点评:During the International Balloon Fiesta weekend in October, there is barely any parking available so make sure you arrive early if you plan to visit the Old Town area in Albuquerque. We returned back on a weekday morning and there is plenty of free two hour street parking available from 9a.m.- 6p.m. as well as the paid parking lots. It is probably best to come 10a.m. on as many of the shops and eating places are not quite that open that early.
It is great to walk through the assorted gift shops to appreciate the Southwest ambience and culture as well as the restaurants. During the International Balloon Fiesta week, the streets were decorated with many colorful hot air balloons and it is a very festive atmosphere. Many buildings are brown sandstone and feature a turquoise color door which is symbolic of the Southwest. Lots of great photo opps here.
翻译:十月国际热气球节期间,停车位非常紧张,如果您计划游览阿尔伯克基老城区,务必尽早到达。我们选择在工作日的上午返回,发现从上午9点到下午6点,街边有很多免费两小时停车位,此外还有收费停车场。最好在上午10点左右到达,因为很多商店和餐馆那时还没开门。
漫步在各式各样的礼品店中,感受西南地区的氛围和文化,品尝美食,也是一种不错的体验。在国际热气球节期间,街道上装饰着五彩缤纷的热气球,节日气氛浓厚。许多建筑都由棕色砂岩建造,并配有象征西南地区的绿松石色大门。这里有很多绝佳的拍照地点。