Overview : Situated in the vast Estancia Valley, surrounded by the beautiful Sandia, Manzano, Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Morairty, with its magnificent sunsets and star filled nights is the perfect place to stay for the weary traveler. Albuquerque and the NM State Fair, the Kodak International Balloon Fiesta, zoo, museums, and casinos galore are within a 40 minute drive of Moriatry's DAYS INN. Santa Fe, Capitol of NM with all of its old world charm. Indian Pueblos, is located 50 miles North of Moriarty.
Salinas Pueblo Mission National Monument : Mountainair, NM - 505-847-2585 - 9-6 daily - Free admission - ABO, Gran Quivira and Quarai- 3 abandoned pueblos and missions on the Salt Mission Trail.
Wildlife West Nature Park : 87 N. Frontage Road - Edgewood, NM - 505-281-7655 - 12-4 daily - 122 acres enhanced zoo and wildlife refuge for rescued animals including elk, deer, bobcat and mountain lion.
Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway : Albuquerque, NM - 505-242-9052 - 9AM to 8PM daily - 2.7 mile tramway escorts visitors above the deep canyons and spectacular terrain of the Sandia Mountains to Sandia Peak 10,378' above Albuquerque. Hiking trails.
Indian Pueblo Culure Museum : 2401 12th Street - Albuquerque, NM - 505-843-7270 or -766-4405 - 9AM to 5:30PM daily. Closed Jan 1st, Christmas Day, and Thanksgiving. - Museum, arts and craft market. Indian dances on weekends, craft demonstrations, and food available.