The 10 Best Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers in Albuquerque, New Mexico (NM)

December 22, 2021 Claudia Navarrete

Whether you're into history, culture, outdoor adventures or just in need of some new and unique scenery, Albuquerque offers exciting attractions for all ages and interests, anytime of the year. In the historic section of Old Town, ancient Indian and Spanish cultures come to life through old churches, quaint shops and piazzas, winding brick paths and adobe benches. Browsers can spend a whole day making their way through the more than 100 stores, boutiques and galleries that sell Southwestern goods as well as unique products from around the world. During the winter holiday season, Old Town is adorned with small lit candles and thousands come to stroll through the streets, listen to live music and celebrate. It is truly a sight to see. But the history doesn't stop there. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and the Petroglyph National Monument offer a glimpse of old Indian customs and art. Families will find plenty to do at the Albuquerque Biological Park, which features a zoo, aquarium and botanic garden. Outdoor types will find ample opportunities for hiking, biking and golf. After working up an appetite, head to any number of fine restaurants that serve up a choice of hot or even hotter New Mexican cuisine. To top it all off, take a ride on the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway for spectacular views of all this vibrant city has to offer.
Restaurants in Albuquerque

1. World Balloon

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5.0 based on 1,147 reviews

World Balloon

World Balloon is Albuquerque's original balloon ride! We pride ourselves on providing World Class Balloon Rides in the Albuquerque area year round. Please join us for the experience of a lifetime!

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Navajo Tours USA

Easy to book tours in northwest New Mexico - Chaco Canyon, Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness, and more! You know how you visit a destination and feel there is a much deeper story? At Navajo Tours USA, we guide travel guests on walking tours into the Bisti badlands and Chaco Canyon. We share indigenous history, tread with safety, and experience with respect.

3. Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon

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5.0 based on 1,850 reviews

Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon

"The Experience of a Lifetime Happening Right Now!" Rainbow Ryders Inc. Hot Air Balloon Company is proudly celebrating over 35 years of flight experience. Offering hot air balloon rides first thing in the morning at sunrise year round, and sunset flights in the winter months. Enjoy your hour long flight over the beautiful Rio Grande Valley, upon landing you will be welcomed back to the ground with a celebratory toast and a light continental breakfast as you are presented your commemorative flight certificate. We have proudly flown over 170,000 passengers and are the official balloon ride operator of the Worlds Largest Balloon Event. Flying in PHOENIX, LAS VEGAS, and ALBUQUERQUE year-round, and seasonally in COLORADO SPRINGS!

4. New Mexico Jeep Tours

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5.0 based on 533 reviews

New Mexico Jeep Tours

Tours out of ALBUQUERQUE and SANTA FE. With over 300 days of sunshine, we're OPEN YEAR ROUND! The Land of Enchantment abounds in opportunities to explore the mysteries of its ancient past and wonders of its landscapes. Ancestral ruins, historic homesteads, petroglyphs, petrified forests and geologic marvels lie hidden in its hills and valleys. Wild horses run free on its mesas. You are invited to join us and experience why New Mexico is called the Land of Enchantment. Offering tours from 3 hours to all day, New Mexico Jeep Tours will take you off the beaten path to places rich in history and beauty that few have the opportunity to see. All tours include water and snacks and are private and personal so we can cater to the interests and abilities of your group. Please visit our website for detailed descriptions or our tours and more information.

5. New Mexico Escape Room

3916 Carlisle Blvd NE Suite C, Albuquerque, NM 87107-4556 +1 505-289-1002 [email protected] http://www.nmescaperoom.com
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5.0 based on 137 reviews

New Mexico Escape Room

New Mexico's FIRST Escape Room! Can you escape in less than 1 hour? This experience will test your limits! The objective is simple: work together, find clues, decode messages, and solve puzzles to complete the mission and ESCAPE!

Reviewed By SoftwareGeek12 - Albuquerque, United States

We went to the New Mexico Escape Room with our 15-year-old granddaughter and we had a blast! In fact, we loved it so much the first time that we went back a second time later that week. The first time we managed to solve the Blackwell Manor puzzle (with only a few minutes to spare) but then we got stumped by the Bombshell puzzle. Oh well, that's for another time. Scenarios are extremely well done with lots of automation and puzzles to keep you involved. Good for both a small or large group. Highly recommend!

6. Trike Flights

7401 Atrisco Vista Blvd NW Double Eagle Airport, Albuquerque, NM 87120-6601 +1 505-377-1262 http://www.Trike.Flights
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Trike Flights

Take a Discovery Lesson from a FAA Certified Flight Instructor in a Light Sport Trike Aircraft. You'll learn the basics of flight and even have an opportunity to take the controls and fly it yourself. Each amazing flight lesson is recorded with a HD GoPro camera and includes full audio for you to review later and share this exciting flight with your family and friends. An official logbook with a signed instructor lesson endorsement will be provided for future training records. Licensed, Certified and Insured.

Reviewed By michaelgW3585BL

My training with Jim was great. He is totally thorough with training and safety is #1 priority. Jim is totally professional and i would suggest him as a teacher for anyone looking for training. Double Eagle is a great for learning often calm mornings. He does videos of training so the student can review daily progress. Jim is a 5 star instructor and one of the best in the business for ultralight trike training.

7. Bust Out Escape Room

9440 San Mateo Blvd NE Suite K, Albuquerque, NM 87113-2434 +1 505-508-1155 [email protected] https://www.bustoutescaperoom.com/
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Bust Out Escape Room

You have 60 minutes to complete your mission, solve clues and find hidden objects and escape the room. Test your skills in one of unique themes: Camp Crystal Lake, Da Vinci's Secret, Doomsday the Bunker, Christmas Chaos, Dark Side of the Moon, The Curse of the Mayan Temple, and The Jungle!

Reviewed By CClifford505 - Rio Rancho, United States

My wife and I have never done the escape room thing. My son, his wife and my nephew are frequent escape room junkies and they took us to ABQ Xcape Room and we had a great time. Now we are addicted. The event can take up to an hour if you have to. We chose the Camp Crystal Lake theme that is themed for the Friday the 13th movies and it had some moments of screams...girls and guys both. We laughed so hard and we finally solved all the clues and made it out. Great time and our host I think his name was Tyler did a really good job explaining things and letting know about other rooms that they have available. The locations is a little off the beaten path, but well work google mapping it and have a great time.

8. MST Adventures

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MST Adventures

MST Adventures offers guided and self guided tours. You can Stand UP Paddleboard (SUP) down the beautiful Rio Grande, or snowshoe in the majestic Sandia Mountains. During your 4 hour tour you will see wildlife, beautiful landscapes, and Albuquerque like you have never seen before. Our self guided SUP tours start at $50/person for the day. We offer guided SUP Tours of the Rio Grande, or Snowshoe Tours which start at $85/person. If you are looking for a full day of fun, why not try our Adventure Brewery Tours? Our Adventure Brewery Tour starts with a guided adventure in the morning, depending on the season the activity will vary from Snowshoeing to a SUP trip down the beautiful Rio Grande. After a morning full of adventure we head out and tour 3 local breweries. Reset easy while we provide the shuttle service for the full day. During the winter months you can arrange a snowshoe tour for $85/person or a self guided snowshoe tour for $20/person. Give us a call today! (5050 717-2526)

9. Hot Air Balloonatics LLC

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Hot Air Balloonatics LLC

Hot Air Balloonatics LLC offers personalized hot air balloon rides in Albuquerque NM. We know you will probably only get one balloon ride in your life and we specialize in creating a "once in a lifetime" experience. Our baskets never have more than four passengers and your pilot a professional, FAA certified Commercial pilot. Our riders enjoy our commitment to safety and having a great ride. We typically fly in the mornings in Albuquerque/Rio Rancho, Depending on weather, we can fly in the afternoon during the winter season. Your flight will be be filled with interesting trivia about the local area and ballooning. Afterwards celebrate your flight with New Mexico "Bubbly", a traditional "NM celebratory snack" and a personalized First Flight Certificate, Celebrate with your new friends! Call today to reserve your flight. If you are planning a special event, such as a birthday, wedding or engagement, please let us know in advance so we can help make it even more special!

10. Sandia Peak Tramway

30 Tramway Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122-2018 +1 505-856-7325 [email protected] http://www.sandiapeak.com/
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4.5 based on 6,943 reviews

Sandia Peak Tramway

Ride to new heights on North America's longest aerial tram ride. Sandia Peak Tram takes visitors 2.7 miles or 10,378 ft up the Sandia Mountains. Breath in the fresh mountain air and enjoy breathtaking views of over 11,000 square miles of New Mexico.

Reviewed By kellysD6459NT - Winchester, United States

The tram is a little pricey but worth it. We arrived a little before sunset and there was a long line. It moved fairly quick although they could really use a better set up to purchase tickets. The tram operators were great giving a lot of info on the ride. There is a temperature difference from bottom to top so a jacket is a good idea. The sunset ride and the city lights from Albuquerque and Santa Fe are a beautiful sight from top!

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