Guidebook for Albuquerque
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Betty's Bath & Day Spa
1835 Candelaria Rd NWLovely massage and spa facilities just down the street.
Albuquerque Country Club
601 Laguna Blvd SWGolf course
Tanoan Country Club
10801 Academy Rd NEGolf Course
Sightseeing
Want to go walking along the Rio Grande "bosque" river land? There is access to trails at the end of the street. Also a unique museum with a bird/water viewing room is available.
146 locals recommend
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
2901 Candelaria Rd NWWant to go walking along the Rio Grande "bosque" river land? There is access to trails at the end of the street. Also a unique museum with a bird/water viewing room is available.
Historical plaza of the original settlement, lovely shops, incredible restaurants and historical architecture. Want to experience historic Albuquerque, this is the place.
184 locals recommend
Old Town Plaza
200 N Plaza St NWHistorical plaza of the original settlement, lovely shops, incredible restaurants and historical architecture. Want to experience historic Albuquerque, this is the place.
Ride on the world's third longest single span ariel tram. The sights of the city are awe inspiring, particularly at sunset. There is a restaurant both at the base and at the top of the mountain.
502 locals recommend
Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NERide on the world's third longest single span ariel tram. The sights of the city are awe inspiring, particularly at sunset. There is a restaurant both at the base and at the top of the mountain.
Petroglyph National Monument
Western Trail NorthwestFood Scene
Great local coffee house and light menu. Wifi available and their pet-patio welcomes your dog. Next door to one of the last local independently run bookstores = Bookworks.
For other locations and menu:
http://flyingstarcafe.com/
232 locals recommend
Flying Star Cafe
3416 Central Ave NEGreat local coffee house and light menu. Wifi available and their pet-patio welcomes your dog. Next door to one of the last local independently run bookstores = Bookworks.
For other locations and menu:
http://flyingstarcafe.com/
The best traditional New Mexican food at reasonable prices. No gourmet plates here, this is the real thing! Try the Carne Adovada Breakfast burrito, its the best! The 7 locations offer you a sit down or drive thru experience. Family friendly and Family owned since 1975.
http://www.garciaskitchen.com/index.html
35 locals recommend
Garcia's Kitchen
4917 4th St NWThe best traditional New Mexican food at reasonable prices. No gourmet plates here, this is the real thing! Try the Carne Adovada Breakfast burrito, its the best! The 7 locations offer you a sit down or drive thru experience. Family friendly and Family owned since 1975.
http://www.garciaskitchen.com/index.html
Great local food at reasonable prices. My favorite is the plate of Papas (hash browned potatoes) covered with Carne Adovada (beef marinated in red chili sauce) topped with fried eggs. One plate feeds me and my daughter! Atmosphere of a 50's diner with lots of Betty Boop and Hollywood memorabilia, @4th Street location. Decor changes by location.
https://wecksinc.com/
7 locals recommend
Weck's Breakfast & Lunch
770 Coors Blvd NWGreat local food at reasonable prices. My favorite is the plate of Papas (hash browned potatoes) covered with Carne Adovada (beef marinated in red chili sauce) topped with fried eggs. One plate feeds me and my daughter! Atmosphere of a 50's diner with lots of Betty Boop and Hollywood memorabilia, @4th Street location. Decor changes by location.
https://wecksinc.com/
Go back in time to the height of Route 66 days. Indulge in one of their many flavors of milk shakes and classic green-chile burger at the soda fountain bar. Play the hopscotch game tiled into the floor. Warning: current construction on Central Ave/Route 66 may make it difficult to access, but well worth the effort! Limited parking.
Ordering online is available:
http://66diner.com/
16 locals recommend
66 Diner
1405 Central Ave NEGo back in time to the height of Route 66 days. Indulge in one of their many flavors of milk shakes and classic green-chile burger at the soda fountain bar. Play the hopscotch game tiled into the floor. Warning: current construction on Central Ave/Route 66 may make it difficult to access, but well worth the effort! Limited parking.
Ordering online is available:
http://66diner.com/
The. newest and closest location of this highly recommended, family style restaurant. A local chain of 4 stores, whose first site is still very busy serving in Bernalillo. The Range serves beer, wine, and a few cocktails. I enjoy the Green Chile Margarita or their home blended Sangria. I personally enjoy the the Blue Corn Chile Rellenos or the Range Tacos w/tequila shrimp. GOOD vegetarian options available. The traffic at this intersection to I-40 can be quite heavy!?!
For other locations and full menu see their website:
http://www.rangecafe.com/
30 locals recommend
Range Cafe Rio Grande
1050 Rio Grande Blvd NWThe. newest and closest location of this highly recommended, family style restaurant. A local chain of 4 stores, whose first site is still very busy serving in Bernalillo. The Range serves beer, wine, and a few cocktails. I enjoy the Green Chile Margarita or their home blended Sangria. I personally enjoy the the Blue Corn Chile Rellenos or the Range Tacos w/tequila shrimp. GOOD vegetarian options available. The traffic at this intersection to I-40 can be quite heavy!?!
For other locations and full menu see their website:
http://www.rangecafe.com/
Parks & Nature
A favorite place for a long walk in the gardens. Indoor conservatory, Butterfly pavilion, and an Aquarium. Kid friendly.
139 locals recommend
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
2601 Central Ave NWA favorite place for a long walk in the gardens. Indoor conservatory, Butterfly pavilion, and an Aquarium. Kid friendly.
International Balloon Fiesta, annually during first weeks of October. Other public festivals scheduled at regular intervals throughout the year. Has a museum as well.
136 locals recommend
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
4401 Alameda Blvd NEInternational Balloon Fiesta, annually during first weeks of October. Other public festivals scheduled at regular intervals throughout the year. Has a museum as well.
Classic favorite with everyone. There is a small train that travels between zoo and botanic garden/aquarium. Charming journey in either the open or partially closed train cars.
263 locals recommend
ABQ BioPark
903 10th St SWClassic favorite with everyone. There is a small train that travels between zoo and botanic garden/aquarium. Charming journey in either the open or partially closed train cars.
Good walking trails, lots of waterfront wildlife. In proximity of the Zoo and the Country Club.
80 locals recommend
Tingley Beach
1800 Tingley Dr SWGood walking trails, lots of waterfront wildlife. In proximity of the Zoo and the Country Club.
Essentials
Groceries are walking distance away. Laundry facilities are directly across the street.
13 locals recommend
John Brooks Supermarket
1130 Candelaria Rd NWGroceries are walking distance away. Laundry facilities are directly across the street.
Laundry Quarters
1113 Candelaria Rd NWArts & Culture
Traditional Native dances on Saturday and Sundays at 11am, & 2pm. Traditional foods served @ the Pueblo Harvest Cafe. Outside on the patio, pizza is served with drinks and live music: Thurs/Fri/Sat.
158 locals recommend
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2401 12th St NWTraditional Native dances on Saturday and Sundays at 11am, & 2pm. Traditional foods served @ the Pueblo Harvest Cafe. Outside on the patio, pizza is served with drinks and live music: Thurs/Fri/Sat.
In the heart of Historic Route 66, in down town. Across the street from the Train and Bus stations. Many lovely restaurants and clubs in walking distance.
39 locals recommend
Century 14 Downtown Albuquerque
100 Central Ave SWIn the heart of Historic Route 66, in down town. Across the street from the Train and Bus stations. Many lovely restaurants and clubs in walking distance.
Los Griegos Public Library
1000 Griegos Rd NWThis building houses several different kinds of activities. I have attended Spanish language classes here, gone to a Spanish movie, and watched a dance program in the theater. Summer time brings some outdoor concerts. **Ask me for special directions, the main roads will take you miles out of the way.**
108 locals recommend
National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St SWThis building houses several different kinds of activities. I have attended Spanish language classes here, gone to a Spanish movie, and watched a dance program in the theater. Summer time brings some outdoor concerts. **Ask me for special directions, the main roads will take you miles out of the way.**
Because live theater is SO fun! Several theaters and art galleries in the building. Located in the heart of the University of New Mexico. After the show go across Central Ave. to the legendary 'Frontier Restaurant' for coffee and their enormous cinnamon rolls.
24 locals recommend
Popejoy Hall
203 Cornell DrBecause live theater is SO fun! Several theaters and art galleries in the building. Located in the heart of the University of New Mexico. After the show go across Central Ave. to the legendary 'Frontier Restaurant' for coffee and their enormous cinnamon rolls.
Drinks & Nightlife
Leo's
1119 Candelaria Rd NWUpstairs has an outside patio. Runs regular drink specials and host an Oldies Radio station.
Sandia Resort & Casino
30 Rainbow RdIsleta Resort & Casino
11000 Broadway Blvd SERoute 66 Casino Hotel
Rio Puerco