Green Outdoors
With 310 days of sunshine and over 28,000 acres of
open space, being
outdoors is the perfect way to enjoy the city.
Albuquerque was named one of the 21 Best Cities for Cycling by
Bicycling Magazine for 2006. The City currently has 654 miles of bike
trails. By 2012, the goal is to have 704 miles of bike trails. A large
percentage of these trails are not associated with roadways, offering
safe routes for commuters and recreational riders. Bike lockers, racks
on buses, and
comprehensive maps all encourage
biking within the city.
In addition, Albuquerque has several easily walkable areas that
cater specifically to tourists and meeting attendees. The city ranks as
the 21st most walkable city in the US by
Walkscore.com for 2008.
Downtown,
Old Town,
Nob Hill,
Uptown, and the University area all offer unique
shopping,
restaurants, hotels, and cultural attractions, which are
accessible via public
transportation or offer park-and-walk
opportunities. So come visit, whether for leisure or business, and get
out and
Walk Albuquerque.