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Things to see in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States): 45 places and when to go
Albuquerque, New Mexico is a city in United States with around 899,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 45 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (14), Nature (7), With kids (7). The best known are Los Lunas Decalogue Stone, Petroglyph National Monument and Black Volcano. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 35.105, -106.6413
- Population
- About 899,000
- Places
- 45 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (14) · Nature (7) · With kids (7) · Wildlife (5) · Stargazing (5) · Museums and art (4)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 1,087 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Bosque Peak, at 2,929 m.
What to see in Albuquerque, New Mexico
The places in and around Albuquerque, New Mexico, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Los Lunas Decalogue StoneLarge boulder on the side of Hidden Mountain, near Los Lunas, New Mexico48 km
- Petroglyph National MonumentUnited States National Monument and archeological site in New Mexico9.0 km
- Black VolcanoMountain in United States of America12 km
- Albuquerque Museum of Art and HistoryArt and history museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico2.6 km
- National Museum of Nuclear Science & HistoryAviation and science museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico11 km
- San Felipe de Neri ChurchChurch in Albuquerque2.7 km
- ABQ BioPark AquariumFacility in Albuquerque, New Mexico3.7 km
- Albuquerque New Mexico TempleBuilding in New Mexico, United States of America13 km
- ATLAS-IUS Air Force electromagnetic pulse generation and testing apparatus in use from 1972-1980 at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM, US11 km
- New Mexico Museum of Natural History and ScienceScience museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA2.4 km
- Rio Puerco BridgeHistorical bridge in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States29 km
- ExploraScientific museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America2.3 km
- First United Methodist ChurchMethodist church building in New Mexico, United States of America2.8 km
- JA volcanoMountain in United States of America12 km
- VulcanInactive volcano13 km
- Albuquerque Biological ParkBuilding and public land complex near the Rio Grande in Albuquerque, New Mexico4.0 km
- Bosque PeakMountain in New Mexico, United States of America42 km
- Cliff's Amusement ParkAmusement park in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA6.4 km
- La Mesita BlancaMountain in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States37 km
- Wildlife West Nature ParkZoo in New Mexico, United States40 km
- ABQ BioPark ZooWith kids · Wildlife3.6 km
- AFRL/RV ISON TELESCOPE FACILITYObservatory21 km
- Albuquerque PlanetariumPlanetarium2.4 km
- Bisque Brewing CoBrewery6.9 km
And the other 21, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Boese Brothers Brewery, Bosque Brewing Cottonwood, Brew Lab 101, Calavida Cantina, Canteen Brewhouse, Don Choche Tacos y Cerveza, Hops Brewery, Lasso Coffee & Lager, Marble Brewery NE Heights, Mission Wine & Dine, Still Spirits, Sunday Service Motor Company, Thirsty Eye
- Hiking: Chamisoso Trail, Lower Pine Trail, Oak Flat Connector Trail, Pine Flat Connector Trail
- With kids: Hinkle Family Fun Center
- Stargazing: RRHS, Starfire, UNM Campus Observatory
When to go to Albuquerque, New Mexico
The best time to visit Albuquerque, New Mexico is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:53
- FebPossible10:44
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:54
- MayBest time13:51
- JunBest time14:21
- JulBest time14:09
- AugBest time13:19
- SepBest time12:12
- OctBest time11:05
- NovPossible10:07
- DecPossible9:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39. In July, 41 of the 45 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Albuquerque, New Mexico
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 1,087 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Socorro, New Mexico5 places118 km
- Ranchos de Taos7 places168 km
- Ruidoso6 places217 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Albuquerque, New Mexico?
The best known: Los Lunas Decalogue Stone, Petroglyph National Monument, Black Volcano, Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, National Museum of Nuclear Science & History. In all, 45 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Albuquerque, New Mexico?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39.
How do you get to Albuquerque, New Mexico?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 1,087 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Albuquerque, New Mexico as the destination and these 45 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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