# Albuquerque, New Mexico

Our curated guide to Albuquerque for the 54th Balloon Fiesta (3–11 October): dawn mass ascensions, Route 66 centennial stops, green-chile… — 21 saved links

Curated by Epic Itineraries · 21 saved links · 6 activities · 6 articles · 3 restaurants · 3 stays · 3 videos · from visitalbuquerque.org, youtube.com and 14 more · updated 3 August 2026

Source: https://my.epic-itineraries.com/explore/albuquerque-new-mexico

## Sources

- [Balloon Fiesta FAQs — Official Plan Your Visit Guide](https://www.balloonfiesta.com/plan-your-visit/faqs/) — balloonfiesta.com, activity
- [Balloon Fiesta 2026 Tickets — Prices and Theme Announcement](https://www.balloonfiesta.com/latest-news-and-updates/balloon-fiesta-tickets-to-go-on-sale-april-3/) — balloonfiesta.com, article
- [Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta — Visit Albuquerque](https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/balloon-fiesta/) — visitalbuquerque.org, article
- [22 Best Things to Do in Albuquerque (Written With a Local)](https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/things-to-do-albuquerque-new-mexico/) — findingtheuniverse.com, article
- [Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta: The Ultimate Guide](https://hellolittlehome.com/albuquerque-balloon-fiesta/) — hellolittlehome.com, article
- [Route 66 Centennial in Albuquerque — 18 Miles of the Mother Road](https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/route-66-centennial/) — visitalbuquerque.org, article
- [The Quest for Green Chile Cheeseburgers on Route 66](https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/abq365/blog/post/the-quest-for-green-chile-cheeseburgers/) — visitalbuquerque.org, restaurant
- [Sandia Peak Tramway — Official Site](https://sandiapeak.com/) — sandiapeak.com, activity
- [Petroglyph National Monument — National Park Service](https://www.nps.gov/petr/index.htm) — nps.gov, activity
- [Acoma Sky City Cultural Center & Haak'u Museum](https://skycityacoma.org/) — skycityacoma.org, activity
- [Guide to Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument](https://farolito.com/blog/kasha-katuwe-tent-rocks-national-monument/) — farolito.com, activity
- [Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway — Albuquerque to Santa Fe](https://www.turquoisetrail.org/) — turquoisetrail.org, activity
- [New Mexico Rail Runner Express — Rio Metro](https://www.riometro.org/) — riometro.org, article
- [Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm](https://lospoblanos.com/) — lospoblanos.com, accommodation
- [Hotel Chaco — Boutique Hotel in Old Town/Sawmill District](https://www.hotelchaco.com/) — hotelchaco.com, accommodation
- [El Vado Motel — Restored 1937 Route 66 Motor Court](https://www.elvadoabq.com/) — elvadoabq.com, accommodation
- [Sadie's of New Mexico — Authentic New Mexican Cuisine](https://www.sadiesofnewmexico.com/) — sadiesofnewmexico.com, restaurant
- [El Pinto Restaurant & Cantina — North Valley Landmark](https://www.elpinto.com/) — elpinto.com, restaurant
- [The World's Largest Hot Air Balloon Fiesta- In 4K](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHzpK1JVwko) — youtube.com, video
- [BALLOON FIESTA 2024: Come to Albuquerque With Us for the Sights & Sounds/Plus Breakfast Burritos](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyydmwk-j-0) — youtube.com, video
- [Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta 2025 – Ultimate Travel Guide to America’s Top Festival](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_YpLw9rvHg) — youtube.com, video