Albuquerque Tourist Attractions and Sightseeing

(Albuquerque, New Mexico - NM, USA)

The city of Albuquerque offers visitors an array of tourist attractions to suit all tastes and ages. Albuquerque offers attractions that are only possible because of the area's incredible natural habitat of mountain and forest scenery, such as the Sandia Park Tramway - the world's longest tramway.

There are also many tourist attractions to keep the family entertained, including Albuquerque Aquarium and the Rio Grande Zoo, while Albuquerque's rich cultural history is reflected in attractions such as the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.

Sandia Peak Tramway

Address: 30 Tramway Road Northeast, Albuquerque, New Mexico NM, 87122, USA
Tel: +1 505 856 7325
Take the world's longest tramway from the desert floor up 10,378 feet / 3,163 meters above the canyons and forests to the mountaintop, from where you can take one of the several hiking trails on Sandia Peak.
Open hours: June to August, daily - 09:00 to 21:00; September to May - Monday, Wednesday to Sunday - 09:00 to 20:00, Tuesday - 17:00 to 20:00
Admission: charge, discount available for seniors and children, children four years old and younger are free

Albuquerque Aquarium at Albuquerque Biological Park

Address: 2601 Central Avenue NW, Albuquerque Biological Park, Albuquerque, New Mexico NM, 87102, USA
Tel: +1 505 764 6200
The Albuquerque Aquarium features a hugely popular 285,000-gallon ocean tank where sharks swim alongside reef fish, eels and sea turtles. The aquarium is one of Albuquerque's top family attractions and appeals to children of all ages.
Open hours: daily - 09:00 to 17:00, seasonal variations apply
Admission: charge, discount for children and seniors

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

Address: 2401 12th Street NW (1 block North of I-40), Albuquerque, New Mexico NM, 87104, USA
Tel: +1 505 843 7270
Owned and operated by the 19 Indian Pueblos tribes of New Mexico, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center showcases the history and accomplishments of the Pueblo people from Pre-Columbian times to the present day. The focus of the center is the 10,000-square-foot museum area, containing historical artifacts and contemporary art attractions.
Open hours: daily - 09:00 to 16:30, seasonal variations apply
Admission: charge, discount for children, seniors and students

Rio Grande Zoo at Albuquerque Biological Park

Address: 903 10th Street SW, Albuquerque Biological Park, Albuquerque, New Mexico NM, 87104, USA
Tel: +1 505 764 6200
This 64-acre / 26-hectare zoo features 250 species of animals, with attractions including primates, elephants and big cats, making it a hugely popular family day out.
Open hours: daily - 09:00 to 17:00, seasonal variations apply
Admission: charge, discount for children and seniors

The Beach Waterpark

Address: 1600 Desert Surf Loop NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico NM, 87107-6807, USA
Tel: +1 505 345 6066
Escape the desert heat at this waterpark featuring a 700,000-gallon wave pool, water slides and a quarter-mile long lazy river where you can float along at your leisure.
Open hours: May to September, 11:00 to 17:30, open later during summer months
Admission: charge, discount for children and seniors, children under three free