Suzanne’s guidebook
Food scene
Flying Star Cafe
3416 Central Ave NEFrontier
2400 Central Ave SERange Cafe Wyoming
4401 Wyoming Blvd NELos Cuates
4901 Lomas Blvd NESightseeing
An international delight for travelers from all over the world! The Balloon Fiesta is an event held the first full week of October every year.
79 locals recommend
Balloon festia Park
An international delight for travelers from all over the world! The Balloon Fiesta is an event held the first full week of October every year.
Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NEAn hour’s drive away, Santa Fe is the capital of New Mexico and is an artist’s Mecca and dining options abound.
233 locals recommend
Santa Fe
An hour’s drive away, Santa Fe is the capital of New Mexico and is an artist’s Mecca and dining options abound.
The University of New Mexico
Explora is a children’s science museum with hands-on activities that encourage problem solving and fun!
178 locals recommend
Explora Science Center
1701 Mountain Rd NWExplora is a children’s science museum with hands-on activities that encourage problem solving and fun!
Neighborhoods
Nob Hill
Shopping and dining opportunities up and down old Route 66.
City advice
What to pack
Fall/Winter Travel Suggestions
New Mexico weather can change from cold to hot and back again, even in the course of a day. Pack for cool mornings, and layer as the day gets warmer.