Visitors Guide
The Duke City is a great place to visit. Whether you’re coming to attend large events that draw people from across the world, like the popular Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, or just want to explore the beauty of the high desert, you’ll find much to enjoy. Albuquerque’s rich history makes every visit special, as you explore Old Town, the original townsite, or wander the trails of the Petroglyph National Monument and admire the beautifully crafted designs and messages chipped into stone by Indigenous people long ago.
Our visitors guide also provides all you need to explore the variety of events that take place in Albuquerque, from arts and culture to live music, sports and recreational activities. Not only can you find the best of traditional New Mexican cuisine here, but Albuquerque offers culinary experiences from a wide variety of cultural traditions as well as contemporary creations, from fine dining in stately historic adobes, to food trucks and rooftop tequila samplings. Albuquerque has the best Southwest BBQ roadhouses, as well as tea houses specializing in fine teas from across the globe. Albuquerque is a foodie’s paradise in the desert!
Speaking of desert, do you know what to expect climate and weather-wise when coming to Albuquerque? With an average of 310 days of sunshine and a temperate climate, you might think you won’t need a jacket in the desert. However, Albuquerque is a mile above sea level, here you’ll find all you need to know to be prepared for our high desert climate any time of the year. Additionally, you will find where you can explore some of the most unique shopping experiences the Southwest has to offer, and discover your own road trip adventures in the Land of Enchantment.
Riding the Rail Runner Express
In 2006, the Rail Runner Express took its first passengers along the 96.5-mile route it runs between Belen and Santa Fe, New Mexico. This…
Albuquerque’s Great Outdoors: Guide to Wilderness Trails
Albuquerque is New Mexico’s largest city — a metropolitan area of nearly one million people. Sometimes living in a city can feel suffocating. Sometimes…
Astonishing Ancients at Petroglyph National Monument
If you’d like to take a “cool” walk this winter, you might consider Albuquerque’s Petroglyph National Monument. Temperatures will be much lower than in…
Travel to Albuquerque: The Best Ways to Reach the City
Albuquerque is located at a crossroads in north-central New Mexico. Interstate 25, which runs north and south, intersects with Interstate 40 right in the…
Adjusting to the Albuquerque Elevation
Albuquerque Elevation Albuquerque’s (ABQ) elevation averages 5,350 feet above sea level, a bit higher than the Mile High City of Denver and one of…
Balloon Fiesta Launches an Unforgettable Kaleidoscope of Color
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta crowds the sky with hot air balloons in every color and shape imaginable for nine days in October. The…
What to Expect From Albuquerque Weather
One question people ask about Albuquerque weather is why it is so cold in winter. The answer lies in the city’s elevation, which is…
Best Things To Do in Albuquerque in Fall and Winter
Whether you’re just passing through or preparing for your first chilly season as a Duke City resident, you might be wondering, “What are the…
Best Things to Do in Albuquerque in Spring and Summer
Whether you’re planning to visit Albuquerque in the spring or summer for a short trip or hoping to call the Duke City home, you…
The Sawmill Market: Redefining Food Experience in the Heart of Albuquerque’s Sawmill District
Albuquerque’s Sawmill District has undergone an exciting transformation in recent years. This once-neglected area is now one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods, thanks…
