Albuquerque Travel Guide
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At first glance, Albuquerque appears to be a typical Sun Belt city, stretching more than 100 square mi with no grand design, architectural or otherwise, to hold it together. The city's growth seems as free-spirited as the hot-air balloons that take part in the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta every October. In reality, this spread-out city has been inhabited for more than 300 years (2006 ushered in a jubilant year of tricentennial celebrations). With a bit of exploration, your initial impression of an asphalt maze softens. The distinctive blend of Spanish, Mexican, Native American, Anglo, and Asian influences spreads throughout its neighborhoods, making Albuquerque a vibrant multicultural metropolis.
Albuquerque Hotels
With a few exceptions, Albuquerque's lodging options fall into two categories: modern chain hotels and motels, and distinctive and typically historic inns...read more
Albuquerque Restaurants
The Duke City has long been a place for hearty home-style cooking in big portions, and to this day, it's easy to find great steak-and-chops houses, barbecue...read more
Things To Do in Albuquerque
Albuquerque's terrain is diverse. Along the river in...read more
Travel Deals in Albuquerque
- Flights to NYC incl. $15 Off (Roundtrip w/Tax) CheapOair.com
- Myrtle Beach: 2-Bedroom Condo at Oceanfront Resort BookIt.com
- 2-BR Villa near Disney World w/Parking, 40% Off BookIt.com
- Waikiki 3-Night Vacations w/Air from San Diego Pleasant Holidays
Albuquerque Experiences
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Even more than Santa Fe, Albuquerque claims a bustling, youthful nightlife scene and numerous performing-arts options. Cultural strengths include... Read more
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Although visitors to Albuquerque sometimes observe the sprawling shopping-center and strip-mall developments and assume that the Duke City is... Read more
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You're never far from outdoor diversions in Albuquerque, a city that also follows its professional and college sports teams with great fervor... Read more
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For a drive up the Camino Real (N. 4th St.) or south into Barelas where you'll glimpse vintage shops and taquerias with hand-painted signage... Read more
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Albuquerque continues to grow into one of the Southwest's most dynamic cities, and downtown continues its renaissance, morphing from a somewhat... Read more
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Mid-20th-century American motorists came to know their country firsthand via Route 66. Today, frequent flyers yearn for the romance of the open... Read more
Travel Blog
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Best of the Best
Every state boasts at least one distinctive road that tells a story about that place and its people... Read more
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Trip Ideas & Itineraries
There are so many great parks in the Southwest—Zion, Bryce, Arches, Mesa Verde, and the Grand Canyon... Read more
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Trip Ideas & Itineraries,
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At just about every turn in the Land of Enchantment, whether you're high in the mountains or low in a... Read more
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Saturday, April 2, 2011
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A solo, snowy weekend in Santa Fe
Enticed by Southwest Airlines’ low prices ($149 RT, total), I booked myself a weekend in Santa Fe, December 2-5. Read more
·New Mexico Forum
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We'll leave an Albuquerque hotel in the morning and head for Taos, maybe tarry a bit in Santa Fe but should get in early afternoon. Read more
