Get up-close and personal with jellyfish, sharks, and turtles at the the Albuquerque Aquarium. It’s especially refreshing in arid New Mexico to spend the day submerged in the shimmer and flow of aqua-life at their freshwater, riparian, and ocean exhibits. The aquarium's new South Pacific Gallery lets you experience live coral, seahorses, mollusks, and sea stars, as well as the psychedelic colors of a huge variety of tropical fish. The 285,000 gallon shark tank introduces you to the razor-toothed ocean denizens who’ve been around for 400 million years. The Albuquerque Aquarium is part of the Rio Grande BioPark, so you can purchase your admission separately or get a combo ticket for the zoo, botanical garden and aquarium. It's open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (and until 6 p.m. on weekends.)

Albuquerque Aquarium
2601 Central Avenue NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 764-6200

A tiny shop in Albuquerque’s Old Town, the New Mexico Tea Company a tea-lover’s haven. Here you'll find more than 150 varieties of loose-leaf tea from around the world to take home and brew. The friendly staff is a trove of knowledge about the exotic beverage, making your excursion delightful and instructive. From Earl Grey, to matte, to rooibos — if you can’t find your favorite variety here, it probably exists only in your imagination! Increase your knowledge and try new varieties at the New Mexico Tea Company's Sunday night tea tastings. Sign up for their mailing list and get a free tea sample with each order.

New Mexico Tea Company
1131 Mountain Road NW
Ste 2
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 962-2137

We wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving filled with delicious food and warm memories!