Guidebook for Albuquerque
Food Scene
Garcia's Kitchen
4917 4th St NWDelicious New Mexican food, and sopapillas!
Delicious, local coffee and latte varieties. And also some quick breakfast burritos and pastries.
Pinon Coffee House New Mexico Pinon Coffee
5222 4th Street NorthwestDelicious, local coffee and latte varieties. And also some quick breakfast burritos and pastries.
Good variety of NM food and American fare
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Sandiago's Grill at the Tram
40 Tramway Rd NEGood variety of NM food and American fare
Locally owned, great food from scratch
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The Shop Breakfast and Lunch
2933 Monte Vista Blvd NELocally owned, great food from scratch
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
2321 Carlisle Blvd NEHome style BBQ, locally owned!
Dion's
8100 Wyoming Blvd NEMy favorite pizzeria! Locally owned, salads and subs too
Drinks & Nightlife
Salsa dancing some nights of the week- check schedule online. Next to Hotel Albuquerque, a nice venue also for drinks and live Flamenco some nights.
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QBar Lounge
800 Rio Grande Blvd NWSalsa dancing some nights of the week- check schedule online. Next to Hotel Albuquerque, a nice venue also for drinks and live Flamenco some nights.
Nice place to get a cigar and have a drink at the rooftop bar.
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Imbibe Nob Hill
3101 Central Ave NENice place to get a cigar and have a drink at the rooftop bar.
Dave & Buster's
2100 Louisiana Blvd NESightseeing
Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NEJardín Botánico de Río Grande
2601 Central Ave NWDrive Central (66) west to east starting at Unser Blvd and ending in the mountains just east of Tramway.
Route 66 West
Drive Central (66) west to east starting at Unser Blvd and ending in the mountains just east of Tramway.
Take a nice drive up the back road to the top of the Sandias. Pack a picnic and stop at a number of picnic sites along the way. Be careful in winter, check road conditions before heading up!
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Sandia Peak Ski & Tram
New Mexico 536Take a nice drive up the back road to the top of the Sandias. Pack a picnic and stop at a number of picnic sites along the way. Be careful in winter, check road conditions before heading up!
Very pretty during Christmas time. Good NM restaurants; I’d recommend La Hacienda or Church St. Cafe
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Old Town
Very pretty during Christmas time. Good NM restaurants; I’d recommend La Hacienda or Church St. Cafe
Parks & Nature
Walking paths along the Rio Grande at Alameda Street or Central Ave can be peaceful and rejuvenating!
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Parque Estatal del Centro de la Naturaleza de Río Grande
2901 Candelaria Rd NWWalking paths along the Rio Grande at Alameda Street or Central Ave can be peaceful and rejuvenating!
Stunning views and an old Pueblo at the top of the Mesa. A moderate challenge hike. See the inscriptions on the cliffs as you walk!
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El Malpais National Monument
1900 Ice Cave RdStunning views and an old Pueblo at the top of the Mesa. A moderate challenge hike. See the inscriptions on the cliffs as you walk!
Arts & Culture
Take a beautiful drive to Madrid and step back in time to see an old mining town turned hippyish/ spiritual.
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Madrid
Take a beautiful drive to Madrid and step back in time to see an old mining town turned hippyish/ spiritual.
Museo de Albuquerque
2000 Mountain Rd NWGood rotation of local or southwest artists
The only repertory Flamenco group in the US. Going on 30 years of family-owned and operated. Check out the Festival Flamenco every year in June!
National Institute of Flamenco & Conservatory of Flamenco Arts
1771 Bellamah Ave NWThe only repertory Flamenco group in the US. Going on 30 years of family-owned and operated. Check out the Festival Flamenco every year in June!
Expo New Mexico
300 San Pedro Dr NEEvery year in September
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
4401 Alameda Blvd NEEvery year in October
Santa Fe Plaza
63 Lincoln AveShopping
Coronado Mall
Coronado MallABQ Uptown
2200 Louisiana Blvd NEIndoor/outdoor. Plenty of restaurants
Essentials
Walmart Supercenter
301 San Mateo Blvd SESprouts Farmers Market
5112 Lomas Blvd NE