Experience the adventure of a lifetime with Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Ride Co., established in 1983. They offer daily sunrise and seasonal sunset flights, providing breathtaking views of the stunning Southwest desert landscape and its wildlife. As the largest balloon ride operator in the United States, they prioritize safety and expertise by flying only the finest equipment available. Additionally, Rainbow Ryders is fully licensed and insured and is the Official Ride Operator of the World's Largest Balloon Event. Celebrating nearly four decades of providing the premier hot air balloon ride experience in the Southwest, Rainbow Ryders is also the official ride operator of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the largest ballooning event in the world.
The Southwest Chocolate & Coffee Fest is the world's largest festival dedicated to chocolate, coffee, and gourmet foods, attracting over 23,000 attendees. It features 200 vendors, six stages, and 250,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor facilities. Discover exquisite chocolates, coffees, candies, baked goods, and more, and enjoy live music, cooking demonstrations, coffee and culinary seminars, and hands-on classes. The festival brings together purveyors of incredible chocolates, coffees, teas, gourmet foods, wine, and beer. It also includes craft cheeses, artisan breads, and unique sauces and dips.
The Adobe Theater initially opened in the village of Corrales, located just north of Albuquerque. In the mid-1990s, it moved to its current location, where it continues to offer some of the finest community theater experiences in the Albuquerque area. The theater's small and intimate setting provides a unique experience for the audience, unlike any other theater. This community theater is relatively tiny and can seat up to 90 people, allowing the actors to perform right beside the audience. As a result, the audience feels like a part of the action, creating an intimate experience.