Albuquerque, N.M.
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Folklorico dancing in front of the San Felipe de Neri Church in Old Town.
The clear skies, calm winds, and abundant sunshine of Albuquerque, N.M., present plenty of opportunities to explore the city's natural splendor. Each October, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta fills the sky with more than 700 colorful hot-air balloons. Meanwhile, 14 area golf courses are open year-round and allow duffers to tee off against spectacular backdrops of volcanoes and mountain peaks.
