Albuquerque Official Visitors Guide - Spring 2008 - (Page 50)

Turquoise Museum (Old Town) 2107 Central Ave NW 87104 Phone: 2478650 fax: 247-8765 Learn everything about turquoise, mines, history, lapidary, consumer education. CC, HF National Radio Astronomy Observatory Very Large Array Visitor Center New Mexico Wilderness Alliance University of New Mexico Art Museum PO Box O Socorro NM 87801 Phone: (575) 8357000 fax: (575) 835-7027 50 mi W of Socorro on Hwy 60. Exhibits, gift shop & walking tour of world-famous radio telescope. C, CC, HL www.nrao.edu 142 Truman NE #B-1 87108 Phone: 843-8696 fax: 843-8697 “Wild Guide” is a passport to the NM outdoors. It is packed with hikes, projects and wilderness lore by local authors. www.nmwild.org UNM Center for the Arts 87131-1416 Phone: 277-4001 fax: 277-7315 World-class museums include collections of art, science & cultural history. unmartmuseum.unm.edu/ Salmon Ruins Museum Sandia Lakes Recreation Area Unser Racing Museum 1776 Montano Rd NW 87107 Phone: 341-1776 fax: 342-1776 Toll Free: (800) 258-6737 Daily: 10:00am-4:00pm. Evening hours available by appointment for group functions. Over 30 race cars. The history of 4 generations of Unsers. CC, HF www.unserracingmuseum.com 6131 US Hwy 64 Bloomfield NM 87413 Phone: (505) 632-2013 fax: (505) 632-8633 11thCentury Pueblo, Museum, Pioneer Homestead, Gift Shop & Heritage Park. Journey into the Past. Guided tours to Chaco Canyon, Navajo Pueblitos, & Rock Art in the Four Corners Region. www.salmonruins.com 11143 Highway 85 NW 87114 Phone: 897-3971 fax: 897-5119 15 MTA. I-25 Exit 234, W, N 1 mi on NM 313. Fishing, hiking, bird watching, picnicking, playground, shelters, bait & tackle store. A, C, HF www.sandialakes.com Sandia Peak Mountain Biking NATIVE AMERICAN CENTERS Pueblo of Zuni-Tourism Office 1239-B State Hwy 53 Zuni NM 87327 Phone: (505) 782-7238 fax: (505) 782-7210 Experience the past today where “history” in the Southwest began! C, CC, GS www.zunitourism.com Wheels Museum (Development Office) Crest Scenic Byway 536 87122 Phone: 2429052 fax: 242-6549 Weekends & Holidays, Memorial Day through Labor Day & Balloon Fiesta. Mountain bike trail system 15+ miles, full-service rental shop, bike/chairlift, scenic rides & cafe. CC www.sandiapeak.com 1501 1st St NW 87102 Phone: 243-6269 fax: 842-0747 Still in early development, the museum will be a world-class attraction, exploring the history of transportation. www.wheelsmuseum.org Santa Fe Mountain Adventures Pueblo of Jemez Walatowa Visitor Center MUSEUMS OTHER COMMUNITIES Coronado State Monument 485 Kuaua Rd (I-25 exit 242 - 1 mi West of Bernalillo) Bernalillo NM 87004 Phone: (505) 867-5351 fax: (505) 867-1733 Open Wed-Mon: 8:30am-5:00pm. Museum, pueblo ruins, 14th century mural paintings. C, CC, HF 7413 Hwy 4 Jemez Pueblo NM 87024 Phone: (575) 834-7235 fax: (575) 834-7331 Museum exhibit, replica of traditional fieldhouse. Gift shop featuring Jemez pottery. CC, HF www.jemezpueblo.org 310 Read St Santa Fe, NM 87501 Phone: (505) 988-4000 fax: (505) 988-4010 Toll Free: (800) 965-4010 Guided hiking, geocaching, rafting, snowshoeing, biking, Bandelier & Tent Rocks tours. CC, HL. www.SantaFemountainadventures.com Shooting Range Park Sky City Cultural Center & Haaku Museum El Rancho de las Golondrinas 334 Los Pinos Rd Santa Fe NM 87507 Phone: (505) 471-2261 fax: (505) 471-5623 JuneSeptember, Spanish colonial living history museum on 1710 historic ranch. CC, HF www.golondrinas.org 14 mi. S of I-40 @ Exit 102 (Below Sky City - Old Village) Acoma NM 87034 Phone: (505) 552-7860 fax: (505) 552-7204 Toll Free: (800) 747-0181 Acoma Artisan marketplace, vendor demonstrations, museum, library. Guided walking tours, theater. Videos prohibited. Cafe. C, CC, GS, HF, Res. www.skycity.com 16001 Shooting Range Access Rd 87120 Phone: 836-8785 The Park is a safe location to learn the use of firearms for personal protection and hunting. 12 miles west of “Big I.” Exit Paseo del Vulcan, right four miles; turn left onto Shooting Range Road. www.cabq.gov/openspace Stone Age Climbing Gym OUTDOOR RECREATION Active Knowledge Bicycling (Nob Hill) 3407 Central NE 87106 Phone: 238-8638 fax: 265-3536 Daily: 7:00am-7:00pm by Res. Cultural & educational tours of the Southwest. 1-14 day bike/hike/rafting. CC, HL, Res. www.bikecoop.com 4201 Yale Blvd NE Ste I 87107 Phone: 341-2016 fax: 341-2015 Climbing school, group events. Outdoor guided climbs. CC, HF, Res. (for groups only). www.stoneageclimbinggym.com Georgia O’Keeffe Museum 217 Johnson St Santa Fe NM 87501 Phone: (505) 946-1000 fax: (505) 946-1091 Featuring the breathtaking work of Georgia O’Keeffe and her American Modernist contemporaries. CC, HF www.okeeffemuseum.org Suntoucher Mountain Guides The Bike Coop Ltd. (Nob Hill) 2900 Vista del Rey NE Ste 18D 87112 Phone: 400-5590 fax: 293-3604 Guided adventures and instruction in rock climbing, hiking & backcountry skiing. Res. www.suntoucher.com The International UFO Museum & Research Center at Roswell, NM 114 N Main St Roswell NM 88203 Phone: (575) 625-9495 fax: (575) 625-1907 Toll Free: (800) 822-3545 Dedicated to the 1947 Roswell Incident & all other UFO phenomenon. CC, HF www.roswellufomuseum.com 3407 Central NE 87106 Phone: 265-5170 fax: 265-3536 Bike sales, repairs, custom builds, bike fits, coaching and tours. CC, HL, Res. www.bikecoop.com Tingley Beach - Alb Biological Park Elena Gallegos Picnic Area, Albert G. Simms Park Living Wildlife Museum - Wildlife West Nature Park 87 N Frontage Rd Edgewood NM 87015 Phone: 281-7655 fax: 281-7170 Toll Free: (877) 981-9453 24 species of native rescued wildlife zoo on 122-acres. Overnight wildlife adventures. CC, GS, HF, RV www.wildlifewest.org 7100 Tramway Blvd NE 87122 Phone: 452-5200 fax: 873-6628 640 Acres. North on Tramway from I-40 to Simms Park Rd. Mountain area, hiking, biking, horseback riding, picnicking & sightseeing. www.cabq.gov/openspace.com 1800 Tingley Drive SW (South of Central Ave) 87102 Phone: 764-6200 fax: 764-6281 The lakes at Tingley Beach are open for fishing & include a catch & release pond, a children-only pond & a central pond. NM fishing licenses are required for ages 12 & older. www.cabq.gov/biopark RAFTING Far Flung Adventures PO Box 707 El Prado NM 87529-0707 Phone: (575) 758-2628 fax: (575) 776-1443 Toll Free: (800) 359-2627 NM’s premier river rafting outfitter, Rio Grande & Rio Chama. CC, Res. www.farflung.com Ice Cave & Bandera Volcano New Mexico Museum of Space History 12,000 Ice Caves Rd (25 mi SW of Grants, Hwy 53) Grants NM 87020 Phone: (505) 783-4303 Toll Free: (888) ICE-CAVE For a real experience in contrast visit the Land of Fire & Ice. www.icecaves.com PO Box 5430 Alamogordo NM 88311-5430 Phone: (575) 437-2840 fax: (575) 437-7722 Toll Free: (877) 333-6589 Daily: 9:00am-5:00pm. Museum features space & rocket exhibits, Space Hall of Fame & IMAX Theater. HF www.nmspacemuseum.org Los Altos Park - Municipal Park Los Rios River Runners 10100 Lomas Blvd NE Phone: 291-6239 fax: 291-6259 This is a 32-acre city park. It has 6 tennis courts, playground, 4 lit softball fields, 1 indoor pool, 12 horseshoe courts, barbecue grills and 11 picnic tables. PO Box 2734 Taos NM 87571 Phone: (575) 776-8854 fax: (575) 737-0839 Toll Free: (800) 544-1181 NM’s oldest & most experienced. Full, half & multi-day adventures. CC www. losriosriverrunners.com Museum of New Mexico 725 Camino Lejo Santa Fe NM 87505 Phone: (505) 476-1144 fax: (505) 476-1228 Art, history & culture of the Southwest with 4 Santa Fe museums & 6 monuments statewide. A, CC, HL www.museumofnewmexico.org New Mexico Jeep Tours SKATING Los Altos Skate Park - Municipal Park 10140 1/2 Lomas 87112 Phone: 857-8640 This is the fastest skate park in the West. Please use a helmet. www.cabq.gov/recreation www.itsatrip.org 9950 Florence NE 87122 Phone: 252-0112 fax: 856-9988 With an expert guide, explore off-road ruins, petroglyphs & scenic sights by Jeep, on foot or both. CC www.nmjeeptours.com http://www.nmwild.org http://www.nrao.edu http://unmartmuseum.unm.edu/ http://www.sandialakes.com http://www.salmonruins.com http://www.unserracingmuseum.com http://www.sandiapeak.com http://www.zunitourism.com http://www.wheelsmuseum.org http://www.SantaFemountainadventures.com http://www.jemezpueblo.org http://www.cabq.gov/openspace http://www.skycity.com http://www.golondrinas.org http://www.stoneageclimbinggym.com http://www.bikecoop.com http://www.okeeffemuseum.org http://www.suntoucher.com http://www.bikecoop.com http://www.roswellufomuseum.com http://www.cabq.gov/biopark http://www.cabq.gov/openspace.com http://www.wildlifewest.org http://www.farflung.com http://www.icecaves.com http://losriosriverrunners.com http://www.nmspacemuseum.org http://www.cabq.gov/recreation http://www.museumofnewmexico.org http://www.nmjeeptours.com http://www.itsatrip.org

Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Albuquerque Official Visitors Guide - Spring 2008

Albuquerque Official Visitors Guide - Spring 2008 Contents Welcome to Albuquerque Visitor & Relocation Information Maps Cultural Conversations Pueblo Culture Arts What's New? Family Outings Calendar of Events Ballooning High Desert Golfing Birding in Albuquerque Outdoor Enthusiasm Albuquerque's Original Flavors Shopping Destinations Resource Directory of Marketing Partners Lodging Directory Virtual Ad Index

Albuquerque Official Visitors Guide - Spring 2008

For optimal viewing of this digital publication, please enable JavaScript and then refresh the page. If you would like to try to load the digital publication without using Flash Player detection, please click here.