Visiting the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway
TravelJune 5, 2012Written by Stevie Thomsan404 views
With the vast array of sights to see and places to visit in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the options can be overwhelming. A must see that should be on every visitor’s list however, is a trip to the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway. With numerous Albuquerque hotels located conveniently within minutes of the Sandia Peak Tram, you and your loved ones will have the option to be transported above deep canyons and magnificent landscape. After choosing an Albuquerque hotel for your lodging needs, head out to the Sandia Peak Tram and witness a sample of nature’s spectacular beauty.
Albuquerque accommodations are located conveniently nearby so after preparing to head out, make sure to first check out the New Mexico Ski Museum. The museum is free of charge and located at the base of the tram. Open daily, it is a wonderful way for you and your loved ones to learn about the history of skiing in New Mexico. Here you can also more about the Tram and its history as well. Celebrating its 44th anniversary this past May, the Sandia Peak Tram has transported more than nine million passengers to the top of the Peak. Located Albuquerque, New Mexico near numerous Albuquerque hotels, the Tram is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country. Take a trip at sunset and view the vast array of colors afforded by the well built observation deck.
Visit the Tram today for 11,000 square miles of magnificent view, appropriately titled, the Land of Enchantment. After finding Albuquerque accommodations, passengers can ascend 4,000 feet in approximately 15 minutes, sliding across the Sandia Mountains. The rugged terrain, rocks and cliffs, house various different birds and other types of animals. You and your loved ones may even spot an eagle, deer or even a black bear as you traverse across the deep canyons.
Check in with your local Albuquerque hotel for dining information. After a long day of traveling and traversing, you and your loved ones are sure to be hungry. Located conveniently within the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway, High Finance Restaurant and Tavern and Sandiago’s Mexican Grill at the Tram are sure to have what you’re looking for. High Finance is located a top Sandia Peak, giving you and your loved ones a unique and special dining experience. Sandiago’s offers vibrant Latin cuisine as well as the option for diners to ride the Tram before or after.
To enjoy an unparalleled view like no other, find Albuquerque accommodations and head out to the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway. With views of Mount Taylor, Cabezon, an eroded volcano, and the Valle Grande, a volcanic crater reported to be the largest in the world, you will be sure to get a spectacular view of what nature has to offer.
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