Albuquerque

Albuquerque unfolds beneath wide desert skies and the dramatic backdrop of the Sandia Mountains. Adobe buildings and centuries-old plazas reflect its deep Native American and Hispanic roots, while the scent of roasting green chile drifts through the air in fall. You can wander Old Town’s shaded courtyards, ride the tramway for sweeping sunset views, or time your visit with the city’s famous hot air balloon festival. It’s colorful, grounded in tradition, and unmistakably Southwestern.