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Great Escape
A look at the most popular U.S. and worldwide
tourist destinations. -- July 30, 2007
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| Albuquerque, New
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Albuquerque combines a unique blend of multi-culturalism,
natural beauty and profound historic attractions, spectacular climate with
four distinct seasons, museums, galleries and shopping.
Albuquerque offers an exciting array of activities for all
ages and interests. From mountain biking and hiking to playing a rousing golf
game on one of their famed golf courses. Or perhaps take a tour of one of
Albuquerque's vineyards or browse a museum or gallery.
Discover Albuquerque's allure in historic Old Town. Start
your journey at the Villa of Albuquerque, founded in 1706 and enjoy all
Albuquerque has to offer.
Median income -- $38,272
Median house value -- $127,600
For more information visit www.abqcvb.com.
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| The Top 9 Attractions
in Albuquerque |
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| American International Rattlesnake Museum 505-242-6569
At this museum is the world's largest
collection of live rattlesnakes. Their goal is to clear up common
reptilian misconceptions. |
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| New Mexico Museum of Natural
History and Science 505-841-2800
Explore the origins and geological history
of the American Southwest through vivid dinosaur models, ice age cave
replicas, a walk-through volcano and a naturalist center. |
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| National Hispanic Cultural
Center 505-246-2261
A world class center features an art
museum, a performing arts complex, library, genealogy center, gift shop
and restaurant are in this, the state's newest performing arts venue. |
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| Sandia Peak Tramway 505-856-7325
The world's longest aerial tram ride takes
you 27 miles to the 10,000 foot peak of the Sandia Mountains. |
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| Petroglyph National Monument
505-899-0205
Up to 15,000 petroplyphs/prehistoric rock
art images have been carved on the West Mesa volcanic escarpment, located
along a 17-mile canyon outside of Albuquerque. |
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| Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
800-766-4405
This cultural center is owned and run by
the 19 Indian Pueblos of New Mexico. The center showcases the history of
the Pueblo through artifacts, dance and art exhibits. |
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| Old Town 505-243-3215
Stroll the brick paths that will take you
past example of 18th century architecture and shops bursting with
southwestern goods for sale in this historic section of the city. |
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| Bosque del Apache National
Wildlife Refuge 505-344-7240
Located in the northern edge of the
Chihuahuan desert, the 12,900-acre refuge contains moist bottomlands and
foothills and mesas, preserved as wilderness areas. |
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| University of New Mexico
505-277-0111
The largest university in New Mexico boasts
a student body of 30,000 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate
courses. |
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