Discover the soul of the American Southwest in Albuquerque, where the iconic hot-air balloons of the International Balloon Fiesta fill the sky with a rainbow of color at dawn each October, the historic Old Town enchants with adobe buildings, Pueblo-style plazas, and the 300-year-old San Felipe de Neri Church, and the Sandia Mountains rise dramatically behind the city offering the scenic Sandia Peak Tramway—the world’s longest aerial tram—with breathtaking 360° views over the high desert and city lights at night.
Explore the vibrant Route 66 corridor along Central Avenue with its neon signs, retro diners, and street art, hike or ride the tram to the Sandia Crest for alpine trails and wildlife spotting, visit the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center for authentic Native American art, dance, and fry bread, or savor New Mexico’s legendary green chile cheeseburgers, red chile stew, and craft beers amid warm Southwestern hospitality, golden sunsets over the Sandia Mountains, and the unmistakable rhythm of a city where ancient Pueblo traditions meet modern creativity.
Albuquerque isn’t just a destination—it’s the colorful crossroads of Native American, Hispanic, and Route 66 culture in the high desert—plan your Albuquerque adventure today!

