The City of Placitas, NM
Facebook
Twitter
Google
Placitas is a small town in the state of New Mexico. The largest nearby city to Placitas is Albuquerque, approximately 11 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Placitas, including Sonic Drive-In, Mc Coles Pub & Grill, Pinon Cafe, Guang-Dong Chinese Restaurant and The MERC. For a larger selection of Placitas restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Placitas Museums, Ski Resorts, Golf Courses, Amusement Parks and/or Arenas, including the Coronado State Monument, Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Club, Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, Coronado Village Golf Course and Sandia Peak. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Placitas please click on the Attractions tab above. The following airport is located in or near Placitas:
- Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)
Page 1 of 4
Placitas, New Mexico Attractions
1
Albuquerque Aquarium - Albuquerque, The 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 - Albuquerque, The 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 - Albuquerque, The 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 - Albuquerque, The 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
Bandelier National Monument - Los Alamos, Bandelier National Monument is a 33,677 acres National Monument preserving the homes of the Ancestral Pueblo People. It is named after Swiss anthropologist Adolph Bandelier, who researched the cultures of the area. Bandelier was designated a National Monument on February 11, 1916, while most of its backcountry became a "designated wilderness" in October 1976. The National Park Service co-operates with surrounding pueblos, other federal agencies and state agencies to manage the park, which receives 300,000 visitors annually.
6
Championship Course at Arroyo del Oso Golf Course - Albuquerque, The 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
7
Championship Course at Ladera Golf Course - Albuquerque, The 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
8
Championship Course at the U of New Mexico - Albuquerque, The 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
9
Cliff's Amusement Park - Albuquerque, Cliff's Amusement Park is an amusement park in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The thrill rides consist of:
10
Coronado State Monument - Bernalillo, Coronado, 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.
Page 1 of 4
Page 1 of 19
Placitas, New Mexico Hotels
Page 1 of 19
2 of 72
Placitas, New Mexico Restaurants
This is a list of Placitas Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Pizza Restaurants and Bar & Grill Restaurants. Happy Dining!
1300 Tuyuna Trail
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505)867-1234
10
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts - Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa 1300 Tuyuna Trail
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505)867-1234
Page 2 of 72
Placitas Articles
Be the first to contribute an article about this city
If you have been to Placitas and visited nearby attractions, restaurants, or hotels we would love to hear about it! Families everywhere will benifit greatly from your experiences!
