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Albuquerque, New MexicoAlbuquerque, New Mexico
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Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico. It is also the county seat of Bernalillo County in the central part of New Mexico. The city has a population of 546,000 (2011 estimate) within a metropolitan area of 900,000 people.

Albuquerque City Hall, New MexicoAlbuquerque City Hall, New Mexico
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Albuquerque AquariumAlbuquerque Aquarium
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Albuquerque is believed to have been named after the Spanish Duke of Albuquerque in the 17th century. The city was founded in 1706 by the Spanish. It was originally a farming community beside the Rio Grande river, which today flows through the city from north to south.

Albuquerque covers 181.3 sq mi (470 sq km). It is on the northern part of the Chihuhuan Desert. As such, it experiences an arid climate that is sunny and dry. Hottest month is July, when the temperature regularly exceeds 92°F. Coldest month is January, when the night temperature may drop to 23°F.

San Felipe de Neri Church, AlbuquerqueSan Felipe de Neri Church, Albuquerque
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Visiting Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque can be reached on Interstate 25 from Santa Fe to the north. Interstate 40 also passes through it from east to west. It connects the city with Flagstaff to the west and Amarillo to the east.

You can also fly to Albuquerque, touching down at the Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), a major transportation hub served by American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta, Frontier, United Airlines and US Airways.

Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon MuseumAnderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
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Places of Interest in Albuquerque, New Mexico

  1. Albuquerque Aquarium

  2. Albuquerque Biological Park

  3. Albuquerque Museum of Art and History

  4. American International Rattlesnake Museum

  5. Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum

  6. ¡Explore! Science Center and Children's Museum

  7. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

  8. Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, University of New Mexico

  9. Meteorite and Geology Museum, University of New Mexico

  10. National Atomic Museum

  11. National Museum of Nuclear Science and History

  12. New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science

  13. Rio Grande Zoo

  14. Sandia Peak Tramway

  15. University Art Museum, University of New Mexico

  16. Unser Racing Museum

National Monuments in the Vicinity

  1. Aztec Ruins National Monument
  2. Capulin Volcano National Monument
  3. Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument
  4. Petroglyph National Monument
  5. Prehistoric Trackways National Monument
  6. Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
  7. White Sands National Monument

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