r/NewMexico • u/Mental_Protection228 • 2d ago

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Hi all, I plan on traveling here for the first time for my birthday. I’m wanting to travel to one new place a year. I did a randomizer and landed on New Mexico! I’m from Indiana and I’ve never been to the west coast so this will all be brand new to me. I know pretty much nothing about what to do in Albuquerque so any tips or information you all could give me would be amazing! I love museums, aquariums, etc. I want to also try food and different spots we don’t have in Indiana. Thanks in advance!

Edit: Thanks everyone for all the info and the advice! I’ll save this for when I go in July and i’ll be sure to post some pictures!

Edit 2: Haha sorry i’m a bit of an idiot 😂 New Mexico definitely isn’t the west coast. Thanks for all your help again everyone!!

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u/actual_fack 2d ago

I'd wait until October and see the balloon fiesta. Then head out to see Acoma, El Malpais, swing north to the Taos Gorge.

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u/Mental_Protection228 2d ago

Balloon fiesta? That sounds fun i’ve never heard of that!

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u/actual_fack 2d ago

Hit the Google It's the most amazing event you'll ever see. Hundreds of hot air balloons aloft at once

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u/actual_fack 2d ago

And you get to help if you want

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u/Tricky-Mastodon-9858 2d ago

I second this recommendation. We have the largest hot air balloon fiesta in the world here every October. The weather is usually perfect, cool evenings and mild afternoons. July can be really hot. It’s a higher altitude and very arid so make sure to stay hydrated and pace yourself. If you drink, alcohol hits a lot harder than your used to. Bring good sunscreen and moisturizer. There’s tons to explore here, especially outdoors. Have fun!

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u/LucyCat987 2d ago

Just make your reservations early enough. I went to the Balloon Fiesta last year & it was even better than I hoped.