Located southeast of Historic Old Town Plaza, the American International Rattlesnake Museum houses more species of rattlesnakes than most zoos. Exhaustive information including the genus, species, origin and history of each snake is provided.

The Museum was formerly a gift shop and still sells some of the usual Old Town trinkets in addition to having a good selection of snake memorabilia.

Parties: Birthday Tours include an information/question session, an opportunity to touch and hold the snakes, a certificate of bravery for each child, a T-shirt and zoo book for the birthday child, and an instant photo in a snake handler frame for each child. The cost per child is $8.95 with a $35 non-refundable deposit due one week prior to the party. Cake and ice cream are available for an additional charge. Call for information and reservations.

Closed major holidays.

The Rattlesnake Museum is within walking distance of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History, The Albuquerque Museum, Explora, and Tiguex Park.

Who doesn't love a Blizzard?

Because the majority of Dairy Queen restaurants are individually owned and operated franchises, quality, hours, and offerings vary greatly - you probably know what you like (or don't) about your local store.

What we like is DQ's take on the ubiquitous children's meal concept. In most stores, not only can parents substitute applesauce for French fries (if they're lucky), but the meals come with a coupon for a free treat (small Dilly bar, ice cream sandwich, or $.49 off a Blizzard) so the dessert part of the meal can stay cool, and out of reach, until the "healthy" part of the meal has been consumed.

Of course, the chain's ice cream cakes are practically required equipment for some kids' parties, and some stores offer discounts on birthday parties held on site.

Most Dairy Queen restaurants nationwide participate in annual (and more frequent) fundraisers for Children's Miracle Network. Eat up.

Who doesn't love a Blizzard?

Because the majority of Dairy Queen restaurants are individually owned and operated franchises, quality, hours, and offerings vary greatly - you probably know what you like (or don't) about your local store.

What we like is DQ's take on the ubiquitous children's meal concept. In most stores, not only can parents substitute applesauce for French fries (if they're lucky), but the meals come with a coupon for a free treat (small Dilly bar, ice cream sandwich, or $.49 off a Blizzard) so the dessert part of the meal can stay cool, and out of reach, until the "healthy" part of the meal has been consumed.

Of course, the chain's ice cream cakes are practically required equipment for some kids' parties, and some stores offer discounts on birthday parties held on site.

Most Dairy Queen restaurants nationwide participate in annual (and more frequent) fundraisers for Children's Miracle Network. Eat up.

Who doesn't love a Blizzard?

Because the majority of Dairy Queen restaurants are individually owned and operated franchises, quality, hours, and offerings vary greatly - you probably know what you like (or don't) about your local store.

What we like is DQ's take on the ubiquitous children's meal concept. In most stores, not only can parents substitute applesauce for French fries (if they're lucky), but the meals come with a coupon for a free treat (small Dilly bar, ice cream sandwich, or $.49 off a Blizzard) so the dessert part of the meal can stay cool, and out of reach, until the "healthy" part of the meal has been consumed.

Of course, the chain's ice cream cakes are practically required equipment for some kids' parties, and some stores offer discounts on birthday parties held on site.

Most Dairy Queen restaurants nationwide participate in annual (and more frequent) fundraisers for Children's Miracle Network. Eat up.

Who doesn't love a Blizzard?

Because the majority of Dairy Queen restaurants are individually owned and operated franchises, quality, hours, and offerings vary greatly - you probably know what you like (or don't) about your local store.

What we like is DQ's take on the ubiquitous children's meal concept. In most stores, not only can parents substitute applesauce for French fries (if they're lucky), but the meals come with a coupon for a free treat (small Dilly bar, ice cream sandwich, or $.49 off a Blizzard) so the dessert part of the meal can stay cool, and out of reach, until the "healthy" part of the meal has been consumed.

Of course, the chain's ice cream cakes are practically required equipment for some kids' parties, and some stores offer discounts on birthday parties held on site.

Most Dairy Queen restaurants nationwide participate in annual (and more frequent) fundraisers for Children's Miracle Network. Eat up.

Who doesn't love a Blizzard?

Because the majority of Dairy Queen restaurants are individually owned and operated franchises, quality, hours, and offerings vary greatly - you probably know what you like (or don't) about your local store.

What we like is DQ's take on the ubiquitous children's meal concept. In most stores, not only can parents substitute applesauce for French fries (if they're lucky), but the meals come with a coupon for a free treat (small Dilly bar, ice cream sandwich, or $.49 off a Blizzard) so the dessert part of the meal can stay cool, and out of reach, until the "healthy" part of the meal has been consumed.

Of course, the chain's ice cream cakes are practically required equipment for some kids' parties, and some stores offer discounts on birthday parties held on site.

Most Dairy Queen restaurants nationwide participate in annual (and more frequent) fundraisers for Children's Miracle Network. Eat up.

Who doesn't love a Blizzard?

Because the majority of Dairy Queen restaurants are individually owned and operated franchises, quality, hours, and offerings vary greatly - you probably know what you like (or don't) about your local store.

What we like is DQ's take on the ubiquitous children's meal concept. In most stores, not only can parents substitute applesauce for French fries (if they're lucky), but the meals come with a coupon for a free treat (small Dilly bar, ice cream sandwich, or $.49 off a Blizzard) so the dessert part of the meal can stay cool, and out of reach, until the "healthy" part of the meal has been consumed.

Of course, the chain's ice cream cakes are practically required equipment for some kids' parties, and some stores offer discounts on birthday parties held on site.

Most Dairy Queen restaurants nationwide participate in annual (and more frequent) fundraisers for Children's Miracle Network. Eat up.

Who doesn't love a Blizzard?

Because the majority of Dairy Queen restaurants are individually owned and operated franchises, quality, hours, and offerings vary greatly - you probably know what you like (or don't) about your local store.

What we like is DQ's take on the ubiquitous children's meal concept. In most stores, not only can parents substitute applesauce for French fries (if they're lucky), but the meals come with a coupon for a free treat (small Dilly bar, ice cream sandwich, or $.49 off a Blizzard) so the dessert part of the meal can stay cool, and out of reach, until the "healthy" part of the meal has been consumed.

Of course, the chain's ice cream cakes are practically required equipment for some kids' parties, and some stores offer discounts on birthday parties held on site.

Most Dairy Queen restaurants nationwide participate in annual (and more frequent) fundraisers for Children's Miracle Network. Eat up.

Who doesn't love a Blizzard?

Because the majority of Dairy Queen restaurants are individually owned and operated franchises, quality, hours, and offerings vary greatly - you probably know what you like (or don't) about your local store.

What we like is DQ's take on the ubiquitous children's meal concept. In most stores, not only can parents substitute applesauce for French fries (if they're lucky), but the meals come with a coupon for a free treat (small Dilly bar, ice cream sandwich, or $.49 off a Blizzard) so the dessert part of the meal can stay cool, and out of reach, until the "healthy" part of the meal has been consumed.

Of course, the chain's ice cream cakes are practically required equipment for some kids' parties, and some stores offer discounts on birthday parties held on site.

Most Dairy Queen restaurants nationwide participate in annual (and more frequent) fundraisers for Children's Miracle Network. Eat up.

Who doesn't love a Blizzard?

Because the majority of Dairy Queen restaurants are individually owned and operated franchises, quality, hours, and offerings vary greatly - you probably know what you like (or don't) about your local store.

What we like is DQ's take on the ubiquitous children's meal concept. In most stores, not only can parents substitute applesauce for French fries (if they're lucky), but the meals come with a coupon for a free treat (small Dilly bar, ice cream sandwich, or $.49 off a Blizzard) so the dessert part of the meal can stay cool, and out of reach, until the "healthy" part of the meal has been consumed.

Of course, the chain's ice cream cakes are practically required equipment for some kids' parties, and some stores offer discounts on birthday parties held on site.

Most Dairy Queen restaurants nationwide participate in annual (and more frequent) fundraisers for Children's Miracle Network. Eat up.

Who doesn't love a Blizzard?

Because the majority of Dairy Queen restaurants are individually owned and operated franchises, quality, hours, and offerings vary greatly - you probably know what you like (or don't) about your local store.

What we like is DQ's take on the ubiquitous children's meal concept. In most stores, not only can parents substitute applesauce for French fries (if they're lucky), but the meals come with a coupon for a free treat (small Dilly bar, ice cream sandwich, or $.49 off a Blizzard) so the dessert part of the meal can stay cool, and out of reach, until the "healthy" part of the meal has been consumed.

Of course, the chain's ice cream cakes are practically required equipment for some kids' parties, and some stores offer discounts on birthday parties held on site.

Most Dairy Queen restaurants nationwide participate in annual (and more frequent) fundraisers for Children's Miracle Network. Eat up.

Who doesn't love a Blizzard?

Because the majority of Dairy Queen restaurants are individually owned and operated franchises, quality, hours, and offerings vary greatly - you probably know what you like (or don't) about your local store.

What we like is DQ's take on the ubiquitous children's meal concept. In most stores, not only can parents substitute applesauce for French fries (if they're lucky), but the meals come with a coupon for a free treat (small Dilly bar, ice cream sandwich, or $.49 off a Blizzard) so the dessert part of the meal can stay cool, and out of reach, until the "healthy" part of the meal has been consumed.

Of course, the chain's ice cream cakes are practically required equipment for some kids' parties, and some stores offer discounts on birthday parties held on site.

Most Dairy Queen restaurants nationwide participate in annual (and more frequent) fundraisers for Children's Miracle Network. Eat up.

The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find Albuquerque's Best Artsy Class for Little Kids, Best Day Camp for Big Kids, Best Indoor Party/Place Space for Little Kids, and Best Museum for Little Kids, Explora boasts hands-on art, technology, and science exhibits that encourage curiosity and learning. Kids are sure to have a great time as they play with giant bubbles, test gravity, experiment with waves and magnets, and watch as electricity makes their hair stand on end.

Summer camps, birthday parties, and other programs are offered.

Family membership starts at $75/year.

Golfernoggins offers an indoor 18 hole miniature golf course, a toddler area for children under four, an arcade game room, and food service. Birthday party packages are available.

The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the Best Indoor Party/Place Space for Big Kids and Teens in Albuquerque, Hinkle Family Fun Center seems to have a little bit of something for everyone.

Laser tag and paintball are popular with the older, more active kids, while the whole family can enjoy bumper boats, bumper cars, go-carts, miniature golf, and miniature bowling.

For children under 60", the Jungle Play area is a great option. Hinkle's two arcades are packed with a variety of video games, skeetball, air hockey and more.

Each attraction can be paid for individually (this can get very pricey) or by attraction package. Party options are also available.

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Hoot's Ultimate Party Zone boasts a huge interactive play center and inflatable attractions including obstacle courses, giant slides, and jumpers. Birthday party packages start at $180 for 15 guests; plenty of upgrades and options are available for an additional fee.

Family Bounce Night events and outdoor activities are scheduled regularly. Visit the website for more information.

iT'Z offers a pizza-and-pasta buffet, a huge arcade, rollercoaster rides for teens and for small children, bowling, prize-redemption games, and more - all in one place.

Birthday party packages are also available.

iT'Z offers a pizza-and-pasta buffet, a huge arcade, rollercoaster rides for teens and for small children, bowling, prize-redemption games, and more - all in one place.

Birthday party packages are also available.

The National Atomic Museum is a Congressionally chartered museum featuring several permanent exhibits that trace the history of nuclear science and atomic energy. Exhibits include photographs, displays and models on Madame Curie and Einstein, The Manhattan Project, WWII, and more.

The ZOOMzone may well be the most interesting part of the Museum for families. Children have the opportunity to explore science through a variety of hands-on activities and science challenges. Young scientists can even share their discoveries via the Internet on ZOOM computers.

Science is Everywhere summer camps are offered from June through August.

The National Atomic Museum Store carries merchandise related to nuclear physics and the history of atomic energy.

Membership: A one year $50 family membership includes free admission to the Museum, the Nuclear Times newsletter, a 10% discount at the Museum Gift Store, invitation to member only events, and free admission to over 200 science museums across the country.

Parties: The ZOOMzone party package (10 children and 10 adults) includes a 2-hour private session in the ZOOMzone, a party coordinator, a directed hands-on activity, face painting or temporary tattoos, a balloon and goodie bag for each attendee, cake, punch, and Ice Cream in a Baggie. The birthday child receives a balloon bouquet, a t-shirt, a poster, and a 6-month Zoom family membership. The party fee is $200.

The Museum is closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

The National Atomic Museum is within walking distance of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History, Historic Old Town, The Albuquerque Museum, and Tiguex Park.

The architecture of this multi-million dollar facility is impressive: plazas with impressive water features, ballrooms with exposed vigas, and large bronze doors are just a few of the Southwestern features that make the National Hispanic Cultural Center the perfect place to showcase Hispanic art and culture.

Spend the day researching your family tree at the Research Library, viewing an art exhibit at the Visual Arts Center, and exploring the gardens and plazas.

The National Hispanic Cultural Center campus also houses the Roy E. Disney Center for the Performing Arts, Research & Literary Arts Complex, the Wells Fargo Auditorium, La Tiendita Gift Shop, and La Fonda Restaurant.

Most of the plazas and ballrooms are available for private parties.

Membership starts at $80 for two people.

The Outpost Ice Arena is Albuquerque's only ice skating rink. Check the website for public skating and Learn to Skate programs. Birthday party packages are available.

Pizza and a whole lot more. This fun center offers an arcade with a wide variety of games, go-carts, Play Land, and virtual reality games.

A variety of party packages are available.

SAGA provides instruction in gymnastics and fitness for preschoolers through adults. Birthday party packages, summer camps, and special events are also offered. Visit the website for current class schedules and fees.