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The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

An annual hot air balloon festival, known as the world's largest, with hundreds of balloons and a variety of events over nine days.

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The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is an annual hot air balloon extravaganza that takes place over the course of nine days in October. Look forward to hot air balloon rodeos, sunrise lift-offs and hundreds of balloons glowing at twilight. Honorable Mentions: Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness, Albuquerque BioPark Botanic Garden, Auto Hawk, Apothecary Restaurant at Santa Fe Oxygen and Healing Bar

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