Anissa Medina

New Mexico’s largest city is known for vast, gorgeous skies, a massive river, a burgeoning film and television business, and amazing restaurants. It’s these categories that inform the best things to do in Albuquerque. Whether you greet the dawn with a ride in a hot air balloon, go for a bike ride along the Rio Grande or take a tour in Walter White’s van, use our guide to check off all the best things to do in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Recommended: the best hotels in Albuquerque Done something on this list and loved it? Share it with the hashtag #TimeOutDoList and tag @TimeOutEverywhere. Find out more about how Time Out selects the very best things to do all over the world.

Meadowood isn't just a hotel—it's a destination, a place you savor during your stay. Were it not for the must-see wineries in the Napa surrounds, we wouldn't blame you for staying on the Meadowood property during your entire visit. The luxury hotel offers cottages and suites in a forest setting, along with a Michelin-starred restaurant, afternoon wine tastings and a breathtaking pool. The Meadowood Spa is just as stunning, but don't expect to be in and out after a quick 30-minute massage. Treatments range from a ninety-minute facial to a five-and-a-half-hour experience, which includes exfoliation, massage, facial, scalp treatment and more.