subject: Lineup The Low-price Inn As Well As Transport To Enjoy One Of The Excellent Albuquerque Vacations [print this page] Heading out to Maxwell Museum of Anthropology on Your Albuquerque Vacation
The Maxwell Museum of Anthropology was founded in 1932, and was the first public museum in Albuquerque. A part of the University of New Mexico, the museum was made as anthropology museum to uncover the rising collection of artifacts and is gathered from field schools of archaeological research associated with the UNM Anthropology Department, the School of American Research, and the Museum of New Mexico. It holds more than 10 million items which are worldwide in scope with extensive holdings from throughout North, South, and Central America, Africa, Asia, Australia and the Pacific Islands. It holds mankinds most comprehensive history and culture records. There are also two permanent exhibits in it: the Ancestors that covers the 4-million-year history of the evolution of humans, and the People of the Southwest that shows a detailed record of 11,000 years of Southwestern culture. One can view other exhibits and lecture series too to get and understanding of mans history around the world. Everyone learns something when they are leaving the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology and gets to invest in the enjoyment of understanding the prosperity of human life.
Family Sites to Visit during Albuquerque Vacations: Cliff's Amusement Park
The 15-acre Cliff's Amusement Park sits in the midst of Albuquerque and is thoroughly enjoyed by everyone visiting the family-owned amusement park. There are 25 rides here in which the log flume, steel roller coaster, children's rides and New Mexico's only wooden roller coaster, the New Mexico Rattler, are a treat for all. There are some purely entertaining family rides like the Spider, Demolition Disco, and the Big Flush. There are additional thrilling rides for the family, which include the Super Fire Ball, Rattler, Sidewinder, Cliff Hanger, Falling Star, and Musik Express. The Number 1 place for family fun in Albuquerque, the parks family rides, which include the Carousel, Demolition Disco, Galaxi, Rock-O-Plane, Scrambler, Sea Dragon, Train, and Tilt-A-Whirl, proves that there is something for everyone here. The water rides and Kiddieland will keep your children wanting to stay longer at this exciting park. Only open during summer, early spring and autumn, the Cliff's Amusement Park has different days of running. Costs vary from ticket to ticket due to the special offers, and prices range from $2. 50, to $19. 95, $24. 95, and $69. 95 taxes not included in any of these prices given. Make the best family time by visiting the Cliff's Amusement Park on your Albuquerque vacation!
Heading out to Rio Grande Valley State Park on an Albuquerque Vacation
Starting from the Sandia Pueblo in the north, and running through Albuquerque to the south in Isleta Pueblo, the 4,300-acre park called the Rio Grande Valley State Park was set in 1983. The environment of this park is unique from New Mexico as it has cottonwood trees, coyote willow, and New Mexico olive creating which create a shady forest. But because of it, habitats for beavers, many bird species, turtles, and snakes are formed here. Other than the marvelous view to enjoy, you can go hiking, bicycling, mountain biking, horseback riding or do in-line skating. Running along the east side of the river here is the Paseo del Bosque, which is the best for hiking, and also, there are natural trails on the land under the trees on can take. Also, you can have fun on the river by boating, kayaking, canoeing, or rafting. Rio Grande Open Space, Calabacillas, Arroyo, Shining River Parking Area, Rio Grande Nature Center, Peublo Montano Picnic Area and Trailhead, Rio Bravo Riverside Picnic Area, Fishing Pier and Nature Trail, Rio del Norte Picnic Area, and the Aldo Leopold Interpretive Trail and Forest are other interesting places to see here. The state run park is a treat for all visitors and the river Rio Grande runs along it, making this site a piece of heaven in New Mexico.
Albuquerque Vacations - Tingley Beach
While vacationing in Albuquerque in New Mexico, you will not get bored even for a second as there is a plethora of entertainment options in the amazing city. If you want to visit a place for the fun of the entire family, Tingley beach is the place for you. You can fish with your children at the Tingley beach as it has fishing facility and many fishing ponds where you can have fun with your family. Also available at the facility are boating ponds, paddle boats and natural trails that will give you a sense of adventure. In the early the Tingley beach was called Conservancy beach and it is now one of the best places to impart kids with information regarding various fishing techniques and many boating exercises. If you want to have a new-learning experience on your vacation in Albuquerque you should definitely put a visit to the Tingley beach on your schedule.
