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Have an Extra Good Time in AlbuquerqueChoose one, two, or three organized excursions that will travel beyond this already fascinating city! ACOMA INDIAN PUEBLO / "SKY CITY" TOUR Tour the famous Acoma Indian Pueblo, known as the "Sky City," the oldest continuously lived-in community in the United States, which sits atop a 375-foot mesa. The trip begins west of Albuquerque along Interstate 40, paralleling the "Mother Road," Route 66,across the famous historic Rio Puerco Bridge and past the Route 66 Casino, which is owned and operated by the Laguna Indian Pueblo. You will pass the beautiful Laguna Pueblo Church at the top of the village, a landmark recognizable in many southwestern paintings and photographs. Then you will have an overview of the pueblo and its beautiful native dance, the Shalako ceremony. Next you will travel across the Acoma Indian Pueblo, with its Native American religious sites and ancient homes, along with more modern dwellings. The tour will continue to the Sky City Visitor Center. There you will board Acoma buses that will access the summit, accompanied by a native Acoma guide who will offer the historical and cultural perspectives on this intriguing southwestern village. You will also have time to explore the Haaku Cultural Center and Museum and theater as well as have lunch. SANDIA PEAK TRAM & LUNCH TOUR Experience the drama of an 11,000-square-mile panoramic view of New Mexico on the world's longest aerial tramway. From the base to the top of 10,378-foot Sandia Peak, time and terrain will seem to move in harmony as you lift from the desert floor, above canyons and lush forests, to the mountaintop, enjoying 2.7 miles of sky-view travel and the captivating discovery of New Mexico's varied landscape and life zones. While at the top of the Sandia Mountains, you'll have the pleasure of delightful dining at High Finance, one of New Mexico's finest restaurants. SANTA FE TOUR - THE CITY DIFFERENT Enjoy a cultural and artistic tour of Santa Fe, the oldest capital city in the United States, which offers a unique and enchanting experience. You'll begin with a drive to Santa Fe from Albuquerque along the scenic Turquoise Trail, stopping to shop in the historic mining village of Madrid, New Mexico, a former ghost town now known for its quality arts and crafts. After arriving at "The City Different" via the Santa Fe Trail, you will make a stop to view the life-sized bronze diorama "Santa Fe Passage." Next, during a walking tour of historic Santa Fe, you'll visit the San Miguel Mission, which is the oldest church in America (1610), and the French Romanesque-styled Loretto Chapel, with its miraculous spiral staircase. There will be time to shop and enjoy the plaza area, offering opportunities to visit the exquisite Georgia O'Keefe Museum or the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture. The Palace of the Governors features Native American artists from each of the 19 pueblos of New Mexico. While in Santa Fe, your guide will help you choose the perfect place to enjoy lunch. TRANSPORTATION: Tour buses will be available for boarding in the curb cut-out at the entrance to the ACC West Complex across from the Civic Plaza 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
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