New Mexico Top Things To Do
• Go white-water rafting on the wild rapids of the Rio Grande or calmer waters of the dam-controlled Rio Chama rivers.
• Ride the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway (website: www.sandiapeak.com), 4.3km (2.7 miles) above the deep canyons of Albuquerque on the world's longest single-span tramway.
• Launch high into the air above Albuquerque on wild thrill rides at Cliff's Amusement Park (website: www.cliffs.net).
• Take off in a hot air balloon in clear blue skies and mild temperatures, then tour the Albuquerque International Balloon Museum. The world's largest hot air balloon festival takes place in Albuquerque every October, when over 700 colourful hot air balloons fill the skies (website: www.cabq.gov/balloon).
• Travel through deserted mining towns on the Turquoise Trail (website: www.turquoisetrail.org). Ghost towns Madrid and Golden were abandoned when supplies of gold, turquoise and coal mines ran dry.
• Descend 250m (830ft) into the Carlsbad Caverns down a steep, slippery path, and explore the many chambers and passages. Over 300 known caves have been discovered since the world-famous caverns were explored in 1922 (website: www.nps.gov/cave).
• Cast your line in the Animas and San Juan rivers known to provide some of the best trout fishing in the nation.
• Enjoy the Traditions Festival Marketplace (website: www.traditionsnewmexico.com), dedicated to selling products and services made in New Mexico. Performances and exhibitions in the outdoor plaza and gazebo showcase New Mexico culture.
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