Albuquerque Things to Do Tips by Paulie_D

San Felipe de Neri Church Old Town Review

San Felipe de Neri, an active parish church, is located in Old Town Plaza in downtown Albuquerque.

Unfortunately, I visited on a Sunday and services were being held at that time. I am not a churchgoer and did not wish to intrude merely for the sake of a tourist's interest.

Consequently, the following information was obtained from the National Park Service website.

"San Felipe de Neri was built in 1793 to replace the original 1706 mission church. The adobe church is built in the traditional colonial style with Spanish overtones and mixtures of 18th and 19th century decorative and building elements. The interior has wood paneled wainscoting, a stamped metal ceiling, an elaborate altar and plaster walls painted to resemble marble. San Felipe de Neri Church presents an interesting combination of the old and new building traditions of New Mexico."

Directions: Old Town Plaza in downtown Albuquerque.

Phone: 505.243.4628.

Website: http://www.sanfelipedeneri.org

Sandia Peak Tram Sandia Peak Review

Just minutes from the heart of Albuquerque, the world's longest aerial tramway lifts you to the breathtaking top of Sandia Peak.

Each trip takes approximately 15 minutes (each way) and affords great views on the way up (provided you are by a window).

Once at the peak, there are walkways (all wheelchair friendly) offering a variety of panoramas.

Check the website for hours

Return rides are only $15 although I believe that this is discounted if you have reservations at the High Finance Restauarant at the peak.

Directions: FROM I-40
Exit 167: Tramway Blvd., take Tramway Blvd. North approximately 9 miles to the Sandia Peak Tramway.

FROM I-25
EXIT 234 Tramway Road. Follow Tramway Road, East to the Sandia Peak Tramway.

Phone: 505.856.7325

Website: http://www.sandiapeak.com

Hot Air Ballooning Balloon Fiesta Review

If you visit Albuquerque, arguably the ballooning capital of the world, it would be rude not to take a flight. I love the experience and could not pass up this opportunity.

I've put more information and pictures in the Hot Air Ballooning Travelogue so please take a look.

They offer a flights from $150 (per person) and up (10% discounts are available) and will pick you up from and return you to your hotel which greatly eases the process.

Believe me you shouldn't miss the chance to take a flight

Click the link for the Travelogue

Directions: Don't worry, they'll pick you up at your hotel

Phone: 505-250-2300

Website: http://www.skyspanadventures.com