Albuquerque
A visit to Albuquerque allows you to experience the authentic Southwest. One of the oldest cities in the U.S., Albuquerque boasts a unique multicultural heritage and history where Native American, Hispanic & Latino, Anglo and other cultural influences are a part of everyday life. Nowhere is the confluence of past and present more dramatic than here in Albuquerque, where the modern city skyline is set against a backdrop of the ancient Sandia Mountains and an endless, timeless blue sky.
Spectacular weather, with 310 days of sunshine, makes Albuquerque an ideal destination for outdoor activities. Our unique weather features also make Albuquerque the hot air ballooning capital of the world.
Awards, Recognition, and Sustainability:
#1 for Open Space by a study of the Trust for Public Land indicates Albuquerque devotes the most land area by percentage to parks and preserves of any large city in the country. July, 2007
Mayor Martin Chavez and Albuquerque won the Mayor's Climate Protection Award at the U.S. Conference of Mayors beating out 90 other cities, June 2007.
Sustainability Albuquerque – Visit the City of Albuquerque’s Sustainability web site for a complete directory on Albuquerque’s Sustainability practices - http://www.cabq.gov/sustainability
Out and About in Albuquerque
Albuquerque’s 11 distinctive neighborhoods reflect the great diversity of our city, from the 300-year-old Old Town Plaza, to the gleaming new buildings of the buzzing Downtown area, the quiet beauty of the North Valley and the Spanish-accented welcome of Barelas. The Albuquerque Convention Center is located in the Downtown area. Each of these areas has a unique personality and a different variety of places to stay, things to do, and delicacies to eat. As you move around the city from one neighborhood to the next, we know you’ll be amazed by the changes in architecture scenery, and the contrasts between historic and modern. For more information visit - http://www.itsatrip.org/activities/neighborhood-guide/default.aspx .
Museums, Cultural, and Historical Centers
Visiting Albuquerque museums and the city’s cultural and historic centers offers a fun and fascinating look at the history that shaped New Mexico and the blend of cultures that makes this area so unique. For an introduction to New Mexico’s 19 Pueblos, be sure to visit the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center which offers information and resources on Native American culture, history and art. If you’re interested in the area’s Spanish heritage, don’t miss the National Hispanic Cultural Center where you can learn about the Day of the Dead traditions, see world-class flamenco performances and enjoy other cultural events. Albuquerque’s Museum of Art and History has exhibits on the city’s origins as a Spanish colonial village, which will give you a whole new perspective on our city. The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History also includes artworks in all traditions, from the works of indigenous peoples to Spanish colonial art to cutting-edge modern installations.
For a complete list of things to do in Albuquerque visit http://www.itsatrip.org/