Historic Old Town
A treasure trove of history near the centre of modern Albuquerque, Old Town looks much as it did centuries ago and is home to more than 150 stores, 25 galleries, plenty of fine restaurants and six museums.

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
The centre depicts the history and culture of New Mexico's 19 American Indian pueblos, including ceremonial dances and craft demonstrations on weekends.

2401 12th Street NW
Tel: (505) 843 7270 or 1 800 766 4405.
Website: www.indianpueblo.org

Albuquerque Museum of Art & History
Located in the heart of Old Town, the museum features art of the Southwest as well as of 400 years of Albuquerque history and the Rio Grande Valley through permanent displays and travelling exhibits.

2000 Mountain Road NW
Tel: (505) 243 7255.
Website: www.cabq.gov/museum

Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway
One of the world's largest, this 4km (2.5-miles) tramway transports visitors above the deep canyons and spectacular terrain of the Sandia Mountains and the Cibola National Forest.

Off I-25 Exit 234
Tel: (505) 856 7325.
Website: www.sandiapeak.com

Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum  
Hot air balloons have been used for adventure, scientific experiments, warfare, the arts, espionage and the exploration of space. Albuquerque, the Capital of Ballooning, is now home to the new International Balloon Museum, which looks at this wonderful mode of transportation through historic artifacts and interactive multi-media display.

9201 Balloon Museum Drive, Balloon Fiesta Park
Tel: (505) 768 6020.
Website: www.cabq.gov/balloon