As the second largest city in New Mexico and one of the oldest cities in the United States, Albuquerque offers visitors plenty of things to see and do. You can stroll through Old Town or take in the amazing view from the 10,350 peak of the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway. If you like outdoor activities, you are in for a treat. Albuquerque offers lots of beautiful parks and 14 golf courses, with 310 days of sun annually to enjoy them. Other options include mountain biking in the Sandia Mountains, booking a romantic hot air balloon ride or even hiking on dormant volcanoes. In fact, Albuquerque is known as the hot air ballooning capital of the world.

If you’re interested in animals, be sure to visit the Albuquerque Biological Park. It is home to the Rio Grande Botanic Garden, the Albuquerque Aquarium, complete with an eel tunnel, popular Tingley Beach where you can fish or rent bikes and paddle boats and the Rio Grande Zoo, home to more than 200 species of animals. Another option is to schedule a tour of one of the numerous wineries to enjoy their award-winning wines or dine at one of the delicious Albuquerque restaurants, serving dishes that feature the state fruit, chile peppers. Albuquerque also offers great shopping, with more than 3,000 galleries and shops. If you’re planning on taking the historic Route 66 tour through Albuquerque, make sure to obtain free auto insurance quotes from Albuquerque Car Insurances.