subject: Book The Economy Room Plus Transport To Spend One Of The Nice Vacations In Albuquerque [print this page] Albuquerque Vacations - Tingley Beach Albuquerque Vacations - Tingley Beach
There are so many things to do while vacationing in Albuquerque, New Mexico, that you will have a tough time fitting everything in your schedule. The one place you should definitely visit in Albuquerque is the Tingley Beach which is well designed to fully entertain people of all age groups. 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. Moreover, the beach has paddle boats, boating ponds and natural trails that will make your vacation even more enjoyable. The Tingley Beach initially went by the name of Conservancy Beach and is one of the premiere places to educate the kids about the fishing methods and various 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.
Albuquerque Vacations - Albuquerque National Hispanic Cultural Center
One of the major attractions for tourists visiting the beautiful Albuquerque in New Mexico is the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Located in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, the National Hispanic Center is a modern facility which will prove to be a great learning experience for tourists in Albuquerque. The National Hispanic Cultural Center is aimed at educating the masses about the contributions of the Hispanics to the progress and development of art, culture and history in the Albuquerque region. You will see that the exhibits mainly demonstrate and depict how much pain and perseverance the local Hispanics had to endure in order to reach the standing that they enjoy in the communities 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. In order to have an eye-opening experience in Albuquerque, you must visit the National Hispanic Cultural Center.
Attractions of Albuquerque Vacations: Turquoise Museum
The Turquoise Museum is also said to be little gem of a museum as it homes the largest collection of turquoise around the globe which has been gathered from 60 mines in the world. For over 40 years, the turquoise collection in store here has been used for information and photography. You will uncover the mystery of the turquoise, delve into its rich history, and learn about the different mines, specimens, and stories of the gem at the museum. Beginning of the tour starts with a tunnel holding turquoise on its walls, and takes on to an exhibit which depicts turquoises geology, history, and mythology. You will also see maps showing where turquoise is mined, from different countries and find out how to determine whether the turquoise you buy is quality or not. There is also a real lapidary shop and the jewelry made there is sold in a gift shop that's open until 5pm. The museum is privately owned and is a venue which will keep you entertained!
Albuquerque Vacations - New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science was founded in 1986 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The museum won the 2008 Parents Picks quest to find the Best Museum for Big Kids because of the entertainment and awe it inspires to onlookers. Exploring a cave, walking through a volcano, and discovering the Ice Age are just a few of the wonders you can enjoy at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science. There are eight permanent TimeTracks exhibit that tell the story of New Mexico from the Paleozoic to the present and take the visitors back into time. There are also many dinosaurs to see here, starting from the statues outside the main entrance, to the large T-Rex in the atrium and a gigantic hall holding many complete and massive dinosaur skeletons. An entire wing of the museum has been devoted to astronomical exhibits, along with an exhibit showing/about the birth of the personal computer, which happened in Albuquerque. Some other exhibits you must see here are the Naturalist Center, Planetarium, Dynatheater, Lodestar Astronomy Center, and Nature Works Discovery Store.
