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Hot-air balloons rising over Albuquerque at dawn

Outdoors & Experiences

Under a very big sky.

River forest, mountain trails and the seasonal rituals that mark the Albuquerque year.

A dirt path beneath golden cottonwoods beside the Rio Grande

The Bosque

A forest running through the city.

The cottonwood forest along the Rio Grande is one of Albuquerque's great gifts — a place to walk, ride or simply sit for a while, minutes from almost anywhere in town.

Read: Under the Cottonwoods

Experiences

Ways to spend a day outside

Rows of lavender before an adobe home with the Sandias beyond

Gardens

Quiet green spaces for a slow afternoon.

Guides coming soon

The Sandia Mountains glowing pink at sunset above Albuquerque

Foothills & Trails

Walking, hiking and cycling routes for every pace.

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Hot-air balloons rising over Albuquerque at dawn

Only in Albuquerque

The distinctive experiences locals return to year after year.

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Seasonal Discoveries

The Albuquerque year

  1. 01

    Spring

    Blossoming orchards in the valley and long, bright afternoons on the trails.

  2. 02

    Summer

    Early-morning walks, shaded bosque paths and dramatic monsoon skies.

  3. 03

    Autumn

    Golden cottonwoods, the scent of roasting green chile and balloons at dawn.

  4. 04

    Winter

    Crisp, sunny days, snow on the peaks and farolitos glowing on Christmas Eve.