5 Best Photo Opportunities in Albuquerque

Lee Van Grack

Trying to plan a trip where you can capture not only breathtaking natural scenery, cultural diversity and unique atmosphere of a city but also keep the kids entertained? Consider one of the oldest cities in the country (it celebrated its 300th birthday in 2006), Albuquerque, New Mexico. It's got all the modern conveniences of big urban areas, but is still "small-town" enough to enjoy local arts, food and entertainment.

As a life-long resident of Albuquerque, I've only started to appreciate the special relaxed, friendly and photography-friendly nature of this city. The sun-filled days vastly outnumber the gloomy ones, and the mesh of modern and historic landmarks guarantee a memorable photo album. Come prepared, you never know when that perfect rainbow over the mountains will appear or when a feisty roadrunner crosses your path and strikes the perfect pose for you.

It's tough to narrow great photo opportunities in Albuquerque to just five, but these spots showcase many special facets of Albuquerque' culture and landscape.