Albuquerque, New Mexico

From the magnificent mesas to the west, past the banks of the historic Rio Grande to the Sandia Mountains to the east, Albuquerque thrives on a dynamic blend of cultures – especially Native American and Spanish. And the view goes on forever.

Perhaps the farthest and most spectacular view can be had via a ride on the Sandia Peak Tram, which puts you on top of the Sandia Mountains. From there, on clear days, you can look out over 15,000 square miles (38,850 square kilometers) of magical landscape. To the west, the Rio Grande snakes its way through the cottonwood-lined valley, and dormant volcanoes are silhouetted against fiery red sunsets. As darkness blankets the city, thousands of lights twinkle like diamonds, blending in with the stars scattered across the enormous sky.

Albuquerque has very comfortable temperatures, with December and January averages being around 37F (2C) and summer averages around 79F (26C). You can pretty much count on sunny weather for cycling, hiking, camping, golfing, horseback riding, attending the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, or even skiing (yes, you can ski in New Mexico!).

Want some indoor activities? Check out a performance of the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, the Albuquerque Little Theatre, or The Cell Theatre. And of course there's shopping, such as at Winrock, with more than 90 retailers and restaurants and the Coronado Center, which is New Mexico's largest mall.

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