Nature lovers, discover the outdoor beauty of the city and spring up at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden in Albuquerque. Stroll along the 36 acres of gardens and conservations that include the Sasebo Japanese Garden with waterfalls, koi pond and Japanese plants, and the Desert Conservation with saguaro cactus and palo verde trees from the Sonoran Desert.
There's plenty of venom at the American International Rattlesnake Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico, home to the largest collection of different species of live snakes in the world. Explore myths, cure phobias and unravel the mysteries of the most misunderstood creature in the animal Kingdom. Remember your visit with a cool rattlesnake logo T-shirt!
Take your chéri to La Crépe Michel to dine on Foie gras de canard, raisin vert et crépe au sarrasin the classic duck dish, and sip on Vins Rouge, better known as red wines. Enjoy the romantic ambiance of this charming French cuisine restaurant hidden away on a side street in Albuquerque's historic Old Town. Bon appétit!
New Mexico Art and its global influences are found at the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History. The spacious and airy museum attraction features permanent installations and special exhibits from around the world that showcase centuries of art and artifacts. Enjoy dining at the museum cafe and purchasing works of art, books, and fine arts and crafts at the Gallery Store.