Albuquerque , General info:
7/10

Albuquerque is the county seat of "Bernalillo County" and is situated in the central part of the state, straddling the Rio Grande. It's metropolitan area includes the city of Rio Rancho, one of the fastest growing cities in the United States.

Albuquerque , Cheap stuff:
8/10

Pretty cheap...

Excellent bargains in Native arts and jewellery

Albuquerque , Different stuff:
8/10

Tricklock Company (Albuquerque's international touring theatre company)

Albuquerque Biological Park (environmental museum located at 903 Tenth Street SW, Albuquerque, New Mexico in the historical neighborhood called Barelas) - which has a butterfly pavilion.

Galleries!

New Mexican Food

Albuquerque , Don't miss:
8/10

You must see Bank of Albuquerque Tower, it is the tallest building in Albuquerque,as for the night life: Downtown Distillery, O-PM, Raw, Sauce,...

Old Town

Amazing surrounding wildernesses

State Fair in September

Albuquerque , Food:
9/10

The Ranchers Club is an experience in dining that no visitor to the Land of Enchantment should miss. The only authentic grill in New Mexico that prepares the food on a Gridiron over a variety of aromatic wood embers such as Mesquite, Hickory, Sassafras and Appl

Green chile - anywhere with a Spanish restaurant name

Slate street Cafe

Lots of Vietnamese food including a bakery on Louisiana

Albuquerque , Hotels:
5/10

Quality Inn, Marriott, La Quinta Inn, Sheraton Uptown, Hotel Blue, Albuquerque Hotel

Try Casa de Suenos for something different

Albuquerque , Safety:
5/10

Be careful after dark if you are going to be on Central or anywhere south of Central. Some areas have gang activity. It's easy to get lost in, and carry a high risk of car-jacking. Make sure that if you are downtown that you stay in well-lit areas, and don't wander off alone

Washington D.C. , General info:
9/10

Washington, D.C.,is the capital of the United States. It is coterminous with the District of Columbia.The city was named after George Washington, the first President of the United States.The centers of all three branches of the U.S. government are located in the District. Also situated in the city are the headquarters for the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the Organization of American States, the Inter-American Development Bank, and other national and international institutions, including labor unions and professional associations.

Washington D.C. , Cheap stuff:
8/10

Hotels

Washington D.C. , Different stuff:
9/10

International Spy Museum (The story of spies, intelligence operations and deceptions that changed the course of history)

Washington D.C. , Don't miss:
8/10

Washington is home to numerous national landmarks and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States.

National Mall & Memorial Parks ,Library of Congress.Some of the more notable documents in the National Archives include the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

Washington D.C. , Food:
9/10

Today Washington is recognized as one of the world's great dining destinations, with a long list of renowned chefs and spectacular restaurants that are remarkable for their lavishness, architecture and creativity. The most talented Chefs in the world have demonstrated that Washington was also a gourmet and fine dining destination. You can find everything in Washington D.C.!

Washington D.C. , Hotels:
10/10

Book directly at top Washington, DC Hotels such as the historic and elegant Churchill Hotel and the beautiful Washington Court Hotel. Book a Washington, DC – Alexandria Vacation Package from Wyndham Vacation Resorts. Plus guaranteed low rates at the The Holiday Inn Capitol; To book Washington, DC Hotels at Group Rates simply fill out the desired area and rates and let hotels submit offers for your business.

The list of hotels in Washington is very long.

Washington D.C. , Safety:
9/10

Crime in Washington, D.C., peaked in the early 1990s, when it was known as the murder capital of the United States. Crime rates have since declined substantially as gentrification has spread across many parts of the city.