Things to see and do around Albuquerque
There is so much to do in Albuquerque. Here are a few recommendations for both conference-goers as well as any friends and family that may also be coming to town.
Note: a ♦ indicates that this activity is within easy walking distance of Hotel Albuquerque.
Remember that there is lots to do in Old Town, just steps from Hotel Albuquerque.
Short on time? Check out ABQ Trolley for a trolley tour around the city.
Museums
- ♦ New Mexico Museum of Natural History
- ♦ Explora Science Center and Children's Museum
- ♦ International Rattlesnake Museum
- National Museum of Nuclear Science and History
- Tinkertown - this is on the other side of the Sandia Mountains, but well worth the drive!
Cultural Centers
Outdoors/hiking/etc.
Zoo, Aquarium, Botanical Gardens, Tingley Beach
- ABQ Bio Park
♦ The botanical gardents, aquarium, and Tingley Beach are all within walking distance.
Near UNM
- Visit Nob Hill, located east of UNM on Central Avenue, for tons of great shopping and dining options.
Local information
- The City of Albuquerque's webpage for visitors has links to many sources of information.
- The Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau provides tourist information.
- The UNM Computer Science department offers this webpage for their visitors.
- Some attendees may wish to visit Santa Fe before or after the LabPhon conference.You can take the Railrunner train to get there.