Guidebook for Albuquerque
Food Scene
Vinaigrette
1720 Central Ave SWOur go-to lunch spot! Great salads and sandwiches.
Incredible brunch spot, bakery, with a great little "general store" feel.
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Modern General
1720 Central Ave SWIncredible brunch spot, bakery, with a great little "general store" feel.
The Feel Good
1720 Central Ave SWWine bar + restaurant. Their food is incredible.
Prismatic Coffee
1761 Bellamah Ave NWBlackbird Coffee House
8 San Felipe St NWZendo at El Vado
ABQ120323I can never get enough of their italian style pizza. Try the pepe caldo or the bianca!
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Farina Pizzeria
510 Central Ave SEI can never get enough of their italian style pizza. Try the pepe caldo or the bianca!
Cocina Azul
1134 Mountain Rd NWGood New Mexican food.
Only open from Spring-Fall, so check first. This coffee shop is on a local farm. Food is picked fresh from the farm. Such a peaceful way to spend a morning! You can bike, walk or drive in.
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Old Town Farm & Bike In Coffee
949 Montoya St NWOnly open from Spring-Fall, so check first. This coffee shop is on a local farm. Food is picked fresh from the farm. Such a peaceful way to spend a morning! You can bike, walk or drive in.
The best food in town. Reservation only for dinner. Brunch is also incredible.
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Campo at Los Poblanos
4803 Rio Grande Blvd NWThe best food in town. Reservation only for dinner. Brunch is also incredible.
Drinks & Nightlife
Still Spirits
120 Marble Ave NWGreat little distillery that makes craft cocktails.
This is the local favorite. Dive bar with live music, classic arcade games, and good drinks. Also has amazing tacos and tater tots!
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Sister Bar
407 Central Ave NWThis is the local favorite. Dive bar with live music, classic arcade games, and good drinks. Also has amazing tacos and tater tots!
Our favorite brewery in town. Great design + great beer. Also has kombucha on tap.
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Bow & Arrow Brewing Company
608 McKnight Ave NWOur favorite brewery in town. Great design + great beer. Also has kombucha on tap.
Great craft cocktails and stunning views at this rooftop bar. Go for sunset!
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Level 5
2000 Bellamah Ave NWGreat craft cocktails and stunning views at this rooftop bar. Go for sunset!
Great rooftop with views of the Sandias. Often has live music.
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Marble Brewery
111 Marble Ave NWGreat rooftop with views of the Sandias. Often has live music.
Anodyne
409 Central Ave NWAnother local favorite. Dive bar with pool tables.
El Vado Tap Room
ABQ120202Sidetrack Brewing Co.
413 2nd St SWGreat outdoor patio & great beer.
Apothecary Lounge
806 Central Ave SERooftop bar with incredible sunset views.
Shopping
A collection of vendors, from gorgeous housewares to leather goods to succulents.
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Spur Line Supply Co.
800 20th St NWA collection of vendors, from gorgeous housewares to leather goods to succulents.
No Longer Wander
10301 Comanche Rd NEA plant lover's dream.
relic
117 7th St NWBeautiful mid century modern antiques.
Paradise Club Vintage Apparel and Goods
115 7th St NWVintage.
Hanselmann Pottery
4908 Corrales RdGorgeous local pottery.
Sightseeing
Old Town
Walk around the plaza & windowshop!
Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NETake the tram up to the top of the Sandias!
Parks & Nature
There are so many walking trails along the Bosque and the Rio Grande. I typically park by the Biopark, or Tingley Beach, or Rio Grande Nature Reserve to get on the walking trails.
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Bosque Trail
Bosque TrailThere are so many walking trails along the Bosque and the Rio Grande. I typically park by the Biopark, or Tingley Beach, or Rio Grande Nature Reserve to get on the walking trails.
Foothills Trail Northeast
Foothills Trail NortheastThere are so many wonderful trails around the Foothills!
Hike into pristine hot springs. It can be hard to find, so print or screenshot directions first! In winter, roads may be closed due to snow.
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San Antonio Hot Springs
Hike into pristine hot springs. It can be hard to find, so print or screenshot directions first! In winter, roads may be closed due to snow.
Battleship Rock
Camp Shaver LaneTree Springs Trailhead
New Mexico 536Take a day trip to Bandelier and go through Santa Fe or Jemez Springs.
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Bandelier National Monument
15 Entrance RdTake a day trip to Bandelier and go through Santa Fe or Jemez Springs.
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
2601 Central Ave NWPetroglyph National Monument
Western Trail NorthwestHike or walk through ancient petroglyphs.
Entertainment & Activities
The Historic El Rey Theater
622 Central Ave SWCatch a show at the El Rey.
KiMo Theatre
423 Central Ave NWAnother historic theater.
Isotopes Park
1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SECatch a baseball game.
Ski Santa Fe
1477 NM-475Take a day trip to Santa Fe for some skiing!
Arts & Culture
Jemez Pueblo
Santa Fe Opera
301 Opera Dr