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“Quirky alternatives to major theme parks” USA Today
“Up, up and away in New Mexico” canoe.ca / The Sports Network
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 3 attractions in Sandia Park
Traveler Description: A "museum" built out of concrete and 55,000 bottles that houses 20,000 handcarved miniatures.
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Attraction type: Art museum, Specialty museum, Antique shop
Activities: Shopping
Address: 121 Sandia Crest Rd.
PO Box 303 Sandia Park, NM 87047
Tel: 505-281-5233

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“Loved it”
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5 of 5 stars
natchezgal
Mississippi
Jan 25, 2008

This was worth the side trip from Highway 40. We had no idea where we were going, but very happy with our decision. Great gift shop too. more

“Wow! I feel lazy”
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4 of 5 stars
karenew
Amarillo, Texas
Oct 1, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

This is a very interesting little place. I agree with the previous poster that you could spend all day here and not see everything. My husband was truly inspired by the Theodora R boat and is trying to convince me to do the same thing. more

“Junk Heaven!”
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4 of 5 stars
raisyn
Knoxville, TN
Mar 21, 2005
4/4 found this review helpful

Truly a one of a kind museum and it is all one man's work. You could send a full day here and still not notice everything. The animated wood carvings are exceptional and alone are worth the trip. There was a booklet on sale there telling the story of Tinkertown and I think the title was "I Did All This... more

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121 Sandia Crest Rd., PO Box 303, Sandia Park, NM 87047
Tel: 505-281-5233