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4.9 (1,318 reviews)Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise
4.9 (884 reviews)The 8pm Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque - the BEST since 2001
4.8 (477 reviews)Breaking Bad RV Tours
4.9 (257 reviews)12pm - Public High Noon History, Legends & Lore Tour - Guided Old Town Stroll
4.9 (242 reviews)Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Rides at Sunrise
4.8 (199 reviews)ABQ Trolley Co. | Best of ABQ City Tour
4.5 (146 reviews)Rio Grande River Valley Flight
5.0 (101 reviews)Guided Bicycle Nature Tour of Albuquerque - Daily
4.9 (93 reviews)Private Hot Air Balloon Flights with Elevated New Mexico
4.7 (78 reviews)Albuquerque Desert Shadows Rising Ghost Tour
4.8 (57 reviews)Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunset
4.7 (40 reviews)Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Albuquerque, NM
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Expert Guides for Albuquerque
Travel GuideA Weekend in Albuquerque: Mountains, Museums & the Best Green Chile in America
The perfect two-day Albuquerque itinerary — Old Town, Sandia Peak Tramway, museums, Nob Hill nightlife, Petroglyph National Monument, and the Rio Grande.
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Travel TipsAlbuquerque on a Budget: One of America
How to visit Albuquerque without breaking the bank — free hikes, cheap New Mexican food, affordable hotels, public transit, and a full budget breakdown.
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City GuideWe Asked Albuquerque Locals Where They Actually Eat — Here's What They Said
The best restaurants in Albuquerque — from classic New Mexican spots to fine dining, breakfast burritos, food trucks, and what to skip.
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City GuideAlbuquerque Hidden Gems Even Locals Forget Are There
Go beyond the tourist trail in Albuquerque — from Breaking Bad filming locations to ancient petroglyphs, desert wineries, and the city
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City GuideFirst Time in Albuquerque? Locals Wish You Knew These 12 Things
Everything you need to know for your first visit to Albuquerque — from riding the Sandia Peak Tramway to navigating the great chile debate.
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Courtyard by Marriott Albuquerque
$159/night
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Staybridge Suites Albuquerque - Airport, an IHG Hotel
$153.99/night
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Staybridge Suites North - Albuquerque, an IHG Hotel
$151.99/night
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Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown
$149/night
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Marriott Albuquerque
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Crowne Plaza Albuquerque, an IHG Hotel
$146.3/night
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TownePlace Suites Albuquerque North
$143.1/night
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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Albuquerque Airport, an IHG Hotel
$141.68/night
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About Albuquerque
Albuquerque, New Mexico sits at the crossroads of ancient culture and modern adventure, framed by the stunning Sandia Mountains to the east. Every October, the skies come alive with the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the world's largest hot air balloon festival. The city's historic Old Town dates back over 300 years and offers adobe architecture, galleries, and museums. Albuquerque is famous for its green and red chile cuisine, its place along historic Route 66, and as the primary filming location for Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Whether you're riding the Sandia Peak Tramway, exploring Native American cultural centers, or chasing the perfect breakfast burrito, Recommended.app helps you find the best experiences, events, deals, and services — all backed by real recommendations from people who know the Duke City.
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