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Albuquerque, A Stopover For Most, A Discovery For Some, By John | ||||||
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Once much of the New Mexico giant dinosaurs roamed freely across whatever existing tropical landscape remained above water. Today, you can find dinosaur fossil and many more unique destinations to explore. For most visitors, Albuquerque is a gateway to Santa Fe or a dot on the map of the old Route 66. Those who pause long enough to inhale the towns character and history are surprised to find that Albuquerque has an appeal all its own, consisting of its distinct blend of cultures, a prestigious state university and proximity to natural attractions. Places To See
KiMo Theater Downtown Built in 1927 as a cinema, but sensitively restored and converted to a performing arts centre in the late 1990s, this theatre is a fantastic example of Pueblo Deco architecture, right on Route 66. The desert motifs just keep coming, and include log like ceiling beams painted with dance and hunt scenes and glowing-eyed steer skull light fittings. National Museum of Nuclear Science and History Cold War kids will go gaga at the range of atomic weaponry on show at this museum. This includes replicas of the innocuously named Little Boy and Fat Man, the bombs that destroyed Hiroshima and Nagasaki, as well as a B 52 and B 29 aircraft, an F 105 jet, and numerous rockets and missiles. Dragonfly Havens While Roswell may be intriguing, there's another unusual site to see in New Mexico; the Dragonfly Havens.Sinkholes and water conditions seem to be responsible for the dragonfly haven at Bottomless Lakes State Park southeast of Roswell. Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge northeast of Roswell may have the most diverse population of dragonflies and damselflies in the world. For more details contacts the Bitter Lakes NWR at (505) 622-6755 or the NM State Parks at (505) 476-3355. Experience New Mexico's Ancient Wonders Chaco Culture National
Historical Park was a major regional center of the Ancestral Puebloan
culture. The finely crafted masonry, the associated great kivas and the
Chacoan ‘roads’ are hallmarks of the magnificent Chacoan culture at this
World Heritage Site. Hike Where Dinosaurs Roamed Children who love dinosaurs will enjoy exploring the 45,000 acres of federally protected barren land called the Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness. It is here where they can discover the effects of time and the elements, which have created a fantasy world of unique rock formations and fossils. To find out more about the Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness contact the Farmington Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800-448-1240. About the Author For most visitors, Albuquerque is a gateway to Santa Fe or a dot on the map of the old Route 66. Those who pause long enough to inhale the towns character and history are surprised to find that Albuquerque has an appeal all its own, consisting of its distinct blend of cultures, a prestigious state university and proximity to natural attractions. For more information visit grouptravelblog. New Mexico Vacation Planning Order FREE New Mexico Travel Brochures!. For contact information on the feature above and local area events in New Mexico click here to visit USA Travel Magazine's New Mexico Business Listing. New Mexico Features Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico ~ * ~ The Turquoise Trail ~ * ~ The Inn of the Anasazi ~ * ~ Albuquerque, A Stopover For Most, A Discovery For Some
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Indian Pueblo Cultural Center: Run by an association of New Mexicos nineteen pueblos, this
historical museum traces the development of Pueblo cultures from
prehistory to the present. Exhibits encourage comparison of
cultures through the examination of languages, customs and crafts. There's also an art gallery, a childrens museum, a gift shop
selling authentic hand crafted goods and a restaurant serving
Pueblo fare. The Center is just north of Old Town.