Albuquerque, NM

Outdoor enthusiasts love the Sandia Foothills Open Space, located at the base of the Sandia Mountains. Spend some time hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking on this beautiful Albuquerque terrain. The foothills provide ideal park amenities and a variety of challenging trails with abundant native wildlife and outdoor beauty.

Address: 3615 Los Picaros, SE, Albuquerque, NM 87105 - MAP
Phone: (505) 452-5200
Web: www.cabq.gov

Natural born hikers choose La Luz Trailhead located on the west face of the Sandia Mountains, just outside of Albuquerque. The eight-mile trail is strenuous and offers hikers panoramic views of ABQ cliffs, trees and wildflowers. Check out the La Luz Trail Run and many other outdoor events held here.

Address: Tramway towards Juan Tabo - MAP
Phone: (505) 281-3304

Nature lovers, discover the outdoor beauty of the city and spring up at the Rio Grande Botanic Garden in Albuquerque. Stroll along the 36 acres of gardens and conservations that include the Sasebo Japanese Garden with waterfalls, koi pond and Japanese plants, and the Desert Conservation with saguaro cactus and palo verde trees from the Sonoran Desert.

Address: 2601 Central Avenue, NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 - MAP
Phone: (505) 764-6200
Web: www.cabq.gov

Raiders of the Lost Ark fans will be right at home at the Petroglyph National Monument in Albuquerque. Discover hundreds of archeological sites and explore 24,000 prehistoric images etched along 17 miles of volcanic rock by Ancestral Pueblo peoples and early Spanish settlers. You're going to feel like a regular Indiana Jones after exploring this attraction.

Address: 6001 Unser Boulevard, NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120 - MAP
Phone: (505) 899-0205
Web: www.nps.gov

Leave your scuba gear at home and come see the best underwater life at the Albuquerque Aquarium located inside the ABQ Bio Park. Catch a glimpse of nature's underwater wonders such as the colorful and swaying live coral, mesmerizing jelly fish, menacing sharks, electric eels and giant sea turtles.

Address: 2601 Central Avenue, NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 - MAP
Phone: (505) 764-6200
Web: www.cabq.gov

You'll find your head in the clouds at the Sandia Peak Tramway in Albuquerque, where you'll turn to see some of the most spectacular 11,000 square-mile panoramic vista's of the Rio Grande Valley. The tram ride takes you to the mountain top to enjoy the view of the great outdoors from the observation tower and mingle with friends at two popular restaurants.

Address: 10 Tramway Loop, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122 - MAP
Phone: (505) 242-9052
Web: www.sandiapeak.com