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Sandia Peak Tramway

10 Tramway Loop NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122
505-856-7325
Ranked #3 of 103 attractions in Albuquerque
4.5 of 5 stars 356 Reviews
Type: Trams, Mountains
Activities: Mountain biking, Hiking
Description: The world's longest aerial tram ride takes visitors 2.7 miles to the 10,000-foot peak of the Sandia Mountains.
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San Antonio, Texas
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Beautiful views! Seemed to be a must do for this area. More

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Avondale, Arizona, United States
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW
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The world's longest tram lived up to it's name. It was a great experience with breath taking views going up and back. The High Finance Restaurant located at the 10,300 foot mark was a great place to eat, though a little on the high side. The view from he restaurant was also outstanding. There were ramps and steps going from... More

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Kent, Washington
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68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW
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This is an expensive trip, but well worth it. You ride 2.7 miles in the longest tram ride in the country, up to 10,000 feet. The tram operator narrates the entire trip up, pointing out features of interest. It wasn't as scary as I thought it would be, but if you have a serious aversion to heights, this probably isn;'t... More

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Chicago, IL
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Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
74 helpful votes 74 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

The Tramway is 2 1/2 miles long and provides scenic overviews and hiking at the top. The restaurants are not very exciting, but the views are very nice. More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
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To maximize the value of the tram ticket, I suggest hiking around at the top. You can hike a mile or two to the little cabin (the guide will likely point it out to you on the ride up), where you can see stunning 360 degree views of an area that represents something like 9% of New Mexico. Climb up... More

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See 3 more reviews by Phillie_writer for Albuquerque
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10 reviews 10 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Ive been up the Tram many times, sometimes just for a ride and to do a short hike at the top and sometimes... just for fun to go snowboarding! lol. I always enjoy my ride and there are lots of little fun facts that you can learn on your "flight". I strongly recommend that anyone who gets the chance take... More

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Las Cruces, New Mexico
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

Too expensive, not an affordable family option. I wish they would consider adjusting the price. More

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See 3 more reviews by Martha B for Albuquerque
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

this is probably spectacular for most, but i am a afraid of heights. i shouldn't have gone because it is really really really high up and scary i thought. For others i know they enjoyed it. a woman on my tram fainted from the altitude, so keep in mind this is not for the faint of heart. the ski resort... More

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Woodstock, Illinois, United States
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Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Well organized and run, efficient, knowledgeable and humorous guides. Fantastic views and photo ops. Restuarant at the top is way over the line expensive ($11 Bloody Mary!!!) Very well marked historical cards around the decking, and the time element managed well. More

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Corrales, New Mexico
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012
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The Tramway is one of Albuquerque's unique attractions. For a long time it was the longest (not the highest) in the world. The height thing is a bit deceptive. For much of the way you aren't really all that high above the ground. Then you cross "TWA Canyon" (named for a 50s - or thereabouts - plane crash site -... More

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