16 Fun Things to Do in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, a Southwestern culture hub, boasts over a dozen museums and a prolific public art program, featuring murals and sculptures on nearly every downtown corner. Its cuisine is famously rich with New Mexico's unique flavors.

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$10 for adults; $6 for children 1-11
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Explora Science Center and Children's Museum of Albuquerque

#16 in Best Things To Do in Albuquerque

1701 Mountain Road NW
1 to 2 hours
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$13 per tasting flight
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Go for a tasting at Casa Rondena Winery

#15 in Best Things To Do in Albuquerque

733 Chavez Rd.
1 to 2 hours
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$95 per tour
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Breaking Bad RV Tours

#14 in Best Things To Do in Albuquerque

1919 Old Town Rd. NW
2 hours to Half Day
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$50 for guided tours, $25 for self-guided tours for adults
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The Turquoise Museum

#13 in Best Things To Do in Albuquerque

400 2nd St SW
1 to 2 hours
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$6 for adults; $3 for ages 6-17; free for children 5 and younger
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Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum

#12 in Best Things To Do in Albuquerque

9201 Balloon Museum Dr NE
1 to 2 hours
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Free
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Walk along the Paseo del Bosque Trail

#11 in Best Things To Do in Albuquerque

Paseo Del Bosque Trail
1 to 2 hours
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Free; parking fee applies at Boca Negra Canyon
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Petroglyph National Monument

#10 in Best Things To Do in Albuquerque

Western Trail NW
2 hours to Half Day
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$6 for adults; $3 for kids 4-12
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The Albuquerque Museum

#9 in Best Things To Do in Albuquerque

2000 Mountain Rd NW
1 to 2 hours
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$8 for adults; $7 for seniors and youth; $5 for kids 3-12
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New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science

#8 in Best Things To Do in Albuquerque

1801 Mountain Road NW
1 to 2 hours
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Free
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San Felipe de Neri Church

#7 in Best Things To Do in Albuquerque

2005 North Plaza NW
Less than 1 hour
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$15 for adults; $11 for kids 6 to 17; free for children 5 and younger
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National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

#6 in Best Things To Do in Albuquerque

601 Eubank Blvd SE
2 hours to Half Day
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$15 for adults; free for kids 12 and younger
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Attend the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

#5 in Best Things To Do in Albuquerque

9401 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE
Half Day to Full Day
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$14.50 for adults; $6 for kids 3-12
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ABQ BioPark

#4 in Best Things To Do in Albuquerque

903 10th St. SW
2 hours to Half Day
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$12 for adults, $8 for kids 5-17
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Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

#3 in Best Things To Do in Albuquerque

2401 12th St NW
1 to 2 hours
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Free to visit; prices vary by vendor
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Old Town Albuquerque

#2 in Best Things To Do in Albuquerque

200 N Plaza St NW
2 hours to Half Day
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$29 for adults; $19 for kids 2-12
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Sandia Peak Tramway

#1 in Best Things To Do in Albuquerque

30 Tramway Rd NE
2 hours to Half Day
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