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92 Best and Fun Things To Do In Downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico


TouristWire Editors

This is a popular destination for both locals and tourists. It’s home to the Downtown Growers’ Market, a farmer’s market with a wide variety of fresh produce, handicrafts, baked treats, and other goods.

In addition, there are plenty of places to eat and drink in Downtown Albuquerque, as well as a variety of shops and galleries. It’s also a great place to explore on foot, as there are several walking paths that connect it to other parts of the city.

There are so many things to do in downtown Albuquerque that it’s impossible to capture them all in one guide. However, here’s our list of the best and most fun attractions in Downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico

The 92 Most Popular Things To Do In Downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico

92. Tiguex Basketball Courts

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

Location: 1800 Mountain Road NW Albuquerque NM

91. New Mexico Rattler

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

Location: 4800 Osuna Road NE Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 881 9373

Web Address:   https://cliffsamusementpark.com/park-attractions/new-mexico-rattler/

90. McClellan Park

3.0 ★★★☆☆ (2 reviews)

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Location: 703 3rd Street SW Albuquerque NM

89. Piedra Lisa Canyon

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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88. Sawmill Park

5.0 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

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Location: 991 18th Street NW Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 764 0359

Web Address:   http://sawmillclt.org/

87. Milagro Vineyards

4.6 ★★★★★ (16 reviews)

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Location: 985 W Ella Dr Corrales NM

Tel:  505 898 3998

Web Address:   https://milagrowine.com/

86. Paseo de la Mesa Trail Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ (17 reviews)

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Location: Unnamed Rd. Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 768 4200

Web Address:   http://cabq.gov/openspace

85. Institute of Meteoritics Meteorite Museum

4.3 ★★★★☆ (19 reviews)

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Location: 221 Yale Boulevard Northeast MSC03 2050 Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 277 1644

Web Address:   http://meteorite.unm.edu/meteorites/meteorite-museum/

84. Amapola Gallery

4.8 ★★★★★ (20 reviews)

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Location: 205 Romero Street NW D Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 242 4311

Web Address:   http://amapolagallery.com/

83. Matthew Meadows Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (24 reviews)

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Location: 3300 Mateo Prado NW Albuquerque NM

Web Address:   http://cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/parks/city-parks/park-addresses

82. Ski New Mexico Ski Reports

4.0 ★★★★☆ (24 reviews)

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Location: 7432 La Jara NE Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 858 2422

81. South Broadway Cultural Center

4.4 ★★★★☆ (27 reviews)

Location: 1025 Broadway Blvd SE Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 848 1320

Web Address:   http://cabq.gov/culturalservices/south-broadway-cultural-center

80. Museum of Southwestern Biology

4.7 ★★★★★ (28 reviews)

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Location: CERIA Building 83 of 87131 302 Yale Blvd NE Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 277 1360

Web Address:   http://msb.unm.edu/

79. Sandia Foothills Open Space

4.6 ★★★★★ (29 reviews)

Location: Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 332 5240

Web Address:   http://cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/open-space/lands/sandia-foothills-open-space

78. Eye of the Sandias

4.7 ★★★★★ (31 reviews)

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Location: Albuquerque NM

77. Spaceship Ufo House

4.4 ★★★★☆ (35 reviews)

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Location: 3501 Monte Vista Blvd NE Albuquerque NM

76. Visit Albuquerque Visitor Information Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (36 reviews)

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Location: 522 Romero Street NW Albuquerque NM

Tel:  800 284 2282

Web Address:   https://visitalbuquerque.org/

75. Pasando Tiempo Winery and Vineyards

4.6 ★★★★★ (41 reviews)

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Location: 277 Dandelion Road Corrales NM

Tel:  505 228 0154

Web Address:   http://pasandotiempowinery.com/

74. Acequia Vineyards & Winery Llc

4.6 ★★★★★ (44 reviews)

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Location: 240 Reclining Acres Road Corrales NM

Tel:  505 898 0933

Web Address:   https://acequiawinery.com/

73. Albuquerque Journal Theatre

4.7 ★★★★★ (44 reviews)

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Location: Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 724 4771

Web Address:   http://nationalhispaniccenter.org/index.php

72. University of New Mexico Art Museum

4.5 ★★★★★ (46 reviews)

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Location: Center for the Arts 203 Cornell Dr Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 277 4001

Web Address:   http://artmuseum.unm.edu/

71. Bugarium

4.9 ★★★★★ (53 reviews)

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Location: 2601 Central Ave NW Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 768 2000

Web Address:   https://cabq.gov/culturalservices/biopark/garden/exhibits/bugarium

70. Casa San Ysidro

4.8 ★★★★★ (60 reviews)

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Location: 973 Old Church Road Corrales NM

Tel:  505 898 3915

Web Address:   https://cabq.gov/culturalservices/albuquerque-museum/casa-san-ysidro

69. 516 ARTS

4.4 ★★★★☆ (61 reviews)

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Location: 516 Central Ave SW Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 242 1445

Web Address:   https://516arts.org/

68. Three Guns Spring Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ (73 reviews)

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Location: 19 Tres Pistolas Trail NE Albuquerque NM

67. Garfield Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (85 reviews)

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Location: 907 Matthew Ave Albuquerque NM

66. New Mexico Holocaust Museum and Gellert Center for Education

4.6 ★★★★★ (87 reviews)

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Location: 616 Central Ave SW Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 247 0606

Web Address:   http://nmholocaustmuseum.org/

65. Wheels Museum Inc

4.4 ★★★★☆ (93 reviews)

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Location: 1100 2nd Street SW Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 243 6269

Web Address:   http://wheelsmuseum.org/

64. New Mexico Veterans Memorial

4.9 ★★★★★ (109 reviews)

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Location: 1100 Louisiana Blvd SE #5009 Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 768 4496

Web Address:   http://nmvetsmemorial.org/

63. Maxwell Museum of Anthropology

4.6 ★★★★★ (140 reviews)

Location: 500 University Blvd NE Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 277 4405

Web Address:   http://maxwellmuseum.unm.edu/

62. Open Space Visitor Center

4.8 ★★★★★ (143 reviews)

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Location: 6500 Coors Blvd NW Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 768 4950

Web Address:   http://cabq.gov/openspace

61. Piedra Lisa Canyon Loop Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ (146 reviews)

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Location: 13225 Menaul Blvd NE Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 768 5353

Web Address:   https://cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/open-space/lands/sandia-foothills-open-space

60. Gutierrez-Hubbell House

4.7 ★★★★★ (149 reviews)

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Location: 6029 Isleta Blvd SW Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 244 0507

Web Address:   http://gutierrezhubbellhouse.org/

59. Gruet Winery & Tasting Room

4.5 ★★★★★ (155 reviews)

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Location: 8400 Pan American Fwy NE Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 821 0055

Web Address:   http://gruetwinery.com/

58. New Mexico Steam Locomotive

4.8 ★★★★★ (161 reviews)

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Location: 1833 8th Street NW Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 246 2926

Web Address:   https://sf2926.business.site/

57. Rainbow Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (188 reviews)

Location: 301 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho NM

Tel:  505 891 5000

Web Address:   http://rrnm.gov/index.aspx

56. Turquoise Museum

4.5 ★★★★★ (195 reviews)

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Location: 400 2nd Street SW Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 433 3684

Web Address:   http://turquoisemuseum.com/

55. Elena Gallegos Open Space

4.8 ★★★★★ (198 reviews)

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Location: 7100 Tramway Blvd NE Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 768 5353

Web Address:   https://cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/open-space/lands/elena-gallegos-open-space

54. Graves Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ (210 reviews)

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Location: 820 Cutler Ave NW & 9th Street Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 857 8650

Web Address:   http://cabq.gov/

53. Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge

4.5 ★★★★★ (214 reviews)

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Location: 7851 2nd Street SW Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 248 6667

Web Address:   http://fws.gov/refuge/valle_de_oro/

52. Los Poblanos Fields Open Space

4.8 ★★★★★ (215 reviews)

Location: 6000 6018 Los Poblanos Field Trails Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 768 4200

Web Address:   https://cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/parks/prescription-trails/87107/los-poblanos-open-space

51. Rio Grande Triangle Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (226 reviews)

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Location: 1451 Kit Carson Ave SW Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 768 5353

Web Address:   https://cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/parks/dog-parks

50. Piedras Marcadas Canyon

4.7 ★★★★★ (233 reviews)

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Location: Jill Patricia Street NW Albuquerque NM

Web Address:   https://nps.gov/petr/planyourvisit/pmc.htm

49. National Hispanic Cultural Center

4.6 ★★★★★ (255 reviews)

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Location: 1701 4th Street SW Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 246 2261

Web Address:   http://nhccnm.org/

48. Tiguex Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (281 reviews)

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Location: 1800 Mountain Road NW Albuquerque NM

Web Address:   https://cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/parks/prescription-trails/87104/tiguex-park

47. Santa Barbara Martineztown Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (287 reviews)

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Location: 1825 Edith Blvd NE Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 224 6682

Web Address:   http://cabq.gov/

46. Netherwood Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (295 reviews)

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Location: 2613 Morrow Rd. Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 768 5300

Web Address:   https://cabq.gov/

45. #AbqTours – History & GHOST Tours of Old Town

4.7 ★★★★★ (324 reviews)

Location: Plaza don Luis 303 120 Romero Street NW Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 246 8687

Web Address:   https://abqtours.fun/

44. Phil Chacon Park

3.8 ★★★★☆ (350 reviews)

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Location: 7600 Southern Ave SE Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 768 5303

Web Address:   http://cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/parks/prescription-trails/87108/phil-chacon-park

43. Rinconada Canyon Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ (356 reviews)

Location: 7601 Street Josephs Ave Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 899 0205

Web Address:   https://nps.gov/petr/planyourvisit/rincon.htm

42. Sasebo Japanese Garden at ABQ Biopark

4.8 ★★★★★ (396 reviews)

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Location: 2601 Central Ave NW Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 768 2000

Web Address:   https://cabq.gov/culturalservices/biopark/garden/exhibits/japanese-garden

41. Pueblo Montaño Picnic Area and Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ (403 reviews)

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Location: 4100 4112 Montano Road NW Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 344 7240

Web Address:   https://cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/open-space/lands/rio-grande-valley-state-park

40. Arroyo Del Oso Golf Course

4.5 ★★★★★ (404 reviews)

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Location: 7001 Osuna Road NE Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 884 7505

Web Address:   http://cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/recreation/golf/arroyo-del-oso-golf-course

39. Casa Rondeña Winery

4.4 ★★★★☆ (419 reviews)

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Location: 733 Chavez Road Los Ranchos De Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 344 5911

Web Address:   http://casarondena.com/

38. Civic Plaza

4.4 ★★★★☆ (466 reviews)

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Location: 1 Civic Plaza Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 768 4575

Web Address:   http://civicplazapresents.com/

37. Albuquerque Rail Yards

4.5 ★★★★★ (473 reviews)

Location: 722 3rd Street SW Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 768 3556

Web Address:   http://railyardsmarket.org/

36. Unser Racing Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (511 reviews)

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Location: 1776 Montano Road NW Los Ranchos De Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 341 1776

Web Address:   https://unserracingmuseum.com/

35. El Oso Grande Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (532 reviews)

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Location: 10600 Osuna Road NE Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 768 5353

Web Address:   http://cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/parks/prescription-trails/87111/el-oso-grande-trails

34. Embudito Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ (595 reviews)

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Location: Trailhead Road NE Albuquerque NM

Web Address:   http://cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/open-space/lands/sandia-foothills-open-space

33. Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (616 reviews)

Location: 3930 Pan American Fwy NE Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 910 4389

Web Address:   https://urbanair.com/new-mexico-albuquerque

32. Isleta Lakes & RV Park

3.8 ★★★★☆ (635 reviews)

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Credit: Isleta Lakes & RV Park, Google Maps

Location: 4051 NM 327 Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 244 8102

Web Address:   https://isleta.com/lakes-rv-park/

31. San Felipe de Neri Church

4.7 ★★★★★ (637 reviews)

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Location: 2005 N Plaza Street NW Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 243 4628

Web Address:   http://sanfelipedeneri.org/

30. Boca Negra Canyon

4.7 ★★★★★ (657 reviews)

Location: Atrisco Dr NW Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 873 6620

Web Address:   http://nps.gov/petr/planyourvisit/bn.htm

29. Rattlesnake Museum & Gift Shop

4.6 ★★★★★ (682 reviews)

Location: 202 San Felipe Street NW Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 242 6569

Web Address:   http://rattlesnakes.com/

28. Rio Grande Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (701 reviews)

Location: 1744 Kit Carson Ave SW Albuquerque NM

Web Address:   http://cabq.gov/

27. Robinson Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (704 reviews)

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Location: 810 Copper Ave NW Albuquerque NM

Web Address:   http://cabq.gov/

26. USS Bullhead Memorial Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (785 reviews)

Location: 1606 San Pedro Dr SE Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 768 2000

Web Address:   http://cabq.gov/contact-us

25. Rail Yards Market Open May – Oct

4.6 ★★★★★ (813 reviews)

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Location: 777 1st Street SW Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 600 1109

Web Address:   http://railyardsmarket.org/

24. Jerry Cline Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (840 reviews)

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Location: 7001 Constitution Ave NE Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 768 5353

Web Address:   https://cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/parks/prescription-trails/87110/jerry-cline-park

23. El Vado Motel

4.6 ★★★★★ (854 reviews)

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Location: 2500 Central Ave SW Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 361 1667

Web Address:   https://elvadoabq.com/

22. Mariposa Basin Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (975 reviews)

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Location: 4900 Kachina Street NW Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 857 8650

Web Address:   http://cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/parks/prescription-trails/87120/marisposa-basin-park

21. Rio Grande Nature Center State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,037 reviews)

Location: 2901 Candelaria Road NW Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 344 7240

Web Address:   http://emnrd.state.nm.us/spd/riograndenaturecenterstatepark.html

20. Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,419 reviews)

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Credit: Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, Google Maps

Location: 9201 Balloon Museum Dr NE Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 768 6020

Web Address:   http://balloonmuseum.com/

19. Roosevelt Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,905 reviews)

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Location: 500 Spruce Street SE Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 768 5353

Web Address:   https://cabq.gov/

18. Tingley Beach

4.4 ★★★★☆ (2,001 reviews)

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Location: 1800 Tingley Dr SW Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 768 2000

Web Address:   http://cabq.gov/culturalservices/biopark/tingley/fishing

17. Hinkle Fun Center

4.4 ★★★★☆ (2,205 reviews)

Location: 12931 n School Road NE Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 299 3100

Web Address:   https://hinklefuncenter.com/

16. A Park Above

4.8 ★★★★★ (2,840 reviews)

Location: 2441 Westside Ct SE Rio Rancho NM

Tel:  505 994 6338

Web Address:   https://rrnm.gov/2710/A-Park-Above

15. Cliff’s Amusement Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (3,591 reviews)

Location: 4800 Osuna Road NE Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 881 9373

Web Address:   http://cliffsamusementpark.com/

14. The Downs Racetrack & Casino

3.8 ★★★★☆ (4,345 reviews)

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Location: 145 Louisiana Blvd NE Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 767 7171

Web Address:   http://abqdowns.com/

13. ABQ BioPark Aquarium

4.6 ★★★★★ (4,636 reviews)

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Location: 2601 Central Ave NW Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 764 6200

Web Address:   http://abqbiopark.com/

12. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

4.5 ★★★★★ (5,062 reviews)

Location: 2401 12th Street NW Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 843 7270

Web Address:   http://indianpueblo.org/

11. Old Town Plaza

4.6 ★★★★★ (6,636 reviews)

Location: 200 N Plaza Street NW Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 221 6490

Web Address:   http://albuquerqueoldtown.com/

10. ABQ BioPark – Botanic Garden

4.7 ★★★★★ (7,040 reviews)

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Location: 2601 Central Ave NW Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 764 6200

Web Address:   http://cabq.gov/biopark

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9. Mary Fox Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (40 reviews)

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Location: 401 13th Street NW Albuquerque NM

8. ABQ BioPark Zoo

4.6 ★★★★★ (449 reviews)

Location: 899 12th Street SW Albuquerque NM

Web Address:   https://cabq.gov/artsculture/biopark/zoo/zoo-animals

7. Albuquerque Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,928 reviews)

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Location: 2000 Mountain Road NW Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 243 7255

Web Address:   http://albuquerquemuseum.org/

6. National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

4.8 ★★★★★ (2,635 reviews)

Location: 601 Eubank Blvd SE Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 245 2137

Web Address:   http://nuclearmuseum.org/

5. Petroglyph National Monument

4.6 ★★★★★ (3,358 reviews)

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Location: Western Trail NW Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 899 0205

Web Address:   https://nps.gov/petr/index.htm

4. Explora Science Center and Children’s Museum of Albuquerque

4.8 ★★★★★ (3,364 reviews)

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Location: 1701 Mountain Road NW Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 600 6072

Web Address:   http://explora.us/

3. New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science

4.7 ★★★★★ (3,758 reviews)

Location: 1801 Mountain Road NW Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 841 2800

Web Address:   http://nmnaturalhistory.org/

2. Sandia Peak Tramway

4.7 ★★★★★ (7,343 reviews)

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Location: 30 Tramway Road NE Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 856 1532

Web Address:   http://sandiapeak.com/

1. ABQ BioPark

4.5 ★★★★★ (10,654 reviews)

Location: 903 10th Street SW Albuquerque NM

Tel:  505 764 6200

Web Address:   http://cabq.gov/biopark

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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