Things to do in Albuquerque

City of Albuquerque

Albuquerque is one of the largest and the most populous city in the State of New Mexico. Albuquerque is known for several things around the world, with the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta being among those things. It is just balloons that make this city a great place to visit. The place has a lot of interesting places that are admired and revisited by thousands of visitors and tourists every year.

Gillman Tunnels

The Gillman Tunnels are among the Things to do in Albuquerque. It was originally built by blasting pathways through the mountains of New Mexico. This was done in order to make way for the railway lines that were being established during railway growth in the 19th century. Today, the role of the railway may have reduced by the activity sure did lead to a number of tunnels. These tunnels and the surrounding mountains make for an excellent day of hiking and mountain biking. If you like to have some physical activity done during your vacation, this is where you should be spending time.

Spence Hot Springs

Who does not enjoy waddling just lying in water? The only thing better than relaxing in a natural lake, is the water that is warmed by nature herself. If that sounds exciting to you, you should consider dropping by Spence Hot Springs, among the Things to do in Albuquerque. As the name tells you, you will find a collection of springs all with comfortably warm water springing through them.

San Felipe de Neri

For those of us with an interest in visiting churches, especially those that have a long history to them, the answer is San Felipe de Neri, among the Things to do in Albuquerque. The church dates back to 1793, which automatically makes it a really old church. Not just that, it is one of the oldest buildings to be still standing in the city of Albuquerque. The place has construction designs and interior decorations that date back to the 17th century artisans.

Old Town

No city was built overnight and that applies to Albuquerque as well. Unlike many cities, Albuquerque does not forget its past and is very proud of retaining it. Proof of that can be found at Old Town. In many ways, Old Town is almost like a time capsule. Situated a little far off from the main busy streets of the main city, you get to see how the town of Albuquerque looked, before it grew into the major metropolitan location that it is today. Take a trip down the simpler times at The Old Town, surely among the Things to do in Albuquerque. Museums

There is not perhaps a single city in America that does not wish to educate tourists about how they came to be. Albuquerque is no different and maintains its own museum that is filled with historical documents, art, cultural items and even weapons that were used in the struggles that led to the creation of the United States. Grab your camera and get ready to relive the past by experiencing the many things that shaped the present of Albuquerque at the city museum. If you are more than just curious, take part in guided tours for a full-fledged historical understanding from the experts. This place is amongst the Things to do in Albuquerque.

Albuquerque Comic Expo

All of us have at least one comic book superhero who is our favorite. You could be a fan of the usual roster of popular characters like Spiderman and Batman or obscure icons like Hellboy, you will get a chance to live through these characters at the Albuquerque Comic Expo. Given that it is an expo, it will only happen once in a year. If you are serious about comic books you would have to match your vacation with that of the expo. Comic book lovers should add this among the Things to do in Albuquerque.

Sandia Casino

Gambling can be a lot of fun, as long as you are taking part in it responsibly. Sandia Casino is the most popular casino in the city of Albuquerque. If you are in the mood to spend an evening that is filled with some card playing, shows and other casino related activities, this is the only place you want to be. The casino, among the Things to do in Albuquerque, has excellent hotels and restaurants to keep the entire family happy.

Sandia Mountains

The casino we just talked about gets its name from the mountains that are situated right next to it, the Sandia Mountains. The mountain range, among the Things to do in Albuquerque, is known for its easy ascent and hence is suitable for mountain climbing of moderate difficulty. There are two paths to take. Before coming to this mountain range of climbing, contact the local mountaineering center.

Wineries

To be fair, the wineries that are located in Albuquerque may not be as grand as those found in other cities. Still, if you have never been to a winery before, the wineries at Albuquerque are more than equipped to satisfy your curiosity. Most of the wineries organize routine tours and events and you can be part of any of them at your convenience. The wineries are among the Things to do in Albuquerque.

Jemez Falls

The last item on our list is Jemez Falls. Jamez Fall, among the Things to do in Albuquerque, is a collection of one big fall and several smaller falls. If you are looking for a fun hiking trip through the woods that is littered with opportunities to camp and take memorable photos, this is the falls for you. The trail is well laid out and there have been always one or two groups walking to the falls. Join them and have fun.

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