🌵 Albuquerque Travel Guide: Breaking Bad Tour & Hidden Gems

#NewMexico | Continuing my 2023 Thanksgiving West USA Road Trip through Northern NM! Here’s how to explore #Albuquerque—home of #BreakingBad filming locations—with style, fun photo ops, and unique Southwestern beauty. Perfect for a 2–3 day trip! ❤️🚗 Albuquerque pairs perfectly with a visit to Santa Fe. Winter is a great time to come—crisp air and clear skies! ☀️❄️ The city offers museums and historic walks, while the surrounding area boasts stunning nature. Day 1: Nature & Breaking Bad Icons 📍 West Bluff Overlook Start early with dreamy views of the city shrouded in morning mist, backed by mountains—and if you’re lucky, hot balloons in the distance! 🎈🌄 📍 El Malpais National Monument (1.5-hour drive) Explore two epic sites: La Ventana Natural Arch 🏞️ Sandstone Bluffs 🪨 📍 Petroglyph National Monument Hike the Boca Negra Canyon Trail to see ancient Indigenous rock carvings. 👣🗿 📍 Breaking Bad Film Locations Tour Visit Walt’s house, the laundromat, Los Pollos Hermanos, and more! (Check my previous post for addresses.) 📍🍗⚗️ 📍 Sandia Peak at Sunset Drive up to Sandia Crest or take the Sandia Peak Tramway 🚠 for breathtaking views! 🌇 Day 2: Culture, Shopping & More BB! 📍 Historic Old Town Wander through colorful adobe streets draped with red chiles 🏜️🌶️, explore art galleries, and relax in the Old Town Plaza. 📍 Breaking Bad Store ABQ A must for fans! Fun props, merch, and photo opportunities. 🧪😎📸 📍 Canoncito Indian Reservation Drive to the remote site where Walt and Jesse cooked in their RV (S1 vibes!). Easy dirt road—great for recreating scenes! 🚐💥 📍 Los Pollos Hermanos Grab lunch at the real-life fried chicken spot. 🍗👨🍳 📍 National Museum of Nuclear Science & History Explore the atomic age—from Little Boy to Chernobyl. ☢️🧪 #OffTheBeatenPath #USATravel #TravelPhotos #USATravelGuide #RoadTrip #SelfDrive #NewMexicoTrue #BreakingBadTour #Albuquerque #SouthwestVibes