lovingly restored, we combined the art and artifacts we have collected in Old and New Mexico and we delight in sharing it with our friends. We hope that we will soon be able to count you among our friends and that you, too, will enjoy the colorful decor of our home with ...
MCM Elegante
Discover the elegance that is the MCM Elegante Hotel. Our Hotel features spacious non-smoking guestrooms with private balconies; the full service Mesa Grill Restaurant with Complimentary Full Hot Breakfast Buffet; Sandia Springs Lounge with Complementary Evening Cocktails; indoor heated pool, whirlpool spa and fitness center. Everything you wanted in a Hotel and more... Completely Renovated in 2005. Complimentary Breakfast is limited to four people per room. Fees will apply for extra ...
Homewood Suites by Hilton Albuquerque / Journal Center
Conveniently located in north Albuquerque's busy commercial corridor. The hotel is in close proximity to small and mid-sized companies, as well as numerous upscale dining establishments. Adjacent to Cracker Barrel ...
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