New Mexico Attractions

Explore New Mexico vacations at the Ballooning Capital of the World While you are trying to make your plans for your New Mexico tourism vacation getaway be sure to mark a visit at Albuquerque to see the International Balloon Museum! You will have to be present the first full week of October when the Balloon Fiesta is going on. For 9 straight days there are balloons soaring over the sky of the city in a bright display of the more than 700 balloons that enter the event.

With over three hundred resident balloonists living in the Albuquerque area you will be able to observe balloons throughout your stop. In fact, you can usually book a flight to go up on one from one of the many baloonist in the region and see the wonder of the city from the sky.

If you stay for the Balloon Fiesta make sure to stick around throughout the dusk hours so you can see Balloon "Glowdeos". This is where the balloonists’ light up their propane burners to inflate the balloons against the night sky which makes the whole sky aglow with psychedelic light bulbs! There are also different styles of some of the balloons that you will appreciate seeing. There are dinosaurs, bumble bees, flowers, a stage coach and cow jumping over the moon. They all go up in a mass ascension of "special shape rodeos" for your enjoyment.

While you are in the city be sure to go to the International Balloon Museum one of the top New Mexico attractions. Everyone will haev an opportunity to find out about ballooning, the engineering, culture, heritage, sport and art of the flights while you are visiting the Center. It's easy to find since it is right on the edge of the field.

The cost of admission is fair so you won't have to select just one event, you will be able to check out many and still have enough money to eat while at the park. There are vendors throughout the park to take care of your hunger pains while you are there.

Because you are going to be attending in October you are going to want a jacket for the mornings. It will be approximately 40 degrees during the morning flights and warm up to approximately seventy as the day progresses. Dress in layers to be able to remove some when you get to hot. Be sure to bring sunscreen with you because are at a high altitude and there is a risk for sunburn. Wear comfortable shoes, you will be walking and standing a lot so might as well be comfortable. You should bring lawn chairs onto the field, unlike a number of events nowadays. If you bring a large backpack with "treasures" be ready to have it inspected before you enter the event.

This is a family activity so make sure you plan to attend. Remember that a New Mexico vacation can be more than looking at museums and canyons; you can also look to the sky!