Albuquerque Attractions

Attractions in Albuquerque, New Mexico

ABQ Jump - ABQ Jump is a place where kids of all ages can run, jump, climb and play! ABQ Jump is Albuquerque's premier, affordable, indoor, climate-controlled amusement facility which features six giant inflatable slides, bounce houses and obstacle courses!

ABQ BioPark Aquarium - The aquarium tells the story of the river, from its headwaters to its entry to the Gulf of Mexico. Exhibits cover Gulf of Mexico saltwater species from a variety of habitats, including surf zone, shallow waters, coral reefs, open ocean, and deep ocean.

Albuquerque Museum - A beautiful Museum with the collections strong in Realist and Impressionist works and includes masterpieces by, among others, Cézanne, Daumier, Manet, Millet, Monet, Pissarro, Renoir, and Van Gogh.

Anderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum - Since the first balloon flights in 1783, there have been many feats recorded in the story of Balloon flight. Hot air and gas balloons have been used for adventure, scientific experiments, the arts, warfare, espionage, and the exploration of space. Learn about it all here. We offer fun activities for the kids also.

Cliffs Amusement Park - Ready to rock-n-roll like never before? Cliff's is home to some of the wildest thrill rides ever, including the newest Super Fire Ball! Spin through the air on the SideWinder and ride a Falling Star right into orbit! For the even more daring, there's Musik Express, sending riders for a spinning good time. Not to be missed is New Mexico's only super-coaster, The New Mexico Rattler!

Explora - Explora is part science center, part children’s museum, part free-choice school, part grandma’s attic, part grandpa’s garage, part laboratory, part neighborhood full of interesting people, and part of many people’s lives.

Hinkle Family Fun Center - The wind in your hair, your hands on the wheel, and your friends far behind you. Go Karts are only one of the many attractions at Hinkle. You will find Miniature Golf at its finest and so many other fun things to do.

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center - Learn about the fascinating life of the Pueblo People. Beginning with the Emergence stories of the Pueblos, visitors are led through a brief history and background of the Pueblos of New Mexico. Each time period is exhibited with relevant material objects from our permanent collection, and supplemented by objects on loan from other institutions.

National Hispanic Cultural Center - See the joy, passion, pain and perseverance of the local and national Hispanic community brought to light here. The National Hispanic Cultural Center offers a variety of programs and activities throughout the year in various artistic disciplines. Currently the Center conducts programs in the visual arts, performing arts, history & literary arts, media arts and education.

New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science - The Museum has eight permanent exhibit halls that take visitors on a journey through time we refer to as "Timetracks" providing snapshots of New Mexico from the formation of the universe to the present day.

Old Town Albuquerque - Take a walk through history around Albuquerque's Old Town, the serene village that has been the focal point of community life since 1706. Quiet hidden patios, winding brick paths, gardens and balconies are waiting to be discovered.

Petroglyph National Monument - Petroglyph National Monument protects a variety of cultural and natural resources including volcanoes, archeological sites and an estimated 24,000 carved images. Many of the images are recognizable as animals, people, brands and crosses; others are more complex.

Putt Putt Golf and Games - Are you looking for family entertainment rated "G" for a Great time? Putt-Putt Golf and Games offers three beautifully landscaped and entertaining miniature golf courses; an elaborate Game Room with the latest in video and prize winning games, and a snack bar offering tasty food, drink, and ice cream treats.

American International Rattlesnake Museum - The Rattlesnake Museum is an exciting and educational experience for the entire family. This animal conservation museum reveals the hundreds of ways that rattlesnakes and other "less desirable" animals have influenced our lives. Examples are given through artifacts, memorabilia, and the largest collection of different species of live rattlesnakes in the world.

ABQ BioPark Zoo - The Rio Grande Zoo offers visitors close encounters with more than 250 species of exotic and native animals. Popular species include seals and sea lions, chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, elephants, polar bears, giraffes, hippos, camels, tamarins, koalas, Mexican wolves, mountain lions, monkeys, jaguars, zebras and rhinoceros.

Roller Skate City - Roller Skate City is a beautiful, modern roller skating rink located in Albuquerque. The rink features a snack bar, a great sound system and more. Public skating on the weekends, family skating time, private parties, birthday parties, roller hockey leagues, skate sales and pro shops are just a few of the fun and healthy activities you'll find at Roller Skate City roller rink.

Sandia Peak Tramway - Take a trip on the world’s longest aerial tramway, transporting you above deep canyons and breathtaking terrain a distance of 2.7 miles. At sunset the desert skies produce a spectacular array of color, and your vantage point from the observation deck atop 10,378 foot Sandia Peak in the Cibola National Forest affords a panoramic view of the Rio Grande Valley and the Land of Enchantment.

World Balloon - Experience Albuquerque from a new perspective. Ride along with one of World Balloon's experienced pilots for a fun & unique flight. We fly each day year round, at sunrise, weather permitting.