| Featured City: Albuquerque | Have you ever been to a place that is a blend with Spanish, Mexican, Native American, Anglo, and Asian? And all of these different cultures mixed together would make this place a vibrant multicultural metropolis. And these are what shape Albuquerque ¨C such an interesting place that truly well worth a visit and exploration.
Albuquerque is New Mexico's largest city. Being the gateway to the northern New Mexico, and a center of New Mexico's educational institutions and financial, business, manufacturing, and medical industries, Albuquerque is always ready to welcome visitors from worldwide.
Just come to Albuquerque to enjoy its charming history, beautiful, unique scenery, and exciting attractions. Come to get a feel for the history of this great place, Albuquerque has a lot to offer for all ages and interests, at anytime of the year. All these ancient mixture of cultures would come to life when you stroll through old churches, quaint shops and piazzas. There are truly sights to see. And it will be a trip you definitely would never forget in your lifetime.
Spring and summer are the best seasons to visit this great city. But do be sure to make reservation as many people choose to come. Air is crisp and colors are brilliant in these two seasons. While sun is stronger, windy is hotter in summer. Christmas would be another good choice. As Native American's ceremony and Hispanic religious folk plays, special foods, musical events have taken place thus make the Christmas such a wonderful and unique holiday.
Albuquerque has a lot to offer, among the wide choices, Old town must be high on the top travel list. Old town is a historic Center and Shopping area. The best time to begin the trip is early in the morning before the rush of city life starts since the echoes of the past are almost palpable in the beaming morning light and you just feel like come back to the old times as you always see in old movies. People joke that "Dinosaurs lived here, but that's not why we call it Old Town." It is a religious center and aquarium, botanical gardens and zoo are in this most touristy town. Besides strolling down narrow brick paths that are lined with splendid 18th century architecture when you soak up the air of history, shopping is very popular here. If you want something special, something of Native American jewelry such as silver bracelets and strong turquoise, Indian wares without spending too much money just peek into shops in Old town. Browsing around the 25 art galleries and 100 boutiques and shops, you will definitely make good purchase here.
New Mexico Museum of Natural History is another must see in Albuquerque. It is synonym to art, beauty, history and a stimulating learning environment as you can explore the origins and geological of the history. The center also offers a hand-on discovery room.
Food is really delicious here and reasonably priced. Have a try on the top of the Sandia Peak Tram--a wonderful eating place with spectacular view.
Nightlife is vibrant here with active performing ¨Carts, so do not go to sleep too early.
However, you do need a good rest after a hard but exciting travel day. A good sleep will help you to recover from your tiredness and prepare you for tomorrow's even wonderful day. There are so many hotels in Albuquerque classified by starts, location, price, facility ... You can check to see what you want and make your journey more fun and enjoyable.
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