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Albuquerque is a
place where the views go on forever. From the Sandia Mountains
you can look out over 15,000 square miles of magical landscape.
And to the west, the Rio Grande snakes its way through the
cottonwood-lined valley, silhouetting dormant volcanoes against
fiery red sunsets.
Albuquerque's beguiling balance of
big city convenience and rural charm has something of lasting
value for everyone. Here the Old West meets
the new frontier.
Sip a malt on Route 66, try on some cowboy boots, watch an
unforgettable sunset, take a tram ride, hike the Sandias,
revisit the great atomic past or tour the silicon future.
Delight in the dizzying blend of shops, industry, culture, arts
and entertainment.
From the Sandias in the east to the
dormant volcanoes out west, up and down the river, you'll b e
seduced by Albuquerque's rich character, mild weather, and
unique place in history. In a
city that's unpretentious and accessible, friendly and easy to
negotiate, you'll enjoy our beautiful mountains, spiritual
history, cultural diversity, urban funkiness, dynamic commerce
and great blue skies.
Dining and Entertainment: A
visit to Albuquerque is not complete without sampling authentic
New Mexican cuisine. Looking for variety? You'll find
international fare from every corner of the globe. You can have
breakfast in an abuela's kitchen, lunch in a New York-style deli
and dinner in "Thailand."
In Albuquerque's newly revitalized
downtown, you can learn how to two-step or just listen to live
music in one of the city's many nightspots. Other entertainment
options include theater, dance, classical and rock concerts, and
films.
Arts and Culture: You'll be
amazed at the diversity of our performing arts. See a show at
the historic Kimo Theatre, American Indian dances at the Indian
Pueblo Cultural Center, Hispanic arts at the National Hispanic
Cultural Center, or popular music at the outdoor Journal
Pavilion. Popejoy Hall hosts world-class concerts and
performances year-round.
For visual arts, browse the
galleries of Old Town or the permanent and changing exhibits at
the Albuquerque Museum. Try hands-on exhibits at !Explora!
Science Center and Children's Museum of New Mexico, and see the
stars at LodeStar Astronomy Center, part of the New Mexico
Museum of Natural History and Science.
Shopping: Shop around in
Albuquerque and you'll find a little bit of everything: from
bargains, one-of-a-kinds, and secondhand to art, antiques, and
even tepees. Albuquerque's three malls feature national chain
stores, but it's the unique neighborhood specialty shops where
you'll find treasures like American Indian and traditional
Hispanic jewelry, pottery, weavings, paintings, carvings,
clothes and furniture.
Recreation: With mild
year-round weathe r,
an average altitude of more than a mile, and mountains,
rivers and lakes nearby, it's hard not to be active in
Albuquerque. Try hang-gliding off the Sandias, snowboarding at
Sandia Peak, rollerblading
along the Rio Grande, or mountain biking through the West Mesa.
Professional sports fans can enjoy Scorpions Hockey or horse
racing at the Downs.
We invite you to join us in this
dynamic modern city that embodies the Spirit of the West.
Albuquerque - it's the place to be for SITE 2003!
Attractions:
Albuquerque is a city full of
exciting attractions and events, from Historic Old Town, where
the Villa of Albuquerque was founded in 1706, to the Kodak
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the most popular
ballooning event in the world. Be sure to check out these and
other local attractions during your
visit:
* Historic Old Town Discover the
location of the original Spanish villa, famous for its
restaurants, shops and galleries.
* Petroglyph National Monument Find
over 17,000 lava-rock etchings carved by hunting parties over
thousands of years.
* Sandia Peak Tramway Ride the
world's longest continuous single-span tramway to Sandia's
10,378-foot peak.
* Albuquerque Biological Park Tour
the Albuquerque Aquarium/Rio Grande Botanic Garden and Rio
Grande Zoo in search of flora, fauna and fun!
* Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Discover the art, history and culture of the region's 19
American Indian Pueblos.
* Kodak Albuquerque International
Balloon Fiesta Marvel as nearly 1,000 balloons take part in Mass
Ascensions, Balloon Glows and Special Shapes Rodeos.
* National Hispanic Cultural Center
Celebrate Hispanic arts and culture through compelling exhibits
and performances.
Countless treasures await you beyond
the city limits. Explore these attractions on your day off:
Turquoise Trail Travel this
beautiful, scenic route from Albuquerque to Santa Fe.
Santa Fe Wander through the charming
and sophisticated City Different, renowned for its first-class
galleries and restaurants.
Acoma Sky City Visit the oldest
continuously inhabited community in the United States, situated
on a 356-foot sandstone mesa.
Bandelier National Monument Explore
part of a 50-square-mile wilderness area, including miles of
trails that lead to spectacular Ancestral Pueblo cliff
dwellings.
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