The City of Albuquerque, NM
There are several family restaurants in or near Albuquerque, including Home Run Pizza, Sonic Drive-In, Murphy's Mule Barn, Casa Del Granjero (Ip) and El Pinto. For a larger selection of Albuquerque restaurants select our Restaurants tab above.
Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Albuquerque Museums, Golf Courses, Amusement Parks and/or Ski Resorts, including the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, Coronado Village Golf Course, Cliff's Amusement Park, Championship Course at Arroyo del Oso Golf Course and Paradise Hills Golf Club. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Albuquerque please click on the Attractions tab above.
Albuquerque, New Mexico Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Albuquerque
The seasonal climate varies in Albuquerque with daytime temperatures averaging 88 degrees in the summer, and 50 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Albuquerque to receive an average of 0.47 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 1.36 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months.
The temperature has been known to get as high as 105 degrees in the summer and as low as -17 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Albuquerque should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 70 degrees, and nighttime lows of 42.
Albuquerque, New Mexico Attractions
1 Albuquerque Aquarium
- AlbuquerqueThe ABQ Biopark Aquarium, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico is a facility of the Albuquerque Biological Park and is located next door to the Rio Grande Botanic Garden. The ABQ Biopark Aquarium exhibits Gulf of Mexico saltwater species from a variety of habitats, including surf zone, shallow waters, coral reefs, open ocean and deep ocean. The highlight of the aquarium is a 285,000 gallon shark tank with a 38-foot-wide, 9-foot-high, 8-inch-thick acrylic viewing window.
2 Albuquerque Museum of Art and History
- AlbuquerqueThe Albuquerque Museum is museum that is situated in Albuquerque, New Mexico in Old Town Albuquerque dedicated to preserving the art and history of Albuquerque and the Middle Rio Grande Valley of New Mexico and to pursue and further the cultural and educational programs in the city of Albuquerque. The museum features art of the Southwest as well as 400 years of Albuquerque history with permanent displays and special exhibitions.
3 American International Rattlesnake Museum
- AlbuquerqueThe American International Rattlesnake Museum is a museum that is situated in Albuquerque, New Mexico in Old Town Albuquerque. The museum is devoted to snakes, particularly rattlesnakes.
4 Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
- AlbuquerqueThe Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum is a museum dedicated to the worldwide history, science, and art of all types of ballooning and lighter-than-air flight. It is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico in the US, and is situated just outside the grounds used for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the world's largest yearly balloon fiesta, and is named for Ben Abruzzo and Maxie Anderson, two Albuquerque natives who established several ballooning firsts, such as crossing oceans and continents.
5 Championship Course at Arroyo del Oso Golf Course
- AlbuquerqueThe Championship Course at Arroyo del Oso Golf Course is a 27 hole public golf course in Bernalillo County New Mexico. Built in 1965, this Albuquerque course designed by Jack Snyder is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 505-884-7505. The golf course dress code is as follows: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim OK.
Address: 7001 Osuna Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
6 Championship Course at Ladera Golf Course
- AlbuquerqueThe Championship Course at Ladera Golf Course is a 27 hole public golf course in Bernalillo County New Mexico. Built in 1982, this Albuquerque course is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 505-836-4449. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 3401 Ladera Dr NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120
7 Championship Course at the U of New Mexico
- AlbuquerqueThe Championship Course at the U of New Mexico is an 18 hole public golf course in Bernalillo County New Mexico. Built in 1966, this Albuquerque course designed by Red Lawrence is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 182 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 505-277-4546. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 3601 University Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
8 Cliff's Amusement Park
- AlbuquerqueCliff's Amusement Park is an amusement park in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The thrill rides consist of:
9 Coronado State Monument
- BernalilloCoronado, New Mexico's first state monument to open to the public, was dedicated on May 29, 1940, as part of the Cuarto Centenario commemoration of Francisco Vasquez de Coronado's entry into New Mexico.
10 Coronado Village Golf Course
- AlbuquerqueThe Coronado Village Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Bernalillo County New Mexico. This course is located in the city of Albuquerque. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 505-823-2515.
Address: 8401 Pan American Fwy Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87113
Albuquerque, New Mexico Hotels
5401 Alameda Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87113
5601 Alameda Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87113
5151 Journal Center Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Albuquerque, New Mexico Restaurants
6 Garduno's of Mexico - Restaurants- Garduno's On the Green
9401 Balloon Museum Drive Northeast
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505)797-9222
9 Garduno's of Mexico - Restaurants- Winrock Shopping Center- Carry Out F
8806 4th Street Northwest
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505)898-2772
Albuquerque New Mexico
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