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It is home to several historic landmarks, the University of New Mexico, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the Gathering of Nations, the New Mexico State Fair, and a diverse restaurant scene, which features both New Mexican and global cuisine.
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- 12.6 miles to city center. Address: 30 Tramway Rd NE. 2 hours to Half Day. TIME TO SPEND. For excellent views of Albuquerque and the nearby Sandia Mountains, take a ride on the Sandia Peak Tramway.
- 0.6 miles to city center. Address: 200 N Plaza St NW. Free, Neighborhood/Area, Sightseeing. TYPE. 2 hours to Half Day. TIME TO SPEND.
- 1.5 miles to city center. Address: 2401 12th St NW. Museums. TYPE. 1 to 2 hours. TIME TO SPEND.
- 1 mile to city center. Address: 903 10th St. SW. Zoos and Aquariums, Parks and Gardens, Sightseeing. TYPE. 2 hours to Half Day. TIME TO SPEND.
Jun 22, 2024 · Albuquerque, city, seat (1883) of Bernalillo county, west-central New Mexico, U.S., located on the Rio Grande opposite a pass between the Sandia and Manzano mountains to the east. The area was the site of Native American pueblos (villages) when Europeans first arrived in 1540.
New Mexico, USA, North America. A bustling desert crossroads, Albuquerque is just the right mix of urban and wild: the pink hues of the Sandia Mountains at sunset, the Rio Grande's cottonwood bosque, Route 66 diners and the hometown of Walter White and Saul Goodman.