You will never forget the hospitality of the Pueblo People who are very proud of their ancient heritage. The history of the pueblo dates back hundreds of years, and there are many landmarks that still exist from this earlier time. One of these is St. Augustine Mission. Ancient rites and dances, such as feast day, and harvest festivals are still practiced and some are open to be shared with the public. There are many modern things for you to do like visit the Isleta Gaming Palace, a game of golf on the Isleta Eagle championship course, or fishing at Isleta Lakes.
Sunshine Building is one of the first high-rise buildings built from reinforced concrete. Bright yellow brick veneer gave the building its name, and trademark features like complex, molded concrete corbels identify the architect, Henry C. Trost. Inside, you can ride to the upper floors one of the only attendant-operated elevators in the Southwest. The building houses a theater, which originally screened silent movies and was the most popular theater in town when it was built back in 1924. It has now been converted to a venue for live performances such as theater, dance, and concerts.
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Have you heard of a road that sings? That is exactly what happens on Route 66 highway of Albuquerque in New Mexico. The rumble strips installed in the road plays the tunes of the patriotic song of “America the Beautiful”. Installed in the year 2014, this was commissioned by National Geographic Channel and a tie-up with The New Mexico Department of Transportation. What is the catch, you may ask? Well, this is to get drivers to follow the speed limit of 45 miles per hour on this route, which is exactly the right note (speed) to hear the music play. Head down to Route 66 and sing along on this musical journey.
Black Volcano is one of several volcanic features located in the Petroglyph National Monument. Black Volcano is a small, relatively young cinder cone that formed between 2,000 and 5,000 years ago, and it rises to a height of approximately 200 feet (60.96 meters) above the surrounding landscape. During your tour of the monument, you can embark on a hike to the top of Black Volcano for panoramic views of the surrounding area, including the city of Albuquerque and the Sandia Mountains.
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Vulcan Volcano is an extinct volcano on the West Mesa near Albuquerque, New Mexico. Believed to have formed between 60,000 and 150,000 years ago, this cinder cone is named after the Roman god of fire. It is located in Petroglyph National Monument, which is a protected area that contains one of the largest concentrations of prehistoric rock art in North America. Visitors can hike around Vulcan Volcano for views of the surrounding area, including the city of Albuquerque and the Sandia Mountains. If you choose to hike here, make sure you are carrying plenty of water.
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