Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico Years Active: 1898 – Active Imagine chilling out by the splash pad after a morning of spotting lions and tigers. Or refilling your energy with a tasty snack from the zoo cafe. To make the most of your adventure, grab our super helpful Alameda Park Zoo map. It’s your go-to guide…
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Years Active: 1969 – Active Love it or fear it, nuclear science changed the world. The National Museum of Nuclear Science in Albuquerque puts you face-to-face with that legacy. It’s a raw, sometimes disturbing look at the atom– from the bombs that leveled cities to the reactors that may save our…
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Years Active: 1927 – Active The ABQ BioPark Zoo is a must-visit. It’s got polar bears, snakes, elephants – you name it! This place isn’t just about staring at animals, though. They make learning about conservation fun. Plus, it’s right by the Rio Grande, which is a great place to chill…
Location: Sunland Park, New Mexico Years Active: 1960 – Active Western Playland ain’t Disney World, and that’s exactly why locals love it. This New Mexico gem has been serving up scrappy, old-fashioned fun since 1960. It’s got that classic boardwalk grit mixed with a dose of Southwest kitsch. Think rattly roller coasters, cheesy Western decor,…
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Years Active: 1959 – Active Cliff’s Amusement Park is where the magic of childhood meets a splash of desert grit. Forget perfectly polished rides – the ones here have stories to tell. The New Mexico Rattler rattles your bones with a nostalgic grin, and the Cliff Hanger leaves you breathless (and…
