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Coronado Center: A Great Place to Shop and Socialize

September 15, 2014 by

Coronado Center mall is one of Albuquerque’s most popular shopping destinations, as shown by the large crowds of shoppers that fill its stores and food court every weekend. Anchored by Kohls, Macy’s, and J.C. Penney, the Coronado Center hosts clothing stores like Forever 21 and Buckle, plus a few specialty stores for things like sporting goods or skincare products.

The small yet well-supplied food court hosts a Panda Express, Paradise Bakery, Cinnabon, and a few other casual eateries. Benches, escalators, and elevators are situated throughout the mall’s corridors to make navigating the mall a bit more convenient, and although the parking gets quite crowded on the weekends, it is usually quite easy to find a space during the weekdays. Overall, Coronado Center is ideal for the occasional shopping trip or weekend hangout.

Coronado Center
6600 Menaul NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-2700
www.coronadocenter.com
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Improve Your Golf Game at Albuquerque’s Golf Training Center

August 27, 2014 by

Want to improve your golf game? The Albuquerque area's home to a number of great golf courses, but there are only a few dedicated training center. One of them's located near to the International Balloon Museum, and it's just a short trip away from Broadstone Towne Center for avid golfers.

The training center offers a number of different practice facilities. You can work on your putting and chipping with a 6 hole par 3 pitch and putt course. If you'd like to work a slice or a hook out of your drive, there's a driving range here, too: you can buy buckets of balls in batches of 45, 90, or 135, then swing away and work on your form. The facility's open until 9 p.m. most nights of the week, and there's lighting to help you see the results of your swing even when it's dark.

The Training Center also has a golf shop and equipment for rent, in case you'd like to buy a new club or give one of theirs a try. Visit the Golf Training Center's website to find out more about this Albuquerque golf spot!

Golf Training Center
9401 Balloon Museum NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
http://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/recreation/golf/golf-training-center/training-center

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New Mexico Museum of Natural History

August 14, 2014 by

Explore the wonders of nature at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History! This Albuquerque museum has exhibits displaying the wonders of the world in the cosmos. A "Timetracks" exhibits catalogues the geological history of New Mexico, surveying the state through the Jurassic age to the ice age. Visitor can also see fossils and artifacts from the state and more.

Two of the museum's most interesting attractions are its Dyna Theatre and its Planetarium. The theatre's an enormous five story screen projecting interesting films with digital 3-D, state-of-the-art sound, and comfortable seating. The Planetarium hosts exciting educational events like lectures and is the perfect place to enjoy seeing the stars in the New Mexico sky.

The New Mexico Museum of Natural History is open every day. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $4 for children. Visit the museum's website to learn more!

New Mexico Museum of Natural History
1801 Mountain Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 841-2800
http://www.nmnaturalhistory.org/
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Expand Your Horizons at The Albuquerque Museum

July 10, 2014 by

Visit the Albuquerque Museum to expand and enliven your horizons in a lovely, vibrant setting in the city’s historic Old Town neighborhood. Ongoing exhibits include Common Ground: Art in New Mexico, which explores the museum’s collection of works hailing from the late 1800s to the present day. Some of the items in this exhibit are being shown to the public for the very first time.

The Sculpture Garden features the works of regional sculptors such as Luis Jimenez, Alan Houser, and Nora Naranjo-Morse, plus 60 other artists in a setting that’s conducive to strolling and reflecting. Traveling exhibits are also featured at the museum.

Albuquerque Museum is open every day. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for seniors, $3 for teens and $1 for children.

Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 842-0111
albuquerquemuseum.org
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Travel Back 11,000 Years in Time at the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology

June 12, 2014 by

Find out more about the Southwest at the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, where you can travel back in time 11,000 years to unearth the cultural heritage of the area.

Some of the museum’s highlights include the major excavations in the Southwest and the archeologists at the helm of the projects. You’ll explore a model of a room at Chaco Canyon, one of the premier archeological sites in the Southwest. You’ll also see the museum’s impressive prehistoric pottery collection and learn about "Lucy." Interactive exhibits for kids encourage learning in a fun, hands-on setting. Sign the kids up for the museum’s summer camp, where they engage in hands-on activities like bread baking, making musical instruments, geo-caching, and fossil examinations!

Maxwell Museum of Anthropology is open Tuesdays through Saturdays. Admission is free.

Maxwell Museum of Anthropology
University Blvd NE and Ash St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505) 277-4405
maxwellmuseum.unm.edu
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KiMo Theatre: A Cultural Gem in Downtown Albuquerque

June 5, 2014 by

A glittering gem in the crown of downtown Albuquerque, KiMo Theatre was built as one of the nation’s many movie palaces that sprouted up all over the U.S. in the 1920s and '30s, when Americans were wild about "picture shows." Constructed in a unique style decorated with architectural motifs that became known as Pueblo Deco, the theatre opened its doors in 1927.

Throughout the years, the theatre’s stage has played host to luminaries like Gloria Swanson, Tom Mix, and Ginger Rogers. Now the theatre hosts musical performances, stage plays, dance performances, lecture series, and film festivals.

See the KiMo Theatre website for upcoming performances and ticket information!

KiMo Theatre
419 Central Avenue NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
www.kimotickets.com/
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ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden: An Albuquerque Park

May 8, 2014 by

Escape to an oasis of calm and beauty at ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden. Stroll along paths that meander through a wonderland of trees, water features, shrubs and flowers right in Albuquerque, New Mexico!

The four-acre Sasebo Japanese Garden is a favorite exhibit, with a glittering waterfall, stone pagoda, wooden bridges and meditative koi pond. The kids love the Children’s Fantasy Garden with a topiary dragon, a castle and a two-story pumpkin they can explore. Other highlights include the Butterfly Pavilion, Curandera Garden, Mediterranean Conservatory, Old World Walled Garden, and Railroad Garden with a miniature train the kids adore. Annual events at the garden include the Cider Festival, River of Lights and Summer Concert Series.

Visit ABQ BioPark's website to learn more about this Albuquerque attraction.

ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
2601 Central Avenue NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 248-8500
www.cabq.gov/culturalservices/biopark/garden
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Shop Globally Sourced Gifts and Home Decor at Hey Jhonny

April 24, 2014 by

Globally sourced home decor items are the focus at Hey Jhonny, a unique boutique in Nob Hill that was dubbed an "oasis in the desert" by Architectural Digest.

With an eclectic inventory that changes frequently, Hey Jhonny houses everything from personal accessories (jewelry, scarves, handbags) to vases, throw pillows, candles, and art objects. You'll also find bath and body items here, including perfume. Regulars note that the customer service at this indie boutique is excellent, the prices are affordable, and the selection is unrivaled in Albuquerque.

Hey Jhonny is open 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays.

Hey Jhonny
3418 Central Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 256-9244
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Bring Your Binoculars to Rio Grande Nature Center State Park

March 13, 2014 by

Grab your binoculars for a day of birdwatching at Rio Grande Nature Center State Park. One of New Mexico's 35 state parks, this 270-acre natural oasis borders the Rio Grande river.

A variety of wildlife makes a home within the park's meadows and forests. In fact, a hike at Rio Grande Nature Center State Park might put you face to face with a cottontail rabbit, turtle, muskrat, or a porcupine. Winged creatures are a frequent sight here, as well, including butterflies, moths, bees, dragonflies, and birds, the latter of which is one of the park's main attractions. The park's position along the Rio Grande Flyway invites layovers from migratory birds, so you can never predict exactly which feathered friend you'll meet upon your visit.

Rio Grande Nature Center State Park is open 8 a.m to 5 p.m. daily. The visitor center is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
2901 Candelaria NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-7240
http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/SPD/riograndenaturecenterstatepark.html
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Get a Jump on a Fun Time at Gravity Park

February 13, 2014 by

There may be nothing more delightful than bouncing on a trampoline, so head over to Gravity Park in Albuquerque to get a jump of a fun time. Spring to life at this wall-to-wall trampoline amusement park that also plays host to fitness classes, like GravityFit, a unique way to work out that burns up to 1,000 calories per hour.

No matter your age, you'll have a blast jumping in trampoline rooms along to fun neon lights and music. Gravity Park is a great place to hold birthday parties, attend themed sleep-over events, and much more. Visit the website for hours, admission prices, and event information.

Gravity Park
5300 Eagle Rock Avenue Northeast
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 407-0954
http://www.gravitypark.us/Home.aspx
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