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TAKE YOUR FAMILY OFF THE BEATEN PATHALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICOAre you looking for a family vacation that doesn't include plastic mouse ears and daylong line waiting? Why not venture to Albuquerque, New Mexico? Ranked one of the Top Ten Cities in the nation for family vacations by "FamilyFun" Magazine, your education and entertainment needs are sure to be fulfilled. This affordable family vacation destination had a variety of activities to offer, ranging from the Sandia Mountains to floating over the Sandias in a hot air balloon. Families also love the world class zoo and the Rio Grande Zoo. Where else can you see sharks in the desert than at the Albuquerque Aquarium? In addition, there's the Beach Waterpark which offers plenty of wet fun for the whole family. If you dare, slither through the American International Rattlesnake Museum where you can sneak among the world's largest collection of rattlesnakes. Some educational museums include the New Mexico Museum of Natural History, Albuquerque Museum, National Atomic Museum, �Explora! Science & Childrens' Museum, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and the Tinkertown Museum. For more information on the exciting fun Albuquerque offers families: Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau 800-733-9918 505.842.9918 PO Box 26866 Albuquerque NM 87125-6866 http://www.abqcvb.org/ info@abqcvb.org Edited by Autumn Rhea Back to TravelLady Magazine |