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Guide Location: USA » Albuquerque
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 8
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 2.6 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 8
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 2.6 km
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Author: doris
Old Town is an active commercial, residential and community center, that dates back to 1706. Buildings around the Old Town plaza are authentic adobes which are up to 300 years old. Many buildings are constructed in Albuquerque's distinctive "Territorial Style". The Old Town is also famous as a shopping center, with a huge number of boutiques, shops, restaurants and bars. This walking tour will lead you to some of the most famous tourist attractions in Old Town, Albuquerque.
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) Explora Science Center and Children's Museum
Explora! Science Center and Children's Museum is a center of exploration and science that offers lots of hands-on interactive educational displays for guests of all ages. It provides over 200 hands-on scientific exhibits on light and optics, biological perception, and energy. The museum's main features are the technology used in the exhibits that is very accessible to the public and the displays that involve visitors in the creation of all kinds of art.
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2) New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science opened in 1986. Its purpose is to take visitors on a virtual journey through different geological eras, by exploring caves, walking through volcanoes, and discovering the Ice Age. Another important exhibit of the museum is the Startup, which focuses on the history of the microcomputer, on the software and hardware inventions that revolutionized the modern world.
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3) Albuquerque Museum
Albuquerque's heritage is the main theme of this museum, which exhibits the art, history and culture of the Southwest. At Albuquerque Museum you can discover lots of facts about the city and its origins.
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4) National Atomic Museum
This is the only congressionally certified museum in its domain. This museum is a great place to learn about the history of the Atomic Age. National Atomic Museum will lead you on an imaginary trip from the gradual evolution of nuclear science through today’s peaceful uses of nuclear equipment.
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5) San Felipe de Neri Church
San Felipe de Neri Church was built in 1706 and then rebuilt in 1793. Since then it has been providing services. This is one of the most beautiful places in the city. Its architecture is lovely and the view that it offers to you is absolutely amazing.
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6) American International Rattlesnake Museum
American International Rattlesnake Museum was opened in 1990 by Bob Myers. It contains the largest collection of different species of rattlesnakes in the world. Every rattlesnake lives in the habitat characteristic for its species. Besides rattlesnake, you can find a large collection of artifacts and snake-related artwork.
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7) Rio Grande Botanic Garden
Rio Grande Botanic Garden is a must-see place once you visit Albuquerque. You will enjoy every moment spent here. It houses a large variety of plants, a bamboo forest, a giant vegetable garden, the Heritage Farm, the Mediterranean garden, the Southwestern garden, the new Japanese garden, and many other things that will impress you.
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8) Albuquerque Aquarium
The Albuquerque Aquarium was opened in 1996. Its exhibits contain species from different habitats, such as coral reefs, open and deep ocean, surf zone, and shallow waters. Its main feature is the 285,000 gallon ocean tank with different species of sharks and other open ocean species.
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