6 things NOT to miss in Albuquerque 👇🏼 Share this with someone that you’d love a Route 66 roadtrip with ➡️ Follow for more bucketlist travel and Route 66 inspo 👩🏽‍🤝‍👨🏼 This year Route 66 turns 100 years old and America also turns 250… there’s no better time to celebrate with the freedom of the open road and take ICONIC roadtrip 🚗🇺🇸🫶🏼 Albuquerque, New Mexico is one of the most iconic stops on Route 66. There’s a lot to see/do here so you might want to stay a few days… That’s where Sonesta ES Suites comes in as the perfect option… You’ll instantly feel at home as their suite style rooms all come with a full kitchen and plenty of space to stretch out 🙌🏼 Top 6 things that you don’t want to miss… 1) Stop at 66 Diner - @abq66diner is everything you could ever want in a classic Route 66 diner. Try the 66 Fries. They are Fries smothered with house made Queso & Chopped Green Chiles (It’s a New Mexico thing). Also get a Tom’s Pink Cadillac Milkshake. The combination of these 2 things 🤤 2) Watch Hot Air Balloons - Albuquerque is the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the world! Balloon Fiesta Park is your best bet for getting up close to the action. They typically fly every day that the weather allows 🎈 3) Ride the longest Aerial Tram the world - The @sandiapeaktramway is almost 3 miles long and climbs about 4,000ft up into the Sandia Mountains. There’s even an incredible restaurant up at the top Ten 3 😍 4) Visit the Sawmill Market - @Sawmill Market is a trendy Food Hall that should NOT be skipped. No matter what you’re in the mood for… they will have something that will knock your socks off! Highly recommend Créme de la Créme 🥐🫶🏼 5) Walk around Old Town Albuquerque - New Mexico vibes! Adobe buildings, cobblestone walkways, hidden courtyards, and historic churches. Definitely San Felipe De Neri Church ⛪️ 6) Go on a Speakeasy Crawl - Albuquerque has an incredible Speakeasy scene that will surprise you in the best way! The top 3 are Teddy Roe’s Bar, Founders Speakeasy and @Vernons Speakeasy . We’re talking hidden doors and secret passwords 🥃 #Route66 #SonestaPartner #Albuquerque #NewMexico #ABQ - @wanderlusttravelcouple