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Explore New Mexico Vacation at the Ballooning Capital of the World While you are wanting to make your itinerary for your New Mexico travel vacation be sure to consider a visit to Albuquerque to see the Ballooning Capital of the World! Everyone will want to be present the first seven days of October when the Balloon Fiesta is going on. For 9 straight days there are balloons flying over the sky of Albuquerque in a bright display of the more than seven hundred balloons that participate in the event.

With over three hundred resident balloonists from around the Albuquerque area everyone will be able to observe balloons anytime you trip. In fact, you can usually book a flight to go up on one from one of the many operators in the area and see the wonder of the area from the sky.

If you stay for the Balloon Fiesta be sure to stick around in the dusk hours so you can see Balloon “Glowdeos”. This is where the balloonists’ fire up their propane burners to inflate the balloons against the dark sky which makes the whole sky aglow with psychedelic light bulbs! There are also varied styles of some of the balloons that you will enjoy experiencing. There are dinosaurs, bumble bees, flowers, a stage coach and cow jumping over the moon. They all rise up in a mass ascension of “special shape rodeos” for your thrill.

While you are in the city be sure to stop at the International Balloon Museum one of the top New Mexico attractions. You will be able to learn about ballooning, the theory, culture, history, sport and art of the flights while you are touring the Center. It’s easy to get to since it is right on the edge of the field.

The cost of admission is fair so you won’t have to choose just one event, you will be able to attend many and still have enough money to eat while at the park. There are food vendors throughout the park to take care of your hunger pains while you are there.

Since you are going to be attending in October you are going to need a jacket for the mornings. It will be approximately 40 degrees during the morning flights and warm up to around seventy as the day goes on. Dress in layers to be able to shed some when you get to hot. Be sure to use sunscreen with you because are at a high altitude and there is a risk for sunburn. Wear comfortable shoes, you will be walking and standing a lot so might as well be comfortable. You should bring lawn chairs into the field, unlike a number of events nowadays. If you bring a large backpack with “treasures” be ready to have it inspected before you enter the event.

This is a family event so make sure you plan to visit. Remember that a New Mexico vacations can be more than looking at museums and canyons; you can also look to the sky!

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