Spring Break in Albuquerque - Unforgettable NM Trip


 From Visit Albuquerque:

Albuquerque is a destination with fun for the whole family. Whether it’s immersing yourself in interactive video games or viewing the largest collection of rattlesnakes in the world, your family will find an exciting spring break activity in Albuquerque.

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Warmer temperatures are just around the corner, and that can mean only one thing: spring break is on its way! Beat the boredom with your kids by checking out some fun activities for the whole family to enjoy around Albuquerque.

ALBUQUERQUE BIOPARK

Sharks and polar bears in the desert aren’t a far-fetched possibility at the ABQ BioPark. Get up close and personal with animals from all over the world at the Albuquerque Zoo. Explore how even in a landlocked state, we’re much closer to the ocean than we realize at the Albuquerque Aquarium. With the arrival of spring, see what’s blooming at the Albuquerque Botanic Garden. To cap it all off, take a walk through the Bosque or visit the fishing ponds at Tingley Beach.


Check Out:

The Nob Hill Neighborhood

The Nob Hill neighborhood is often lauded as the quirkiest neighborhood in the city. Nob Hill Main Street, located along Central Avenue between Washington and Gibson, is chock-full of funky shops, restaurants and bars. Being so close to the University of New Mexico, Nob Hill and the university area bleed together, making the neighborhood all the more vibrant and youthful.


Sandia Peak Tramway

Sandia Peak Tramway has taken more than 12 million passengers to the top of Sandia Peak and back again, and celebrated its 50th anniversary in May 2016. Located on the eastern edge of Albuquerque, New Mexico’s largest city, the tram is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Central New Mexico.   





The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science is a natural history and science museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico near Old Town Albuquerque. The Museum was founded in 1986. It operates as a public revenue facility of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs.


The Greatest Hamburger In America Is: Blake's Lotaburger

Expertly seasoned & seared Premium Angus Beef patties, tangy pickle slices, a perfect layer of mustard & fresh lettuce, onion & tomato all between two lightly toasted buns? Did I mention exclusively packaged, 100% Hatch Valley grown Green Chile that’s registered by the New Mexico Department of Agriculture? Quality ingredients: Check.



Hidden up New Mexico State Road 14 (also know as the Turquoise Trail) between Albuquerque and Santa Fe is the small eclectic town of Madrid. The town presently is home to several shops, restaurants and a museum, but almost eighty years ago this small wasn't all that small at all.



New Mexico has always embodied the exotic: deep multiculturalism, the mythology of the American West (and a truckload of cinematic Westerns) and epically enormous landscapes. 



Whether you have a car or not, getting from Albuquerque to Santa Fe is an easy trip. The Rail Runner Express train connects the two cities with high-speed, no-hassle transportation for visitors and commuters alike. The Rail Runner jaunt has been wildly popular since its inaugural run for reasons beyond the obvious economic savings to regular travelers.

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