Petroglyph National Monument, Albuquerque

Name: Petroglyph National Monument
Address: Albuquerque, United States
Telephone: +1 505 899 0205

#5 among attractions in Albuquerque

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Petroglyph National Monument, Albuquerque

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Petroglyph National Monument stretches 17 miles along Albuquerque, New Mexico's West Mesa, a volcanic basalt escarpment that dominates the city's western horizon. Authorized June 27, 1990, the 7,236 acre monument is cooperatively managed by the National Park Service and the City of Albuquerque. The western boundary of the monument features a chain of dormant fissure volcanoes. Beginning in the northwest corner, Butte volcano is followed to its south by Bond, Vulcan, Black and JA volcanoes. ()

Alternative names: Visitors per year: 124.2 thous.Coordinates: 35°8'21"N, 106°44'56"W

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Petroglyph National Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, Cottonwood Mall, Ladera Golf Course, San Felipe de Neri Church.

5.4 miSE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, Albuquerque
138 min walk • The Albuquerque Museum, formerly known as the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, is a public art and history museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
6.5 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Cottonwood Mall, Albuquerque
167 min walk • Cottonwood Mall is a shopping mall located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. The mall's anchor stores are Hobby Lobby, Mor Furniture, JCPenney, Ulta Beauty, Dillard's, Regal Cinemas, Fallout Trampoline Arena, Conn's, and HomeLife Furniture.
2.4 miSE
Golf
Ladera Golf Course, Albuquerque
63 min walk • Ladera Golf Course is a municipal golf facility in owned by the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is located on the West Mesa of Albuquerque and was opened in 1980.
5.3 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Building
San Felipe de Neri Church, Albuquerque
137 min walk • San Felipe de Neri Church is a historic Catholic church located on the north side of Old Town Plaza in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
5.4 miE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Albuquerque
138 min walk • The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, located in Albuquerque, is owned and operated by the 19 Indian Pueblos of New Mexico and dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of Pueblo Indian Culture, History and Art.
4.9 miE
Museum, Specialty museum
Unser Racing Museum, Albuquerque
124 min walk • The Unser Racing Museum, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. is a non-profit museum celebrating the accomplishments of New Mexico's native racing family, the Unsers.
1.4 miW
Volcano
Black Volcano
37 min walk • Black Volcano is an inactive volcano located near Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is part of the Albuquerque volcanic field. Black Volcano is located directly north of JA volcano.
4.9 miSE
Over 1.5 miles of walkable garden paths
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, Albuquerque
125 min walk • The ABQ Biopark Botanic Garden is a 36-acre botanical garden located at 2601 Central Avenue NW in Albuquerque, New Mexico, beside the Rio Grande.
1.6 miSW
Volcano
JA volcano
41 min walk • JA Volcano is an inactive volcano located near Albuquerque, New Mexico. JA Volcano is the southernmost of 5 volcanoes in a 5-mile chain within the western boundary of Petroglyph National Monument.
5.3 miSE
35°5'44"N • 106°40'19"W
Turquoise Museum, Albuquerque
135 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
3.7 miE
35°7'50"N • 106°41'2"W
Rio Grande Nature Center, Albuquerque
95 min walk • Park, State park, Regional park