I always keep a plan when traveling to new places to see museums, national parks, and other interesting attractions in the area. I search online for places often visited by tourists as a start. Online results usually show reviews from people who have been to those places. These feedback give me ideas whether visiting the place is worth the time or not. In my recent trip to Albuquerque, New Mexico, I thought I should come up with a 3-day plan. The trip plan and scheduling must have the names of the places, their addresses, and their opening/closing hours.

The places were grouped based on their proximity to one another.

Day 1

11:00 AM Arrival in Albuquerque, NM

Place 1: ABQ BioPark Zoo [read blog and see pictures]
Address: 903 Tenth St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Gates open 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM daily

The BioPark Zoo is huge. If you have kids, a half day inside the premises may not be enough.

Day 2

Place 2: The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History [read blog and see pictures]
Address: 601 Eubank Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123
Opening Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Hint: Take your lunch at the nearby Seasons Rotisserie & Grill.

Place 3: Explora Science Center and Children’s Museum of Albuquerque
Address: 1701 Mountain Road NW, 87104, Albuquerque, NM 87110
Opening Hours: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Place 4: New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science [read blog and see pictures]
Address: 1801 Mountain Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Place 5: Old Town with Church of San Felipe de Neri (Albuquerque’s oldest building) [read blog and see pictures]
Address: North Plaza Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Hours: Open all day and night

Day 3

Place 6: Sandia Peak Tramway [read blog and see pictures]
Address: 10 Tramway Loop NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122
Opening Hours: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

I would advise that you arrive at the Sandia Peak Tramway Visitor’s Center early. The ticket queue can become so long, and you don’t want to waste your time for that.

Place 7: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center [read blog and see pictures]
Address: 2401 12th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Opening Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Place 8: Petroglyph National Monument (If there is still time left in the afternoon.) [read blog and see pictures]
Latitude: 35.139 Longitude: -106.711
Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Follow this plan, guide, and schedule and you will have a wonderful time visiting these sites in Albuquerque, New Mexico.