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Albuquerque is New Mexico’s largest city and sits in the high desert surrounded by history, hiking, and adventure. Come watch The International Balloon Fiesta where the skies are painted with hundreds of balloons each year in early fall, or ride the worlds longest aerial tramway which lifts you up to the breathtaking top of Sandia Peak. Take a peak at some of the many local attractions below and start planning your Albuquerque adventure today!
For nine days in October, the New Mexico skies are painted as hundreds of balloons lift off from Albuquerque's Balloon Fiesta Park. Nothing rivals the power of Mass Ascension on crisp early mornings as these graceful giants leave the ground to take their place in the cerulean desert sky. For ballooning fans worldwide the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a pilgrimage. There's something for everyone to enjoy. . . whimsical special shapes filled with equal parts of hot air and wonder, and Balloon Glows that create a magical night landscape for spectators to wander. No matter who you are, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® will leave you awestruck and wanting more.
Just minutes from the heart of Albuquerque, the world's longest aerial tramway lifts you to the breathtaking top of Sandia Peak. Experience the drama of an 11,000 square mile panoramic view of New Mexico from the World's Longest Tramway. From the base to the top of 10,378 foot Sandia Peak, time and terrain seem to move in harmony as passengers lift from the desert floor, above canyons and lush forests, to the mountain top - 2.7 miles of sky-view travel and discovery of New Mexico's varied landscape and life zones.
30 Tramway Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122
The Albuquerque Aquarium takes you on a journey down the Rio Grande to the Gulf of Mexico through the fish and marine life that live there. See eels, seahorses, jellyfish, sharks, sea turtles and more. Open daily, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Admission is charged. The aquarium is located in Albuquerque.
See the largest exhibit on Spanish colonial culture in the United States. This modern museum boasts an art collection featuring the best of contemporary and traditional New Mexico art, plus a kinetic sculpture gallery for children. Popular displays include Spanish armor and religious artifacts.
Explore an Ice Age cave, stand inside a volcano, watch an active beehive and discover the dinosaurs that once roamed the great Rio Grande Valley. This contemporary museum provides an innovative, educational experience for all ages with hands-on exhibits and many naturalist activities.
Visitors come from near and far to watch the skies fill with color at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®. You don't want to miss this enchanting event that takes place each October. Check out more details here.
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