The Great American Road Trip ChallengeOne trip, ~2.5 years, 48 states
Day453

Day 453 — Old Town & the TramAlbuquerque

Full day6h planned

The plaza and a mile-high ride.

  1. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM· 2h

    Old Town AlbuquerqueCities & MetrosWorth it

    Adobe plaza, San Felipe de Neri church, and Route 66 nostalgia.

    Old Town Plaza, Albuquerque, NM
  2. 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM· 2h 30m

    Sandia Peak TramwayOutdoor & Water ActivitiesAnchor

    One of the world's longest aerial trams, up to a 10,378-ft crest with valley-wide views.

    Bring: a warm layer

    30 Tramway Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM
  3. 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM· 1h 30m

    Los Pollos Hermanos & Breaking Bad AlbuquerqueFilm & TV LocationsBonus

    The show was set in Albuquerque because New Mexico's film incentive made it cheap, and then the city became a character. Twisters on Isleta is Los Pollos Hermanos and leans into it; the Dog House sign on Central still spins. One request the city makes and it's fair: Walter White's house is somebody's actual home on Piermont Drive, and the family there is tired of pizzas on the roof.

    4257 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM

What the colours mean

On this day

  • Cities & Metros1
  • Film & TV Locations1
  • Outdoor & Water Activities1

And how much each one matters

  • AnchorAlways do — the reason this stop is on the map
  • Worth itDo most of these
  • BonusQuirky bonus, if it's happening while you're here