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Heading out to Rio Grande Valley State Park on an Albuquerque Vacation

Established in 1983, the Rio Grande Valley State Park is a 4,300-acre park, which extends from Sandia Pueblo in the north through Albuquerque and south to Isleta Pueblo. The environment of this park is unique from New Mexico as it has cottonwood trees, coyote willow, and New Mexico olive creating which create a shady forest. Many habitats have formed around it for beavers, abundant bird species, turtles and snakes. Hiking, bicycling, mountain biking, in-line skating and horseback riding can be ventured here after taking in the marvelous surroundings. Running along the east side of the river here is the Paseo del Bosque, which is the best for hiking, and also, there are natural trails on the land under the trees on can take. Also, you can have fun on the river by boating, kayaking, canoeing, or rafting. Rio Grande Open Space, Calabacillas, Arroyo, Shining River Parking Area, Rio Grande Nature Center, Peublo Montano Picnic Area and Trailhead, Rio Bravo Riverside Picnic Area, Fishing Pier and Nature Trail, Rio del Norte Picnic Area, and the Aldo Leopold Interpretive Trail and Forest are other interesting places to see here. Rio Grande Valley State Park is a very pleasant state park running along the banks of the Rio Grande through Albuquerque and a place to visit for sure!

Attractions of Albuquerque Vacations: Turquoise Museum

Also knows as the little gem of a museum by visitors, the Turquoise Museum contains the worlds largest collection of turquoise, collected from 60 mines around the world. Its turquoise collection has been used as a source of information and used in pictures too for over 40 years. Visitors get to learn about the different turquoise mines here, along with see specimens and read stories of the previous stones to understand their mystery. 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. Maps show where the stone is mined ranging from Egypt to Kingman, Arizona and ways on how to find the best quality turquoise is shown. An original real lapidary shop is here too with it jewelry being sold at the museums gift shops, that remain open till 5pm for visitors. The museum is privately owned and is a venue which will keep you entertained!

Albuquerque Vacations Attractions: Maxwell Museum of Anthropology

The first public museum in Albuquerque, the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology was launched in 1932. It is located at the University of New Mexico Campus and is an anthropology museum made for showing the collection of artifacts which are increasing and are gathered from field schools of archaeological research associated with the UNM Anthropology Department, the School of American Research, and the Museum of New Mexico. It holds more than 10 million items which are worldwide in scope with extensive holdings from throughout North, South, and Central America, Africa, Asia, Australia and the Pacific Islands. This museum has a comprehensive record of mankinds history and culture. It has two permanent exhibits Ancestors, which showcase the 4-million-year history of the evolution of humankind, and People of the Southwest, which is an in-depth record of 11,000 years of Southwestern culture. One can view other exhibits and lecture series too to get and understanding of mans history around the world. The museum offers visitors an opportunity to experience the richness of human life ways and provides an education and enjoyment to all.

Albuquerque Vacations - Visit Albuquerque Biological Park

While vacationing in the beautiful Albuquerque city of New Mexico, if you want to give your loved ones a true treat then book a tour of the Albuquerque Biological Park. You will discover that the trip to the Albuquerque Biological Park will be a new learning experience for your whole family. You will receive live tutorials on your tour and you will witness how an organism develops in a natural environment. The zoo in the area has a miscellany of exotic animals and your kids will definitely love to spend most of their time there. The Albuquerque Biological Park is open each and every day of the week and you can even avail discounts by visiting every division of the huge facility. The Albuquerque Biological Park has many places to visit like the Japanese Garden, Curanderos Herb Garden and not to forget the Kids Garden that will make your vacation utmost fun.