NEW YORK, Sept. 8 _ Move over fall foliage, the world’s largest hot air balloon festival runs October 2-10 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is set to draw thousands of travelers seeking to peep at more than just leaves. Now in its 39th year, more than 500 hot air balloons are set to soar at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. While the balloons tend to take over, Albuquerque has many other notable happenings during the month, like: the ECHO wood carving championship; the annual Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival, nationally recognized as one of the best 200 shows in the country; the Maize Maze Community Farm corn labyrinth, and nightly ghost tours of Old Town, conjuring up more than 300-years of haunted history. And of course, there’s the balloon museum too.
If you’re hoping to catch a glimpse of the gentle giants, BnBFinder.com has put together a list of best Albuquerque bed and breakfasts for travelers seeking high-value, low overhead, delicious breakfasts, and advice from in-the-know locals on where to go, what to do, and when to do it.
Here are the BnBFinder.com’s top choices for Albuquerque inns within walking distance to the Albuquerque balloon festival:
The Bottger Mansion of Old Town in Albuquerque, NM - www.bnbfinder.com/ BottgerMansion
The Downtown Historic Bed & Breakfast in Albuquerque, NM - www.bnbfinder.com/DowntownHistoricInn
Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Cultural Center in Albuquerque, NM - www.bnbfinder.com/LosPoblanos
Adobe Nido Bed and Breakfast in Albuquerque, NM - www.bnbfinder.com/AdobeNido
And while Albuquerque’s festival may be the biggest, others aren’t so far behind. The Great Mississippi River Balloon Race in Natchez, Mississippi is gaining speed. Pilots there compete as they fly over the cities of Natchez, Vidalia, and the mighty Mississippi River. The festival kicks off with the Balloon Glow Friday night, October 15th and continues through Sunday, October 17th with a stage full of world renowned musicians. The festival itself takes place on the grounds of Rosalie Bicentennial Gardens, on Broadway Street in historic downtown Natchez. The city will also host the Natchez Fall Pilgrimage where travelers may tour preserved antebellum homes.
BnBFinder.com has rounded up its top three Natchez, Mississippi bed and breakfasts choices for travelers seeking top notch breakfast and accommodations front-and-center in all the action:
White Turpin House in Natchez, MS (has a special balloon spectator package with tickets and t-shirts) - www.bnbfinder.com/WhiteTurpin
The Devereaux Shields House in Natchez, MS - www.bnbfinder.com/DevereauxShields
The Dunleith Historic Inn in Natchez, MS - www.bnbfinder.com/DunleithInn
Over in Clarke County, Virginia, the 14th annual Shenandoah Valley Hot Air Balloon, Wine & Music Festival takes over from October 15-17. The festival attracts families, balloonists, and wine enthusiasts. The L’Auberge Provencale Bed & Breakfast in White Post, Virginia is offering a special winery package in conjunction with 10-wineries. It’s also playing its popular Room Roulette in October--book any room Sunday through Thursday at a set cost and hedge your bet to see which room you get.
BnBFinder.com’s top picks for Virginia bed and breakfasts near the Shenandoah balloon festival include:
L’Auberge Provencale Bed & Breakfast in White Post, VA - www.bnbfinder.com/L'AubergeProvencale
Tanglewood Inn in Front Royal, VA - www.bnbfinder.com/TanglewoodInn
Lackawanna Bed and Breakfast in Front Royal, VA - www.bnbfinder.com/LackawannaBB
Killahevlin Bed and Breakfast Inn in Front Royal, VA - www.bnbfinder.com/KillahevlinBB
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