Albuquerque is the industrial powerhouse of New Mexico (Capital Santa Fe). It is impressive situated between the Rio Grande and the Sandia Peaks. It is pretty much like most US-Cities of that size, but surrounded by Indian-Reservates and impressive Landscape. The climate is perfect - almost year- around dry and sunny - but not hot.
Favourite spots:
Sandia Peak - right beside town White Sands - incredible white dunes in southern New Mexico Santa Fe - charming spanish influenced city Cerillos - Ghosttown
What's really great:
The climate and of course the Balloons - every Year in Octobre happens to be the 10-days ballon fiesta with approximately 1000 balloons from all over the world. It is said that this most fotographic event in the world. - and I believe that.
Sights:
sandia peaks
chaco canion
white sands
bernallier monument
Accommodations:
Crowne Plaza and all the other typical american hotel chains for every budget are in town, a very interesting option is staying in a full furnished appartment of US-Suites.
Nightlife:
Down at univerity street and in down town are some clubs. In the winter you can drive up to Taos where a lot of Après Ski action can be found.
Hangouts:
blue cafe or something - close to the huge multiplex cinemas at the interstate - they have a micro-brewery
Restaurants:
try gardunos - a local chain with good mexican and new-mexican food
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