Our Guide To Albuquerque Family Vacations
Family vacations in Albuquerque can be rewarding experiences or absolute disasters -- it all depends on pre-trip homework. To make planning easier, we've done all the preparation.As part of a Huffington Post Travel serieson traveling with children,ￂﾠhere are recommended attractions for those planning Albuquerque family vacations.
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Address:4401 Alameda Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113
Phone:505-821-1000
Hours:Open throughout early October
Price:Adults and children over 12, $8; children under 12, free
Sandia Peak Tramway
Address:10 Tramway Loop NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122
Phone:505-856-7325
Hours:Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily; Open Labor Day through Memorial Day, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m every day except Tuesday, open Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Price:Adults, $20; seniors, active military and teens 13 to 20, $17; children 5 to 12, $12; children under 5, free
Cliff's Amusement Park
Address:4800 Osuna Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone:505-881-9373
Hours:Open April through September. Hours vary, but the park usually opens at 11 a.m. and closes at 4, 6 or 7 p.m.
Price:Adults unlimited Ride Pass, $24.95; children under 2 unlimited Ride Pass, $15.95; Groups of 15 or more, $19.95
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
New Mexico is home to 19 American Indian pueblos, and theIndian Pueblo Cultural Centergives families a firsthand look at the food, culture and music of the state's native inhabitants. Take a walk through the museum to view the history and art of each of the pueblos before heading outside to the central courtyard for live dance demonstrations. Fill up on some local specialties at the Pueblo Harvest Cafe.
Address:2401 12th St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Phone:866-855-7902
Hours:Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Price:Adults, $6; seniors, $5.50; students and children 5 to 17, $3; children under 5, free
Explora
Address:1701 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Phone:505-224-8300
Hours:Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Open from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday
Price:Adults, $8; children, $4; seniors, $5; children under 1 year, free
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
Address:1801 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Phone:505-841-2800
Hours:Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Price:Adults, $7; seniors, $6; children, $4
Albuquerque BioPark
TheAlbuquerque BioParkis a zoo, aquarium and botanical garden rolled into one. The sprawling 64-acre zoo is home to more than 200 species of wildlife and includes double-decker sea lion and polar bear exhibits, a koala bear enclosure and the Night Watch, where visitors come face to face with animals of the night. The nearby aquarium houses a 285,000-gallon shark tank and a fresh-water exhibit highlighting some of New Mexico's native species.
Address:903 10th St. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone:505-764-6200
Hours:Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Price:Adults, $12; children and seniors, $5
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