We attended this year's Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the world's largest hot air balloon event, held annually for nine days in early October in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It features spectacular mass ascensions of over 500 colorful balloons at dawn (postponed due to winds this year), evening glows where balloons light up like lanterns, special shape rodeos, and draws nearly a million visitors each year. | New Bedford Guide

Save this 3-day itinerary if you’re visiting Albuquerque! ✨ We spent 3 days in Albuquerque with @visitabq during the holidays, and here’s everything we loved: 🏨 Where to Stay We stayed at Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town @hotelalbuquerque — a super convenient location for exploring all the Old Town attractions. 🍽️ Where to Eat * Church Street Café @cchurchstreet * Sawmill Market @sawmillmarketabq * Level 5 Rooftop Restaurant @hotelchaco * Duran Central Pharmacy @durancentralpharmacy * 66 Diner @a

Albuquerque didn’t just host Breaking Bad, it defined it. All 62 episodes were filmed here in New Mexico. The show wouldn’t have hit the same anywhere else. Media: NMPBS #breakingbad #bryancranston #walterwhite #albuquerque #newmexico #filmhistory #tvhistory #hollywood #filmlocation #setlife #behindthescenes #abq #nmtrue #filmcommunity #saymyname | The Scene NM