Albuquerque Travel Guide: Breaking Bad Spots & Must-Sees!

Continuing my 2023 Thanksgiving road trip through the American Southwest! Here’s how to explore #Albuquerque—home of #BreakingBad filming locations—with 2-3 days of epic sights, art, and desert adventures. Winter-friendly too! ❄️✨ (Pair this with a trip to Santa Fe for extra magic!) 🌟 DAY 1: Nature & Breaking Bad Icons 📍 West Bluff Overlook Sunrise fog + mountain views + distant hot air balloons = unreal! 🌄🎈 📍 El Malpais National Monument (1.5hr drive) ✔️ La Ventana Natural Arch ✔️ Sandstone Bluffs Volcanic landscapes that feel like Mars! 🚀 📍 Petroglyph National Monument Hike Boca Negra Canyon Trail to see ancient Native American rock carvings. 🪨 📍 🔥 Breaking Bad Filming Locations (Afternoon) ✔️ Walter White’s house ✔️ The Superlab (laundry front) ✔️ Los Pollos Hermanos (Twisters) ✔️ More spots—see my last post for addresses! 🚐💊 📍 Sandia Peak Sunset Drive up Sandia Crest OR ride the Sandia Peak Tramway for epic views! 🌇🚠 🌟 DAY 2: Old Town & More BB Fun 📍 Historic Old Town Adobe buildings, chili ristras, and artsy shops around Old Town Plaza. 🌶️🖼️ So photogenic! 📍 🔥 Breaking Bad Store ABQ *2047 S Plaza St NW – Props, merch, and a mini-museum for superfans!* 🛍️🎥 📍 🔥 Canoncito Indian Reservation *Where Walt & Jesse cooked in the RV (S1 vibes!). Easy dirt-road access—*recreate the scene!* 📸🚐 📍 🔥 Los Pollos Hermanos (Again, Because Why Not?) Grab a burger (not meth) and channel your inner Gus. 🍔😎 📍 National Museum of Nuclear Science Because New Mexico = atomic history! ☢️ 💡 Pro Tips: ✔️ Winter-ready: ABQ stays mild, but pack layers! 🧥 ✔️ Art everywhere: Snap those adobe walls and neon signs! 📸 ✔️ BB fans: Do a guided tour for behind-the-scenes stories! 🚌 #BreakingBad #Albuquerque #NewMexicoTravel #RoadTrip #FilmingLocations