Craving some warmth? Head to the southwest! Albuquerque, New Mexico, will be a welcoming host for your visit: there are lots of family-friendly fun to be had, both inside and out. Read on for three of my picks!
1. Sometimes all you need for a morning of fun is a good old fashioned flea market - and Albuquerque is home to New Mexico's largest! Who's up for a scavenger hunt? Divide the family into teams, arm each group with a camera (or a notepad) and the race is on: the first team to track down a piggy bank, an old-school alarm clock, a saggy straw hat (you get the idea) should probably buy the other team some soft serve! The flea market opens every Saturday and Sunday at 7 a.m. - perfect for early risers (and beating the heat).
2. Raise your hand if you know what a petroglyph is! Drive a short distance west out of Albuquerque to Petroglyth National Monument, and explore designs carved into volcanic rock up to 700 years ago by Native Americans and Spanish settlers. Be sure to stop by the Visitor Center first to pick up a Ranger Activity Book for the kids: after completing a number of activities, they'll be awarded a badge, patch, and certificate!
3. Feeling brave? Take a Ghost Tour of Old Town! This guided, 90-minute tour of Albuquerque's isn't for the faint of heart: you'll search for the lost souls of Civil War phantoms and other specters, and hear spooky stories of actual sightings by residents and visitors. Bring your camera - you never know what you'll see!
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