This isn't a pretty park moment or Instagram postcard. The Center of the Universe is an…read moreexperience--a blend of surprise, sound, and space that forces you into the present. It's abstract, a little mysterious, and at times perfect raw concrete taking you straight to sky. Whether you're intrigued by modern art or just curious, it delivers.Worth a walk‑through on a breezy Albuquerque morning.

It was cool but lasted about 5 mins. They charge $8 per person, not by car. Staff is super rude.read more

This is located inside the park but can be accessed through the streets surrounding it…read more I spent a couple of hours here sitting on top of the structures watching the balloon glow from there. There are cactus at the edge of both structures so if you jump up to get to the top be careful not to fall down the 4-foot wall down to the prickliest haha. The two structures are pokestops so if you need items drop a lure and you are set to go! There is no lighting in this part of the park so be cautious, there is a trail that goes through it but it is a dirt road, not bathrooms nearby either. I did encounter some photographers who were there to take photos of the balloons down below and had a nice talk with them about their time here in ABQ.

I've passed through this place years ago and was quite the sight and wanted to see all of what was…read morethere but the people I rode with didnt feel like stopping to visit. I'm hoping to come back here someday.

The Rio Puerco Bridge has a 250 foot span. It is one of the longest single span bridges built in…read moreNew Mexico. The bridge is no longer in operation yet stands as a historical landmark along Route 66.

A lovely little bridge that you can photograph without riding over it…read more The best of little bridges. The snow made it even better.

A great outdoor facility with amphitheater and stage area. The giant red chair was a great…read moreaddition as lots of people were getting their photos done. Our group had a good time but it was really cold.

Visited this fountain on a road trip, ending in an ABQ Braking Bad tour that we created for…read moreourselves. The plaza this fountain sits in was used in an episode of Breaking Bad and was right across the street from our Hyatt Regency hotel. We reached the plaza and fountain at the end of the day so it made the lights in the fountain rather cool looking. Seems like a nice place to play in the water, but I'd keep an eye out for the multiple homeless people (most of which seemed to be on drugs). Keep a tight reign on your children if this is your version of an inexpensive water park.

#60 for 2019 Rio…read moreGrande River As I begin to write this review I start to wonder how many New Mexican songs are out there that mention The Rio Grande River. I'm thinking this mostly because every time I'm walking at the river I have music blasting in my ears whether its country, rap, rock or Christian tunes. Today I think I'll do a google search for songs about this Grande River so that next time I'm walking I can jam to tunes from back in the day when peeps adored this mighty body of water. I love walking along the bosque at the river especially now that the weather is getting nice and warm and the flowers are blooming. There are trails throughout the different areas and are on both the east and west side of the river that take you right up to the water, so be careful because at times (not a lot but there are times) when the river is running pretty darn fast! Here is a bit of Rio Grande River trivia for all you folks visiting the beautiful Land of Enchantment: Did you know that the Rio Grande River runs all the way from Colorado to Texas? It flows out to the Gulf of Mexico! Now that's some fun info! Did you know that Brian Wilson sings a song called: Rio Grande here are a few lyrics: Oh the great big river Rolls on and on Oh the great big river Makes my heart beat strong Yeah the great big river Rolls on and on And the great big river Makes my heart beat strong Rollin' rollin' rollin' on Personally I prefer New Mexican songs about the RG River over this song, sooooo I'm off to do some research with my handy dandy friend named: Google!

Always ready for wherever the River leads us! I mean other states may enjoy their lush rivers, but…read morethere's nothing like a desert river to water the day. I remember floating down on swimming pool mattresses when I was just a kid, to fishing and petting the slippery algae in its waters. It has been a friend and solace and anew Mexico is grateful!

Just Go (#12) As a…read morevisitor of the State of New Mexico we've enjoyed our short stay during one summer in July 2016. We spent 4 days enjoying sightseeing at some historical buildings and landmarks, we signed up for tours... plus Howie (ABQ CM) was gracious enough to include us in two of his Yelp events in Albuquerque. New Mexico is part of the quadripoint where the boundaries of the four states meet at the Four Corners Monument. I once had a coworker who was raised by the Navajo tribe and he suggested we visit the Aztec Ruins National Monument, these were architectural remains once home to the Pueblo people. Visiting historic ruins always fascinated me so we stopped by and went on a self-guided tour. There is a trail guide which was only about 1/2 mile. It started with the Great Kiva, a building used for ceremonies. While walking through the ruins please keep in mind to keep noise level down out of respect to the ancestors of the Pueblo people. We rode the Sandia Peak Tramway in Albuquerque. At 10,378 feet, this tops the other two aerial trams I've experienced at Heavenly Valley in Lake Tahoe at 10,067 feet and Squaw Valley in the North Shore of Lake Tahoe at 9,050 feet. Once we reached the top we enjoyed beautiful panoramic views of ABQ and the New Mexico countryside! The Sandia Peak Tramway is the 3rd longest tramway in the world! The Carlsbad Caverns National Park was a popular spot... we took The Big Room Tour that was about 1.3 miles from start to finish. The cave was a huge natural limestone chamber that was decorated with different types of large calcite formations and cool stalactites. It took us about 1.0 to 1-1/2 hours to complete. You know me... I love my pictures. LoL! Arrive early... dress in layers, it was summertime but it gets cold below at the cavern. We signed up with ABQ Trolley Co for a tour of Albuquerque. This was a fun and educational experience. It took us from Old Town to the Historic Route 66 and everywhere else in between. This is not a hop-on, hop-off service. You hop off the trolley and that's it for you LoL! Our tour guide was great! Thanks to ABQ Yelp CM, Howie K, for allowing us to join cool Albuquerque Yelpers at their events! It was nice seeing Jeanie M (relocated from Reno NV): Yelp Pigs Out @ Pork & Brew (Rio Rancho) Yelp Makes Whoopee at the The Joint (WisePies Pizza) Had some yummy chicken & waffles at Frank's Famous Chicken & Waffles in Albuquerque... also, try fresh, delicious donuts from Whoo's Donuts in Santa Fe! There are more places to see but... Thank you, Great State of New Mexico! Have yet to experience the ghosts of these famous (or infamous) figures in New Mexico history -- Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, John Chisum, and Pancho Villa. Review #2430

New Mexico is a beautiful state. A lot of seniors are retiring to New Mexico. I spent some time…read morehere when I went on my cross country road trip. I found it too desolate. I like peace and quiet at times but I found New Mexico too too quiet. It was worrisome that I may get stranded on the highway and die of thirst. Sounds like a Twilight Zone episode, right. I carried extra supplies and gallons of water to be safe. I do like to decorate my apartment in Southwest Decor. It's been a while since I did any decorating. The pottery is absolutely my favorite. The oldest church is in New Mexico. You may want to do some research if you visit. I enjoyed my visit and I decided I wouldn't want to make New Mexico my home. You may feel different.

The Occidental Life Building is a beautifully sculptured work of art in downtown Albuquerque…read more Each morning I park my car, walk to work and on the way I see this amazing piece of architecture. I wonder about it quite frequently as its design is so different from anything you'll see in this area. It was built in 1917 and is on the National Register of Historic Places as well as the NM State Register of Cultural Places. I'm writing this review today because its Halloween and this building has such a Gothic feel to it. I can imagine this building being used as a haunted house on this chilly night. Spooks jumping out from every corner. Cobwebs hanging from the lighting fixtures. Adventures poking out from every bend of the hallways. In some rooms the floor boards are twisted and warped and make a creaking sound with each step sending chills down your spine. Whats missing though is the gargoyles that would be on the 2nd floor corners overlooking the crowd as they shuffle in this eerie ghostly edifice. Back to Reality: Currently it houses an array of businesses including Legal Aid and Animal Protection of NM. If you have a moment drive by or walk around take pictures enjoy thinking about what life must've been like in 1917 when this building first opened its doors. I can imagine all the Ooh's and Aah's from the crowd as they've never seen anything quite like it.

Having one location to catch the train or bus is convenient in Albuquerque. Recently the city…read moreopened a police substation in the building so security is better than in the past. As a downtown location it is a busy site.

A very beautiful Spanish mission style clock tower is located at the Rail Runner Transit Station in…read moreAlbuquerque, N.M. This clock is part of the Mission Revival-style architecture used and designed to be reminiscent of the Alvarado Hotel, a railroad hotel which once existed at this site and was demolished in 1970. According to the transit center Wikipedia page, "The complex was built as a hub for Albuquerque's regional transit system and as a replacement for Albuquerque's previous bus depot and train station." The clock tower is located on the northwest corner of the complex, facing the intersection of Central Avenue and First Street, overlooking downtown Albuquerque. Generally, a clock tower is a tower specifically built with one or more (often four) clock faces. Clock towers can either be freestanding or as part of a church or municipal building. This Transit Center Clock Tower is a great addition to downtown Albuquerque & it's incorporation of old Spanish elements of historical architectural design ties it into the look and feel of old Albuquerque. 5 YELP STARS for the Albuquerque Clock Tower.