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Albuquerque

· Albuquerque, NM

Why you should go…

Visit Albuquerque is the city's convention and visitors bureau, publishing an official Visitors Guide covering attractions, dining, lodging and events. It operates visitor information centers at the Albuquerque International Sunport, in Old Town, and at the Route 66 Information Station. The bureau promotes New Mexico's largest city as a Southwest travel destination.

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Albuquerque, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
    Quirky Fun

    Breaking Bad RV Tours

    $50+

    RV tour of Albuquerque filming locations from Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and El Camino.

    1.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    Warpath Traders

    Free

    A family-owned Old Town Albuquerque trading post selling Native American jewelry, pottery and crafts since 1974.

    1.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    Old Town Albuquerque

    Free

    Adobe storefronts, turquoise jewelry stalls, and a 300-year-old church around a shaded plaza.

    1.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway

    $25–$50

    Ride the longest aerial tram in the Americas 2.7 miles up to the 10,378-foot summit of Sandia Peak.

    12 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Turquoise Trail

    Free

    A scenic byway linking Santa Fe and Albuquerque through historic mining towns and mountain views.

    17 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Quirky Fun

    Loretto Chapel

    Under $25

    A tiny Gothic chapel famous for a spiral wooden staircase with no visible means of support.

    58 mi awayMore like this