It’s time to start dreaming of your next family trip. Here’s some destination inspiration for you. Take a visual journey through Albuquerque, New Mexico, with us.
Take the entire family on Sandia Peak Tramway to experience the Sandia Mountains from above. Once the longest aerial tram in the Americas, take it to the top of Sandia Peak to hike and backpack many of the mountaintop scenic routes. © Wirestock | Dreamstime.com
Each October, Fiesta Park hosts the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, filling the skies with Special Shape Balloon Rodeos and Twilight Balloon Glows. This year marks the festival’s 50th anniversary. © Benkrut | Dreamstime.com
Albuquerque’s Historic Old Town, founded in the early 18th century, serves as the city’s cultural center, with more than 100 shops, restaurants and galleries, as well as museums and other attractions for all ages. © Valentin Armianu | Dreamstime.com
One of the largest petroglyph sites in North America, Petroglyph National Monument features carvings on volcanic rocks by Native Americans and Spanish settlers 400–700 years ago. Each image holds important cultural and spiritual significance for contemporary Native Americans. © Glenn Nagel | Dreamstime.com
The city’s Old Town features shops, from candy stores to gift stores to jewelry shops, as well as restaurants serving Spanish-, Mexican-, Native American- and North American-inspired dishes. © Sean Pavone | Dreamstime.com
Visit Albuquerque Botanical Gardens and explore the more than 1.5 miles of paths through the many gardens. Gardens include the Mediterranean and Desert Conservatories, as well as BUGarium, a space filled with insects, arachnids and other fascinating creatures. © Justinjohnson555 | Dreamstime.com
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