| As New Mexico's largest city, modern-day Albuquerque is a thriving multi-cultural city with Old World southwestern charm, rooted in the rich cultural influences of Spanish, Mexican and Native American cultures, noticeable in the city's architecture as well as specialty cuisine. The Old Town area is popular with locals and tourists alike, which offers walking tours through the city's historic district, shopping, access to the Albuquerque Museum as well as a variety of restaurants, cafes, bars and lounges. In and around the city's downtown area, many also enjoy the Albuquerque Biological Park, Albuquerque Aquarium, Rio Grande Botanic Garden and Zoo, and the Tingley Aquatic Park. With the city's stunning natural beauty, visitors to the city also enjoy lifts to the top of the majestic Sandia Mountain on the aerial tramway, where a restaurant and lounge await, boasting scenic views across the city. Although thousands travel to the area each summer for Albuquerque Summerfest and each fall to enjoy the Kodak Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Albuquerque offers year-round recreational activities including white water rafting, hiking, skiing, camping, kayaking and climbing. Though Albuquerque offers a variety of international cuisine, visitors and residents alike enjoy the region's authentic specialties including delicious green chile and warm honey sopa.
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