Excursions
3D-Con excursions are day trips to nearby locations of photographic interest. Excursions require advance registration, and can be booked through the registration portal.
Excursion #1
Sunday, July 12 1:00PM - 6:00PM
$65 per person (includes transportation and admission fees)
Purchase food on your own at Ten 3 Restaurant (at the top of the mountain) or at The Homestead Cafe (when we return from the ride)
Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum
9201 Balloon Museum Dr NE
Phone: (505) 768-6020
Open Tuesday-Sunday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
The science behind hot-air ballooning and its development as a form of recreation and sport is best explained at this museum. Hands-on and interactive displays will cover the history, science and art of recreational ballooning that is quite popular in the Rio Grande. The International Balloon Fiesta takes place in the Fall in the adjacent Balloon Fiesta Park.
Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NE
Phone: (800) 284-2282
Open daily 9:00AM - 8:00PM
Whisks passengers up to Sandia Crest on the west side of the mountain. At 10,378 feet, one can take in a full view of the vast Rio Grande Valley. Enjoy a walk or hike along the ridge and then refreshment at the tramway Ten 3 Restaurant.
Excursion #2 - Santa Fe I
Monday, July 13 9:00AM - 6:00PM
$135 per person (includes transportation and admission fees)
Purchase food on your own in Santa Fe
Meow Wolf
1352 Rufina Circle, Santa Fe, NM
Phone: (866) 636-9969
Open 10:00AM - 8:00PM most days
Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return will engage your imagination and take you to a magical 3D space with plenty to entice playful exploration of optic design and ingenuity. Immersive and multimedia experiences will delight people of all ages.
IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA)
108 Cathedral Pl, Santa Fe, NM
Phone: (505) 983-8900
Hours: Monday, Wednesday-Saturday 10:00AM - 5:00PM, Sunday 11:00AM - 4:00PM, closed Tuesday
Located in downtown Santa Fe, the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA) is part of the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) and is the country's leading museum for exhibiting, collecting, and interpreting contemporary Indigenous art. Recognized as the No. 3 Best Art Museum in the United States by USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice in 2021 and 2023, MoCNA presents exhibitions and programs that advance the scholarship, discourse, and interpretation of contemporary Native art. The museum stewards more than 9,500 artworks in all media, created from 1962 to the present.
Palace of the Governors Photo Archives at the New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe, NM
Phone: (505) 476-5200
Museum summer hours: Daily 10:00AM - 5:00PM, Friday evenings until 7:00PM
Photo Archives Access: Online or in person by appointment
Located within the New Mexico History Museum, the Palace of the Governors Photo Archives houses approximately one million photographic items dating from the 1840s to the present. The collection documents New Mexico, the Southwest, westward expansion, and Hispanic and Native American cultures, while also tracing the broader history of photography. Of special interest to 3D-Con attendees and stereo photographers are the archive's stereograph holdings and other early photographic media that illuminate the region's visual history.
Excursion #3 - Santa Fe II
Tuesday, July 14 9:00AM - 5:00PM
$115 per person (includes transportation and admission fees)
Purchase food on your own in Santa Fe
Canyon Road
Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM
Stroll this artists' colony, a short walk from Santa Fe Plaza. Enjoy an afternoon of gallery hopping and fine art produced by nationally and internationally known artists and jewelers. Over a hundred galleries varying from traditional and contemporary art can be found within the half-mile block. A variety of dining options are also available
Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
131 Cathedral Pl, Santa Fe, NM
Open Monday-Saturday 9:00AM - 4:30PM
This prominent edifice began as a small adobe church established by Franciscan friars in the 1600's. The current structure, in Romanesque Revival style, was completed and dedicated in 1887 under the direction of the Archbishop Lamy. It is an active place of worship and open daily for mass and public appreciation. Artistic features include the baptismal font, stained glass (imported from France), and the La Conquistadora statue (believed to be one of the oldest representation of the Madonna in the US).
Loretto Chapel
207 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM
Phone: (505) 982-0092
Open daily 9:00AM - 5:00PM
The Loretto Chapel is well-known for its spiral staircase to the choir loft. This was constructed without a visible means of support and held together with wooden pegs. The chapel was patterned by the architect as the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis on the main plaza.
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
217 Johnson St, Santa Fe, NM
Phone: (505) 946-1000
View renowned artist Georgia O'Keefe's early works as well as many other ground-breaking pieces created after her early years in New York City. Galleries and special exhibits chronicle her unique style and affection for the high desert landscapes of New Mexico.
Excursion #4
Wednesday, July 15 9:00AM - 5:00PM
$80 per person (includes transportation and admission fees)
Purchase food on your own in Madrid at The Mine Shaft & Tavern or Refinery 14 Restaurant.
National Museum of Nuclear Science
601 Eubank Blvd SE
Phone: (505) 245-2137
Hours: 8:30AM - 4:30PM everyday
Learn about the development and expansion of nuclear science. This museum is a national repository of nuclear science information. The indoor exhibits include applications of nuclear technology beyond its original purpose in World War II. The outdoor exhibit area houses aircraft, missile shells and military vehicles.
Tinkertown Museum
121 Sandia Crest Rd, Sandia Park, NM
Phone: (505) 281-5233
This museum is the culmination of over 40 years of assembling miniature wood carvings, over 50,000 glass bottles and animation projects all incorporated into a gallery of Western town dioramas and other unique artistic installations. It has been described as “an eccentric collection of Americana,” that many 3D photographers will appreciate.
City of Madrid Walking Tour
Madrid, NM
Madrid is a former coal mining town that has been transformed into an artists' colony. The town is a short drive from Albuquerque and is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. A walking tour of the town will include visits to galleries, shops, restaurants and bars. The Mine Shaft & Tavern is a popular stop for food and drink.
Excursion #5
Sunday, July 19 9:00AM - 4:30PM
$110 per person (includes transportation and admission fees)
Purchase authentic food on your own
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
1201 12th St SW
Phone: (505) 843-7270
Open Monday-Sunday 9:00AM - 5:00PM.
Gain a deeper understanding of the 19 Indian Pueblos of New Mexico. Exhibits tell their story through historical, artistic and other cultural displays including arts and artifacts, and murals. Cultural events, a teaching kitchen/restaurant, a library and archives also celebrate the Pueblo culture in this state. We will also attend a live Native American dance performance.
Acoma Pueblo
60 miles west of Albuquerque off of I-40.
Open Friday-Monday, 10AM-4:00PM (closed Tuesday-Thursday)
Phone: (800) 747-0181
Acoma Pueblo is a national landmark located approximately 60 miles west of Albuquerque off of I-40. It is the ancestral home of the Anasazi people and one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in the United States. Four villages make up the pueblo: Sky City (Old Acoma), Anzac, Acomita, and McCartys. The pueblo architecture is primarily adobe brick, and structures rise up to three stories with connecting ladders. The pueblo has seven rectangular kivas and a village plaza. Visitors are encouraged to visit the Acoma Sky City Cultural Center and Haak'u Museum.
Excursion #6
Sunday, July 19 5:15PM - 9:00PM
$55 per person (includes transportation and admission fees)
Meal not included
Albuquerque Isotopes vs. Sacramento River Cats Game
The Albuquerque Isotopes, a Triple-A Pacific Coast League team (Colorado Rockies affiliate), were founded in 2003 after the Calgary Cannons relocated to Albuquerque, New Mexico. The team name, chosen via a fan vote, was inspired by a 2001 Simpsons episode where the Springfield Isotopes nearly moved to Albuquerque. They play at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park.
