New Mexico Autumm Tourism

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    Fourth of July Canyon

    • Travelers can take a hike through Fourth of July Canyon in the autumn and enjoy the spectacular fall foliage. Located in the Cibola National Forest in the foothills of the Manzano Mountains, this lovely canyon offers two short hikes, the Crimson Maple Trail and the Spring Loop Trail. For a longer hike, visitors can take the almost two-mile Fourth of July Trail and meet with the Albuquerque Trail to make a loop back to the road. According to Moon Travel Guides, the best time to see fall foliage is late September through mid-October, when the oak and maple trees turn color.

      Fourth of July Canyon
      2113 Osuna Road Northeast
      Albuquerque, NM 87113-1001
      505-346-2650
      moon.com/destinations/santa-fe-taos-albuquerque/albuquerque/outside-albuquerque/salinas-pueblo-missions-nationa/fourth-july-can

    International Balloon Fiesta

    • New Mexico's International Balloon Fiesta is one of the most photographed sights in the world.balloon ride image by redrex from Fotolia.com

      Since 1972, the city of Albuquerque has hosted the International Balloon Fiesta in the autumn. This annual event draws thousands of people and, according to the website, is one of the most photographed events in the world. Spectators thrill to the sight of hundreds of hot air balloons ascending at once. Visitors can also enjoy the evening "Balloon Glow" events, where balloons remain tethered to the ground but burn their coils to create a glowing effect. At the Balloon Discovery Area, families can learn about ballooning through interactive exhibits, speakers, puppet shows and videos.

      Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
      5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy. NE
      Albuquerque, NM 87113
      505-821-1000
      balloonfiesta.com

    Village Tours

    • Village Tours offers a five-day, four-night motorcoach tour from Wichita or Oklahoma City to Albuquerque, just in time for autumn colors. The tour includes transportation about a deluxe motorcoach, lodging, five to seven meals dependent on departure city, a tour guide, admission fees to scheduled activities and luggage handling.

      Visitors can spend two days exploring the Balloon Fiesta. Other possibilities include touring the Albuquerque Balloon Museum and the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center before shopping in Albuquerque's Old Town. Visitors can also take a 2.7 mile ride on Sandia Peak Arial Tram up to 11,000 feet in the Sandia Mountains. There they will enjoy a gourmet dinner at the peak, then travel back down to town for a tour of the Tinkertown Museum's folk art collection. A good way to finish the tour is with a visit to the Kwahadi Indian Museum.

      Village Tours
      620 West 21st North
      Wichita, KS 67205
      800-333-0312
      villagetours.net/_files/cms/Albuquerque2010_03-15-10_13-25.pdf

    Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railway

    • One of the best ways to experience New Mexico's autumn splendor is from a train. The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railway, America's "longest and highest steam-operated train", departs from Chama daily from May through mid-October. Travelers Choose from Coach Class, individual seating in Tourist Class, or splurge on Victorian elegance of the restored Parlor Class cars. All classes can access the open-air observation platform, a great place to take pictures of the fall colors. Travelers will take a ride through the Chama Valley, cross a trestle over Wolf Creek, then start the steep climb up to Cumbres Pass at over 10,000 feet.

      Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railway
      cumbrestoltec.com

    Double E Ranch

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