Guidebook for Albuquerque
Sightseeing
Historic southwest plaza with traditional Indian jewelry and art, great New Mexican food, walk around and see all the little shops!
184 locals recommend
Old Town Plaza
200 N Plaza St NWHistoric southwest plaza with traditional Indian jewelry and art, great New Mexican food, walk around and see all the little shops!
This is the perfect hub to see & learn about local wildlife, birds, vegetation - access to large Bosque trails & Rio Grande River here too!
146 locals recommend
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
2901 Candelaria Rd NWThis is the perfect hub to see & learn about local wildlife, birds, vegetation - access to large Bosque trails & Rio Grande River here too!
ABQ Trolly tours start here; they also have information on the ABQ Peddler 10 person bike tour.
7 locals recommend
Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town
800 Rio Grande Blvd NWABQ Trolly tours start here; they also have information on the ABQ Peddler 10 person bike tour.
Ride the longest stretch of cable between towers in the world to the top of the Sandias!
502 locals recommend
Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NERide the longest stretch of cable between towers in the world to the top of the Sandias!
Most amount of Hot Air Balloons in one spot; competes with Olympics for most photographed event!
136 locals recommend
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
4401 Alameda Blvd NEMost amount of Hot Air Balloons in one spot; competes with Olympics for most photographed event!
Take a drive through the lovely village of Corrales for some great views of the Sandias and Bosque.
31 locals recommend
Corrales
Take a drive through the lovely village of Corrales for some great views of the Sandias and Bosque.
Great open space within the city for walks, jogs, and birding. Also hosts MAIZE MAZE - large corn maze - during October & November.
12 locals recommend
Los Poblanos
Great open space within the city for walks, jogs, and birding. Also hosts MAIZE MAZE - large corn maze - during October & November.
Food Scene
Vinaigrette
1720 Central Ave SWHealthy & Delicious salad spot, offers sandwiches & soups too!
Ponderosa Brewing Company
1761 Bellamah Ave NWNew microbrew from Oregon, with great patio!
Cute local coffee shop serving specialty brew single-origin coffee, delicious crepe, homemade pies and more right next door.
6 locals recommend
Boiler Monkey
600 Central Ave SWCute local coffee shop serving specialty brew single-origin coffee, delicious crepe, homemade pies and more right next door.
Golden Crown Panaderia
1103 Mountain Rd NWGreat spot for pizza, with superb patio.
Check out the top local brews of ABQ and Santa Fe at this taproom. Simple bar menu or have burqers delivered from 5 star next door.
Draft Station
Check out the top local brews of ABQ and Santa Fe at this taproom. Simple bar menu or have burqers delivered from 5 star next door.
Sumo Sushi
800 3rd St NWBest sushi spot in town, also known as Sumo Sushi
Best New Mexican that only locals know about, this restaurant (tucked in the back of a pharmacy and great gift store) serves up tasty: huevos rancheros, red chile, enchiladas galore. Open until 2pm.
88 locals recommend
Duran Central Pharmacy
1815 Central Ave NWBest New Mexican that only locals know about, this restaurant (tucked in the back of a pharmacy and great gift store) serves up tasty: huevos rancheros, red chile, enchiladas galore. Open until 2pm.
Farina Pizzeria
510 Central Ave SEFavorite spot for gourmet pizzas.
The Cellar Tapas, Beer and Wine
1025 Lomas Blvd NWUpscale tapas bar!
Pasión Latin Fusion Restaurant
722 Lomas Blvd NWPuerta Rican & Mexican fushion meals & tapas!
Seasons Rotisserie & Grill
2031 Mountain Rd NWUpscale dining and great bar food too!
Slate Street Cafe
515 Slate Ave NWDelicious food, great ambience, upstairs wine bar.
One of top Burger Joints- serving grass fed local beef & locally made buns.
38 locals recommend
Holy Burger
700 Central Ave SEOne of top Burger Joints- serving grass fed local beef & locally made buns.
Humble Coffee Company
4200 Lomas Blvd NEHipster gathering house.
Espresso Fino
222 Gold Ave SWTiny spot for top quality caffeine
Michael Thomas Coffee Roasters
202 Bryn Mawr Dr SESheek, modern local roaster & cafe
El Patio De Albuquerque
142 Harvard Drive SoutheastSuperb New Mexican food, open for dinner too.
Hacienda del Rio Restaurant & Cantina
302 San Felipe St NWNew Mexican food and atmosphere located on Old Town Plaza.
Arts & Culture
From dinosaur skeletons, to lava walks, to the Planetarium or Dinomax Theatre!
176 locals recommend
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
1801 Mountain Rd NWFrom dinosaur skeletons, to lava walks, to the Planetarium or Dinomax Theatre!
Check out our simple stretch of a few shops and bars-- highlights: Sister Bar, Anodyne (poor tables galore), Stereo Bar
20 locals recommend
Albuquerque station
320 1st St SWCheck out our simple stretch of a few shops and bars-- highlights: Sister Bar, Anodyne (poor tables galore), Stereo Bar
Rotating art exhibits; also featuring Native and Hispanic history
219 locals recommend
Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Rd NWRotating art exhibits; also featuring Native and Hispanic history
Reptile's lovers delight! largest collection of rattle snakes in southwest. Come see tarantulas, scorpions and more.
20 locals recommend
Rattlesnake Museum
202 San Felipe St NWReptile's lovers delight! largest collection of rattle snakes in southwest. Come see tarantulas, scorpions and more.
Casa Rondeña Winery
733 Chavez RdWine lovers beware. Beautiful vineyard & tasting room.
Art exhibits, Performances & Events, Spanish classes etc
108 locals recommend
National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St SWArt exhibits, Performances & Events, Spanish classes etc
Century 14 Downtown Albuquerque
100 Central Ave SWClose spot for a movie night in downtown ABQ.
Entertainment & Activities
Explora
1701 Mountain Rd NWThis museum has all the hands on learning fun a kid could dream for!
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
2601 Central Ave NWGreat gardens & wonderful Aquarium too.
ABQ BioPark
903 10th St SWNationally acclaimed as one of the top zoos
Large park with outdoor built-in work out stations, great play area and frequent events
33 locals recommend
Tiguex Park
1800 Mountain Rd NWLarge park with outdoor built-in work out stations, great play area and frequent events
Pond fishing, duck & geese watching/feeding, with hidden Nature trails & ponds behind along the River.
80 locals recommend
Tingley Beach
1800 Tingley Dr SWPond fishing, duck & geese watching/feeding, with hidden Nature trails & ponds behind along the River.
Shopping
Breaking Bad Fans: Get info on tours here! Also amazing fudge for sweet eaters.
15 locals recommend
The Candy Lady
424 San Felipe St NWBreaking Bad Fans: Get info on tours here! Also amazing fudge for sweet eaters.
Nob Hill
Best place to shop and stroll; great eats along the way!
Uptown
Outdoor upscale mall
Drinks & Nightlife
La Cumbre Brewing Company
3313 Girard Blvd NEOne of the top craft breweries in town!
Our favorite craft brew spot! Serves food.
51 locals recommend
Bosque Brewing Co. Public House - Nob Hill
106 Girard Blvd SEOur favorite craft brew spot! Serves food.
Marble Brewery
111 Marble Ave NWHot spot for cyclists, food trucks, and live music. Serves food.
Canteen Brewhouse
2381 Aztec Rd NEAward winning micro brews, serves food.
Local wines from southern NM, extensive food menu, sometimes live music on patio.
70 locals recommend
D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro
901 Rio Grande Blvd NWLocal wines from southern NM, extensive food menu, sometimes live music on patio.