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Good tips for kiddos and great way to see a diamondback nose-to-nose safely, etc. Many kinds of snakes, scorpions, spiders.
[Melanie, 08/02/2023]Rattlesnake Museum:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 202 San Felipe St. NW, Albuquerque, NM
- Directions:
- American International Rattlesnake Museum. Take Central Ave. west from I-25 about 3 miles to Old Town and Old Route 66.
- Hours:
- Sep.-May M-F 11:30-5:30, Sa 10-6, Su 1-5. June-Aug. M-Sa 10-6, Su 1-5. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 505-242-6569
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
- Albuquerque, New Mexico - Sandia Peak Tramway
The Sandia Peak Tramway is the longest in the U.S., but it is not the world's longest.
[FY Liao, 05/10/2023]Longest Aerial Tramway in the U.S.:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 30 Tramway Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM
- Directions:
- Sandia Peak Tramway, east side of town. I-40 exit 167 Tramway Blvd. north 9 miles.
- Hours:
- Summer daily 9-9, Fall-Spring daily 9-8, Tu 5-8 pm. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 505-856-6544
- Admission:
- Admission
Great options of sweet and spicy, including shakes with peppers. Great service and huge portions. Best fried pickles I've ever had and the starter of chilis and beans were delicious.
[Brooke, 03/15/2023]Owl Cafe:- Address:
- 800 Eubank Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM
- Directions:
- East side of the city. From Route 66 turn north onto Eubank Blvd NE and drive one mile. After you cross over the interstate, you'll see the Owl ahead on the right.
- Hours:
- Owl head lit in neon at night. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 505-291-4900
The conning tower and sailplanes from the nuclear submarine USS James K. Polk are on display behind the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History.
[Gan Nunnally, 11/15/2022]National Museum of Nuclear Science and History:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 601 Eubank Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM
- Directions:
- Southeast edge of the city. I-40 exit 165, then south about a mile on Southern Blvd SE. On the southwest corner of Eubank Blvd SE and Southern Blvd SE.
- Hours:
- Opens daily at 9. Gated after 5 pm. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 505-245-2137
- Admission:
- Adults $15.
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
- Albuquerque, New Mexico - Breaking Bad Fan Memorial
New location is 2047 South Plaza St. NW. They have a great collection of props, and the owner is super nice!
[Jordan, 10/08/2022]Breaking Bad Store:- Address:
- 2047 S. Plaza St. NW, Albuquerque, NM
- Directions:
- In the Old Town district, on the north side of S. Plaza St. NW, just east of its intersection with Rio Grande Blvd NW.
- Hours:
- M-Tu 10-5, W-Su 10-6 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 505-242-6944
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It was the longest until 2010, when it was bested by one 3.5 miles long in Armenia.