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Day Trips

Looking for an interesting way to experience Albuquerque and the sightseeing opportunities available within the city? Guided Albuquerque tours are perfect for people who want to see all the sites but have limited time in the city. Zip around Downtown on a Segway, take a guided ghost tour of Old Town or follow a trail around the volcanoes and search for ancient petroglyphs. There are many informal and formal ways to get to know the city better. Or take the day and explore the Jemez Mountains, Santa Fe, Taos, Acoma Pueblo or another short day trip in the Heart of New Mexico. Albuquerque is the ideal home base for sightseeing, exploring New Mexico’s cultures and exploring the great Southwest.

Santa Fe

Best Western InnSuites Albuquerque Airport Hotel & Suites is a perfect gateway to visiting Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Santa Fe is a world-renowned travel destination unparalleled in richness of history, heritage, arts and culture. Here, you'll be nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the foothills of the Rockies, immersed in natural beauty, with an average of 325 days of sunshine and blue sky. Come and prepare for your perfect day in Santa Fe.

In less than an hour from Albuquerque, discover the hundreds of Santa Fe shopping experiences, Southwestern fare, and world class museums.

Plan visits to Santa Fe's world-famous art galleries and museums to see traditional and contemporary art, including works by Georgia O'Keeffe. Take a trip to nearby Indian Pueblos. Discover great places to ski and enjoy a geo-caching adventure and other outdoor activities. Santa Fe is a top spot for romantic vacations, too, whether you're planning your perfect wedding, honeymoon or anniversary. Come visit one of America's most popular travel destinations, and let Santa Fe work its charm on you!

Taos

Best Western InnSuites Albuquerque Airport Hotel & Suites is a perfect gateway to visiting Taos, New Mexico. Approximately 2 hours from Albuquerque lies the town of Taos--located in north central New Mexico and is at an elevation of more than 6900 feet above sea level. It was established by the Spanish in the 1770's. Though they were not the first. It is known that Taos had visitors as far back as 6000 years ago.

While the population of is less than 5000 residents, hundreds of thousands visit the Taos each year. Many of these residents own and manage the nearly 600 businesses in town. Taos has some of New Mexico's finest spas, hotels, shopping, restaurants, bed and breakfasts, vacation rentals, and of course, the best skiing (with over 300 inches per year on average) in the state.

Taos Museums are world-class and include the Harwood Museum, Kit Carson Museum, Millicent Rogers Museum, Martinez Hacienda, the Blumenschein Home.

Ruidoso

Best Western InnSuites Albuquerque Airport Hotel & Suites is a perfect gateway to Ruidoso, New Mexico.

Ruidoso is high in the Rocky Mountains of southeastern New Mexico . Towering above the Village of Ruidoso is Sierra Blanca and the New Mexico ski resort, Ski Apache. Ruidoso weather is mild and great for enjoying the outdoors and the natural wonders that abound in Ruidoso, Lincoln County and the Lincoln National Forest.

Come and enjoy year-round entertainment and relaxation. The Ruidoso Downs Race Track is home to the richest quarter horse race in the world; the All American Futurity. Ski Apache is the perfect ski resort for both beginning and advanced skiers and snowboarders. The Ruidoso area claims two of New Mexico's finest casinos; Inn of the Mountain Gods and Billy the Kid Casino. The Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts is a world class performance hall. There is live music at many Ruidoso venues including the renowned country western bar Win Place and Show, outdoor cafes and many Ruidoso restaurants. For the active vacation, Ruidoso offers some of the best outdoor recreation around including top rated golf courses , horseback riding , Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally, Aspencash Motorcycle Rally, high altitude bicycling, camping , hiking, skiing, golf, tennis, art galleries, museums and shopping. With all Ruidoso has to offer, the top rated activity in Ruidoso remains relaxing and enjoying the magnificent mountain views and the cool pines of New Mexico.