The Great American Road Trip ChallengeOne trip, ~2.5 years, 48 states
← The Desert Southwest

Stop 4 · Days 453–456

Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM

New Mexico's biggest city on Route 66 — a historic Old Town, a mile-high tramway, ancient petroglyphs, and hot-air balloons.

Where to stay

  • An Old Town or downtown hotel

    Near the plaza and Route 66.

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You gotta eat this

  • Carne adovada & sopaipillas

    Red-chile pork and honey-drizzled fry bread.

The days here

Each day opens its own hour-by-hour page

  1. 453Day 453 — Old Town & the TramFull day · 6h planned
  2. 454Day 454 — Pueblos & PetroglyphsFull day · 4h planned
  3. 455Day 455 — Free DayFree day
  4. 456Day 456 — West on Route 66Drive day · 3h drive

What this stop is made of

  • National Parks & Forests
  • Cities & Metros
  • Museums & History
  • Film & TV Locations
  • Outdoor & Water Activities