Recognized as one of the most culturally diverse cities in the country, Albuquerque’s historic tapestry is reflected in its architecture, artwork, cultural centers, and cuisine.

Outdoor Activities

• Book a sunrise hot air balloon flight (see discount code above!)
• Visit the Petroglyph National Monument (~15 mins from convention center)
• Take the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway up to the 10,378-foot peak of the Sandia Mountains (20 mins from convention center)
• Bike the 16-mile Paseo del Bosque Trail
• Actual hot air balloons too scary? Visit the hot air balloon museum instead
• Visit the Valles Caldera National Preserve (~1.5 hours north)
• Visit the Big Tubes area in El Malpais National Monument (lava tubes that have been used for astrobiology research; ~2 hrs away)
• Visit White Sands National Park (~3.5 hours south)

Music

• There’s free music in Old Town Albuquerque every weekend in the summer
• Albuquerque Summerfest (music, food trucks, crafts) will be the Saturday after the meeting

Arts and Culture

• Attend the Flamenco festival (June 9–17)
• Attend PrideFest (June 5–10)
• Tour the Casa San Ysidro (a historic house museum)