Activities in Albuquerque

The building adjoins the grounds of the famed Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

Known for its reds, Casa Rondena is an award-winning winery and one of the oldest in New Mexico; its Meritage Red—a fruity blend of Merlot and Caberne

Evoking the South Dakota Badlands, this New Mexico preserve has a stark, austere beauty. This park’s rugged volcanic terrain means there are few actua

The largest Latino cultural center in the country.

Take an early-morning hot-air balloon ride with Rainbow Ryders, whose tours traverse the Rio Grande and then soar high above the city and cloud-scrapi

Drop by the visitor center for a map; then visit the three different ruin sites—Quarai, Abó, and Gran Quivira—that contain remains of 17th-century Spa

The tram ascends a 10,350-foot Sandia Mountain peak for breathtaking views over the city.

Visit the museum for its Acoma tribal art and history exhibits. Then take a guided tour to the mesa-top pueblo, which has been inhabited continuously

Set in the Rio Grande Valley north of Albuquerque, the lavish spa is an opulent desert oasis.

What Lies Beneath: In the New Mexico Badlands, a path carved by lava leads visitors from the Bandera Volcano to a cave where temperatures never reach

View the fascinating assemblage of folk art—including an entire city of carved wooden miniatures.