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Albuquerque - Nearby Destinations
Tourist destinations to consider near Albuquerque are listed below. Click on any name for complete information.
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Grants
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Population: 9,000
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Grants, located along the I-40 corridor of northwestern New Mexico,
was founded upon Uranium mining and now serves as an excellent place
for visitors to base themselves for explorations of the numerous
cultural and recreational attractions within a short drive of town. |
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Los Alamos
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Population: 12,000
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Los Alamos, best known for the atomic research that occurred here
during the 1940s, is still a hotbed of laboratory and scientific work
but this 'atomic city' still has much to offer the outdoor
recreationalist. Surrounded to the north and east by the Santa Fe
National Forest and to the south by the Bandelier National Monument,
Los Alamos is a lively community filled with active residents. |
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Santa Fe
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Population: 120,000
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Santa Fe, the capital of New Mexico, is the quintessential
southwestern town for art, culture and history. Dominated by adobe
buildings and pueblo style architecture, Santa Fe is home to hundreds
of galleries, artisans and museums all of which are heavily influenced
by the beauty and immensity of the landscapes which surround town.
Located in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and only a
short distance from the Jemez & San Juan Mountain Ranges, Santa Fe is
situated perfectly for prime recreational opportunity. |
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Socorro
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Population: 8,800
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Socorro, one of the oldest towns in New Mexico, is located at the
junctions of I-25 and NM Highway 60 west and is often bypassed by
hurried travelers as a mere pit stop as they speed along I-25 between
Albuquerque and Las Cruces. Socorro, however, is within a short drive
of some excellent recreational opportunities and interesting
attractions that are sure to please most outdoor oriented visitors. |
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