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Pueblo Montaño Open Space

4.8 (8 reviews)

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Howie K.

Now's the time to find this little urban oasis because -- you hear that? Yep, the sandhill cranes are back. There's a healthy parking lot here, if you enter headed east on Montano, but be warned that during this unique era of pandemic weekends, the lot fills up quickly and you will be ticketed if you park on the street. The open space is bike friendly, but make sure you have thick tires and sealant, #thegoatheadsabide. Spend a few minutes appreciating the chainsaw artwork forged by a firefighter who helped quelch a massive fire early in the century, and then take off headed south. You can follow the drainage trail which is wide and partially shaded, but here's our go-to: take the foot trail just east, by Bosque School. If you keep heading south you'll come to an area we affectionately call New Zealand. Why? Well, the wife, she's a true New Mexican and the first time she entered this comparatively lush, wild cottonwood grove she was like, "Oh wow, this looks like Lord of the Rings!" which, of course, it doesn't come close to resembling but, you know, for a local, getting lost in a swath of green is damn near impossible around here. So New Zealand it is. Go get you some trees.

Sarai L.

One of my favorite places to clear my head. I love to go walk, run, jog, and just enjoy the fresh air here! There are multiple trails to choose from so it's easy to chose a different one each time. I like to go back by the Rio Grande and watch the geese and take in the view of the mountains. I usually take a right beside the bridge, but left is amusing too! Easy access to bike trails on pavement, as well. Plus, if you park here, the Flying Star on Rio Grande is only about a mile away. Great place to walk on a Saturday morning for brunch.

Kathy V.

Started my walk/hike of the Bosque Trail at the Montano Open Space entrance. Lovely and well-maintained. You can get close to the Rio Grande, enjoy the scenery and the sculpture garden. A nice place to run or walk and enjoy the outdoors a bit.

Lee K.

A touching and remarkable tribute to the wildlife that perished in a 250 acre fire in Pueblo Montaño Open Space in New Mexico. With no artistic training, fireman Mark Chavez used a chainsaw to carve creatures from the dead cottonwood trees and bring both plant and animals to life.

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Spaceship UFO House

Spaceship UFO House

3.9(9 reviews)
6.2 mi•Nob Hill

Simply stunning, just park on the road and wander around the outside. Unique, imaginative and…read morecool. The Spaceship Ufo House, is a distinctive landmark known for its futuristic design resembling a flying saucer. This privately owned residence stands out with its circular shape and unique decor that reflects a sci-fi theme. Constructed in the 1970s, it has become a popular point of interest for visitors intrigued by its unusual architecture. We need more of this and fortunately New Mexico can deliver.

This is an odd and unique attraction. The house does resemble a spaceship or something futuristic…read more It is a peculiar site. It is a 2 bedroom, 3 bath, 3,686 square foot home that was built in 1984 It is an actual house that is currently being lived in, so you cannot go inside and should be respectable of the occupants. You can still get a decent view of the property from the sidewalk and you will find parking right in front of the house on the street. It was the home of artist Bart Prince, who designed it and the accompanying art and not only served as his residence, but his studio too. You will also find some eclectic sculptures scattered around the grounds. This neat little house was sold in 2022 and I have seen it posted as an Air B & B recently. That would be a cool place to stay in, but I am not sure ablout living here, with all of the attention and tourist coming through. This place is a Albuquerque landmark. The abstract metal sculptures that are out front and just behind the fence are as interesting as the house. You will even see a dinosaur. If you are a road tripper, this should definitely be on you to see list if you are in Albuquerque. Anyway, as with most attractions that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, such as the Big Red Arrow, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

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Giant Red Arrow

Giant Red Arrow

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5.5 mi•Midtown/University

The red arrow is in the parking lot across the road from Whole Foods. A great photo op while you…read morepick up your costume from Spirit Halloween. be nice if there was a little step so you could sit on the platform and hug the arrow. Another fun pop culture stop to mix in with your history and nature stops.

You will find this gigantic red arrow, with its tip to the ground in a busy Whole Foods Parking…read morelot. It is an Albuquerque staple and a part of the city's culture. It could maybe use a fresh coat of paint, but it is still considerably in great shape since it has been there since 1961. Back then the shopping plaza was named Indiana Plaza. The arrow stands about 20 feet tall and looks like it was shoot into the stone base on which its sits. If the arrow does not already draw enough attention, it use to have neon lighting. However, it was too expensive to maintain so they scrapped it. Another interesting note is that in 1980, some of the plaza's tenants looked to add a few parking spots, which is premium in that location, by ripping out the arrow. The arrow was given landmark status though and it remains in it location today. There is an urban legend that the arrow ended up there by Lil' Beaver, the Indian sidekick of Red Ryder, the cowboy of TV, movie and comic strip fame, using a giant bow to shoot the arrow into an awaiting patch of soft concrete. I love the story and the hype, but I seriously doubt that it is true. I was able to pull into that same parking lot, park, get out and take a closer look. It was very easy. Anyway, as with most attractions that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, such as the space ship house or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

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