Guidebook for Albuquerque

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Guidebook for Albuquerque

Food Scene

Walking distance to nice little cafe with neat indoor / outdoor area.
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Flying Star Cafe
3416 Central Ave NE
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Walking distance to nice little cafe with neat indoor / outdoor area.
Lovely restaurant for special occasions.
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Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm
4803 Rio Grande Blvd NW
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Lovely restaurant for special occasions.
Pretty tasty New Mexican cuisine
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Cocina Azul
1134 Mountain Rd NW
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Pretty tasty New Mexican cuisine
Great New Mexican food in the heart of Old Town. And the historic structure and history is neat. The house was built during the founding of Albuquerque sometime after 1706. This would make Casa de Ruiz the oldest residence in Albuquerque and one of the oldest structures in the state of New Mexico.
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Church Street Cafe
2111 Church St NW
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Great New Mexican food in the heart of Old Town. And the historic structure and history is neat. The house was built during the founding of Albuquerque sometime after 1706. This would make Casa de Ruiz the oldest residence in Albuquerque and one of the oldest structures in the state of New Mexico.
Best New Mexican food in town in my opinion in a super casual setting. Some of the best red chili in town. Even won a James Beard award a few years ago (the Oscars of food). Note, they have limited hours so check before heading up there.
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Mary & Tito's Cafe
2711 4th St NW
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Best New Mexican food in town in my opinion in a super casual setting. Some of the best red chili in town. Even won a James Beard award a few years ago (the Oscars of food). Note, they have limited hours so check before heading up there.

Shopping

Cute little bookstore a short walk from the house
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Bookworks
4022 Rio Grande Blvd NW
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Cute little bookstore a short walk from the house

Parks & Nature

Walk down the acequia trails to the Nature Center and explore the Rio Grande / bosque
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Πάρκο Κράτους Κέντρου Φύσης του Ρίο Γκράντε
2901 Candelaria Rd NW
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Walk down the acequia trails to the Nature Center and explore the Rio Grande / bosque
Petroglyph National Monument protects one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America, featuring designs and symbols carved onto volcanic rocks by Native Americans and Spanish settlers 400 to 700 years ago. These images are a valuable record of cultural expression and hold profound spiritual significance for contemporary Native Americans and for the descendants of the early Spanish settlers.
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Petroglyph National Monument Visitor Center
6510 Western Trail NW
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Petroglyph National Monument protects one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America, featuring designs and symbols carved onto volcanic rocks by Native Americans and Spanish settlers 400 to 700 years ago. These images are a valuable record of cultural expression and hold profound spiritual significance for contemporary Native Americans and for the descendants of the early Spanish settlers.

Drinks & Nightlife

Lovely, local winery perfect for tastings and exploring.
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Οινοποιείο Casa Rondeña
733 Chavez Rd
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Lovely, local winery perfect for tastings and exploring.
Cute little "speak easy" and steakhouse. Reservations encouraged (to give you the password to get in). Unique experience often with jazz music.
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Vernon's Speakeasy
6855 4th St NW
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Cute little "speak easy" and steakhouse. Reservations encouraged (to give you the password to get in). Unique experience often with jazz music.
ABQ has been rated "One of the Best New Beer Towns in America." Ponderosa is one of about two dozen breweries with new ones being added all the time. Add Tap Rooms (another two dozen or so) to round out your beer tasting experience.
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Ponderosa Brewing Company
1761 Bellamah Ave NW
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ABQ has been rated "One of the Best New Beer Towns in America." Ponderosa is one of about two dozen breweries with new ones being added all the time. Add Tap Rooms (another two dozen or so) to round out your beer tasting experience.

Essentials

Large regular grocery store.
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Smith's Food and Drug
6125 4th St NW
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Large regular grocery store.
Whole foods
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Whole Foods Market
5815 Wyoming Blvd NE
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Whole foods
Cute and close co-op grocery store.
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La Montañita Co-op Food Market - Rio Grande
2400 Rio Grande Blvd NW
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Cute and close co-op grocery store.
Farmers market every Saturday from 7:00 am to 12 (Noon) during the regular season.
Los Ranchos Growers' Market
6718 Rio Grande Blvd NW
Farmers market every Saturday from 7:00 am to 12 (Noon) during the regular season.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
5112 Lomas Blvd NE
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Entertainment & Activities

Botanic Gardens are lovely for kids and adults. Kids love the Children's fantasy garden, the toy trains, the bugarium, the petting zoo and more. ~ 52 acres with 1.5 miles of walking paths and 10,000 sq. ft. glass conservatory. Well worth a visit. The aquarium has a uniquely local flavor which tells the story of the Rio Grande River’s journey to the Gulf of Mexico. Also features an 85,000 gal. shark tank with 38 ft. wide viewing window. Take a train between the aquarium / botanic gardens and the zoo.
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Aquarium & Botanic Garden Station
Paseo del Bosque Trail
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Botanic Gardens are lovely for kids and adults. Kids love the Children's fantasy garden, the toy trains, the bugarium, the petting zoo and more. ~ 52 acres with 1.5 miles of walking paths and 10,000 sq. ft. glass conservatory. Well worth a visit. The aquarium has a uniquely local flavor which tells the story of the Rio Grande River’s journey to the Gulf of Mexico. Also features an 85,000 gal. shark tank with 38 ft. wide viewing window. Take a train between the aquarium / botanic gardens and the zoo.
Over 300 exotic and native animals species including the local and rare Mexican wolf. Other's include lions and elephants, kangaroos and koalas, toucans and tamarins! Campus set within a 63-acre park with 2.25 mile walking trail. Take a train between the aquarium / botanic gardens and the zoo.
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ABQ BioPark
903 10th St SW
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Over 300 exotic and native animals species including the local and rare Mexican wolf. Other's include lions and elephants, kangaroos and koalas, toucans and tamarins! Campus set within a 63-acre park with 2.25 mile walking trail. Take a train between the aquarium / botanic gardens and the zoo.
The Museum strives to tell the story of the Atomic Age, from early research of nuclear development through today’s peaceful uses of the technology. The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is the only Smithsonian Affiliate Museum in the city of Albuquerque.
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Το Εθνικό Μουσείο Πυρηνικής Επιστήμης και Ιστορίας
601 Eubank Blvd SE
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The Museum strives to tell the story of the Atomic Age, from early research of nuclear development through today’s peaceful uses of the technology. The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is the only Smithsonian Affiliate Museum in the city of Albuquerque.
The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center's museum is the preeminent place to discover the history, culture, and art of the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico. Our permanent collection houses thousands of rare artifacts and works of art, including a world-renowned collection of historic and contemporary Pueblo pottery, as well as baskets, weaving, painting, murals, jewelry, and photographs.
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Ινδιάνικο Πολιτιστικό Κέντρο Pueblo
2401 12th St NW
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The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center's museum is the preeminent place to discover the history, culture, and art of the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico. Our permanent collection houses thousands of rare artifacts and works of art, including a world-renowned collection of historic and contemporary Pueblo pottery, as well as baskets, weaving, painting, murals, jewelry, and photographs.
Explora is part science center, part children’s museum, part free-choice school, part grandma’s attic, part grandpa’s garage, part laboratory, part neighborhood full of interesting people, and part of many people’s lives. Exhibits are designed to engage visitors of all ages.
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Explora Science Center
1701 Mountain Rd NW
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Explora is part science center, part children’s museum, part free-choice school, part grandma’s attic, part grandpa’s garage, part laboratory, part neighborhood full of interesting people, and part of many people’s lives. Exhibits are designed to engage visitors of all ages.
Natural history museum (not as cool as the explore next door)
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Μουσείο Φυσικής Ιστορίας και Επιστήμης του Νέου Μεξικό
1801 Mountain Rd NW
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Natural history museum (not as cool as the explore next door)
The Rattlesnake Museum is home to the largest collection of different species of live rattlesnakes in the world! Right in Old Town.
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Rattlesnake Museum
202 San Felipe St NW
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The Rattlesnake Museum is home to the largest collection of different species of live rattlesnakes in the world! Right in Old Town.
The National Hispanic Cultural Center is dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and advancement of Hispanic culture, arts, and humanities. The Center presents over 700 events and creates the opportunity for thousands more through its art museum, library, genealogy center, and educational resources.
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National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St SW
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The National Hispanic Cultural Center is dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and advancement of Hispanic culture, arts, and humanities. The Center presents over 700 events and creates the opportunity for thousands more through its art museum, library, genealogy center, and educational resources.
Nothing says ABQ like a balloon ride. Most sail down the Rio Grande giving you an incredible view of the River and the North Valley. Here are three good local companies: www.worldballoon.com, www.rainbowryders.com, and www.privateballoonflights.com. Once a year, the Balloon Fiesta overtakes the city and is the thing to do with over 800 balloons of all shapes and sizes. Check out the morning launch and the evening glow (both amazing)!!!
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Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
4401 Alameda Blvd NE
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Nothing says ABQ like a balloon ride. Most sail down the Rio Grande giving you an incredible view of the River and the North Valley. Here are three good local companies: www.worldballoon.com, www.rainbowryders.com, and www.privateballoonflights.com. Once a year, the Balloon Fiesta overtakes the city and is the thing to do with over 800 balloons of all shapes and sizes. Check out the morning launch and the evening glow (both amazing)!!!
Step out of your ordinary into a world previously only possible in dreams. Electric Playhouse is an all-ages dining, gaming and recreation wonderland that requires no goggles or equipment to transport you to another reality. Lightning has struck–and now you can discover the future of fun for yourself.
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Electric Playhouse
5201 Ouray Rd NW
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Step out of your ordinary into a world previously only possible in dreams. Electric Playhouse is an all-ages dining, gaming and recreation wonderland that requires no goggles or equipment to transport you to another reality. Lightning has struck–and now you can discover the future of fun for yourself.

Sightseeing

Historic Old Town has been the heart of Albuquerque since the city was founded here in 1706. Today, historic Old Town Albuquerque is the city's cultural center, with five museums and more than 100 shops, galleries and restaurants. Old Town was the first neighborhood in 1706, when a group of Spanish families settled here, not far from the Rio Grande. The settlers organized their new town in the traditional Spanish colonial way, with a central plaza anchored by a church. When the original adobe church collapsed after the long, rainy summer of 1792, they rebuilt, and in 1793 San Felipe de Neri church was completed. Today, this adobe church with walls five feet thick is the oldest in Albuquerque
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Old Town Plaza
200 N Plaza St NW
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Historic Old Town has been the heart of Albuquerque since the city was founded here in 1706. Today, historic Old Town Albuquerque is the city's cultural center, with five museums and more than 100 shops, galleries and restaurants. Old Town was the first neighborhood in 1706, when a group of Spanish families settled here, not far from the Rio Grande. The settlers organized their new town in the traditional Spanish colonial way, with a central plaza anchored by a church. When the original adobe church collapsed after the long, rainy summer of 1792, they rebuilt, and in 1793 San Felipe de Neri church was completed. Today, this adobe church with walls five feet thick is the oldest in Albuquerque
A trip on the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway transports you above deep canyons and breathtaking terrain a distance of 2.7 miles. See some of nature’s more dramatic beauty unfold before you. At sunset the desert skies produce a spectacular array of color, and your vantage point from the observation deck atop 10,378 foot Sandia Peak in the Cibola National Forest affords an 11,000 square-mile panoramic view of the Rio Grande Valley and the Land of Enchantment.
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Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NE
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A trip on the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway transports you above deep canyons and breathtaking terrain a distance of 2.7 miles. See some of nature’s more dramatic beauty unfold before you. At sunset the desert skies produce a spectacular array of color, and your vantage point from the observation deck atop 10,378 foot Sandia Peak in the Cibola National Forest affords an 11,000 square-mile panoramic view of the Rio Grande Valley and the Land of Enchantment.
Venture off the freeway and onto the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway, and you'll see what we mean. The Scenic and Historic Area encompasses 15,000 square miles in the heart of central New Mexico, linking Albuquerque and Santa Fe. The drive is approximately 50 miles along Highway 14. Enjoy a breathtaking view from atop Sandia Crest, then drive back into history through the mining towns of Golden, Madrid, and Cerrillos, now coming alive with art, crafts, theater, music, museums and restaurants.
Turquoise Trail
Turquoise Trail
Venture off the freeway and onto the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway, and you'll see what we mean. The Scenic and Historic Area encompasses 15,000 square miles in the heart of central New Mexico, linking Albuquerque and Santa Fe. The drive is approximately 50 miles along Highway 14. Enjoy a breathtaking view from atop Sandia Crest, then drive back into history through the mining towns of Golden, Madrid, and Cerrillos, now coming alive with art, crafts, theater, music, museums and restaurants.
The Nob Hill section of Route 66 ("Central Ave SE") is an entertaining part of town. Enjoy
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Nob Hill
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The Nob Hill section of Route 66 ("Central Ave SE") is an entertaining part of town. Enjoy
Invest 85-minutes in our Best of ABQ city tour and you will learn the lay of the land, get a glimpse of our rich history, and obtain an overview of all that Albuquerque has to offer (it surprises most people how much there is to see and do in Albuquerque). You can then return to the locales that most interest you, ensuring you spend your time in the most rewarding manner possible.
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ABQ Trolley Co.
204 Rio Grande Blvd NW
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Invest 85-minutes in our Best of ABQ city tour and you will learn the lay of the land, get a glimpse of our rich history, and obtain an overview of all that Albuquerque has to offer (it surprises most people how much there is to see and do in Albuquerque). You can then return to the locales that most interest you, ensuring you spend your time in the most rewarding manner possible.