subject: Get Together One Of The Inexpensive Digs Including Passage To Enjoy An Gorgeous Albuquerque Vacation [print this page] Family Sites to Visit during Albuquerque Vacations: Cliff's Amusement Park
The Cliff's Amusement Park is a thrilling family-owned amusement park lying at the core of Albuquerque on 15-acres of land. The park has 25 rides, which include: a log flume, steel roller coaster, children's rides and New Mexico's only wooden roller coaster - the New Mexico Rattler. 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 Cliffs is the best place for family time in Albuquerque as the family rides like include the Carousel, Demolition Disco, Galaxi, Rock-O-Plane, Scrambler, Sea Dragon, Train, and Tilt-A-Whirl is enjoyed by all age groups visiting the park. 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. So plan out a trip to Cliff's Amusement Park and have a blast with your family during your Albuquerque vacation!
Albuquerque Vacations - Visit National Hispanic Cultural Center
One of the major attractions for tourists visiting the beautiful Albuquerque in New Mexico is the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Situated in the Valley of Rio Grande, the National Hispanic Cultural Center is a technologically-advanced facility in Albuquerque which is a new learning experience for holiday-goers. The place is basically to commemorate the contributions of the Hispanics to the development of the culture, art and history of the region. On your visit to the center, you will get to see the endeavors and endless hard work of the Hispanics which gave them their place in the society today. The beautiful architectural design of the National Hispanics Cultural Center in Albuquerque include an amphitheatre, a performing arts center, a research and literary arts building and a visual arts center. A visit to the center is must in order to have a splendid experience in Albuquerque.
Albuquerque Vacations - National Museum of Nuclear Science and History
If you are going to Albuquerque in New Mexico for a vacation anytime soon, you should definitely make arrangements to visit the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History. You will be amazed at the huge display of the most dangerous nuclear weapons of the world which is said to be the largest public display of nuclear weapons ever. You will also see the collections of great military aircrafts, robotics and nuclear medicine exhibits as the most amazing displays in the museum. Being the official Museum of the United States of America related to Nuclear Science, the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History is worth a visit. Once you enter the main arena, you will find an interesting short movie which tells the visitors about how Albert Einstein and others made significant contributions to the field of nuclear science. In order to see how nuclear technology developed and progressed in history, you must visit the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History on your 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 beautiful park comprises of massive cottonwood trees, coyote willow, and New Mexico olive trees which bring a shady feel to the area. 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. The Paseo del Bosque paved trail is excellent for hikes as it runs along the east side of the river, or one can head out along the natural surface trail beneath the cottonwood trees. Boating, kayaks, canoes, rafts and other non-motorized water vehicles can be enjoyed here too. 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. You must see the Rio Grande Valley State Park which stands against the Rio Grande River on your vacation to Albuquerque.
