Food Scene
Excellent coffee + breakfast, lunch and dinner. Short walk from Casa La Huerta!
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Flying Star Cafe
3416 Central Ave NEExcellent coffee + breakfast, lunch and dinner. Short walk from Casa La Huerta!
Village Pizza Rio Grande
3851 Rio Grande Blvd NWGreat Pizza -easy walking distance to Casa La Huerta!
Essentials
A popular guest favorite on Rio Grande Blvd. Super close! This Co-op supports local farmers and locally made organic products. Their cheese selection is great as is the organically-raised grassfed beef.
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La Montañita Co-op Food Market - Rio Grande
2400 Rio Grande Blvd NWA popular guest favorite on Rio Grande Blvd. Super close! This Co-op supports local farmers and locally made organic products. Their cheese selection is great as is the organically-raised grassfed beef.
Parks & Nature
Located on the Rio Grande, this State Park offers excellent birdwatching, biking and hiking throughout the year. There are indoor and outdoor wildlife viewing areas. Only 1.3 mi. from Casa La Huerta!
2901 Candelaria Rd NW
2901 Candelaria Road NorthwestLocated on the Rio Grande, this State Park offers excellent birdwatching, biking and hiking throughout the year. There are indoor and outdoor wildlife viewing areas. Only 1.3 mi. from Casa La Huerta!
Great jump off point for hiking in the foothills of the spectacular Sandia Mountains which dominate the skyline of Albuquerque.
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Elena Gallegos Open Space
7100 Tramway Blvd NEGreat jump off point for hiking in the foothills of the spectacular Sandia Mountains which dominate the skyline of Albuquerque.
Sightseeing
Exploring Albuquerque's history is like reading the rings on a tree trunk: The city has expanded outward over time. At its heart is Old Town, the site where the original city was founded in 1706. Cobblestone streets and adobe walls characterize this neighborhood where Native American and Spanish cultures still mingle.
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Old Town Plaza
200 N Plaza St NWExploring Albuquerque's history is like reading the rings on a tree trunk: The city has expanded outward over time. At its heart is Old Town, the site where the original city was founded in 1706. Cobblestone streets and adobe walls characterize this neighborhood where Native American and Spanish cultures still mingle.
A short drive from Casa La Huerta, The Albuquerque Biological Park is an environmental museum which contains four separate facilities: 1) Albuquerque Aquarium - An aquarium with a 285,000-US-gallon ocean tank containing Gulf of Mexico saltwater species, 2)
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden - A 36-acre botanic garden, 3)
Rio Grande Zoo - A 64-acre zoo, with 2.5 miles of paths and more than 250 species of exotic and native animals, and 4)
Tingley Beach - fishing lake, model boating lake, picnic areas, narrow gauge railroad, and paths. An absolute must-see for Casa La Huerta guests!
BioPark Train
BioPark TrainA short drive from Casa La Huerta, The Albuquerque Biological Park is an environmental museum which contains four separate facilities: 1) Albuquerque Aquarium - An aquarium with a 285,000-US-gallon ocean tank containing Gulf of Mexico saltwater species, 2)
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden - A 36-acre botanic garden, 3)
Rio Grande Zoo - A 64-acre zoo, with 2.5 miles of paths and more than 250 species of exotic and native animals, and 4)
Tingley Beach - fishing lake, model boating lake, picnic areas, narrow gauge railroad, and paths. An absolute must-see for Casa La Huerta guests!
Another must see, the Sandia Peak Tramway is an aerial tramway located in Albuquerque in the foothills of Sandia Mountain. It stretches from the northeast edge of the city to the crestline of the Sandia Mountains and has the world's third longest single span. It is the longest aerial tram in the United States. At the top there are many year-round recreational options. The High Finance Restaurant is directly adjacent to the top tram terminal and offers scenic views. Many trails offer recreational hiking, backpacking and nature hikes. Additionally, the tram terminal is located at the top of Sandia Peak Ski Area. Skiing is available in the wintertime, and during the summer over 26 miles of advanced mountain biking trails are available.
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Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NEAnother must see, the Sandia Peak Tramway is an aerial tramway located in Albuquerque in the foothills of Sandia Mountain. It stretches from the northeast edge of the city to the crestline of the Sandia Mountains and has the world's third longest single span. It is the longest aerial tram in the United States. At the top there are many year-round recreational options. The High Finance Restaurant is directly adjacent to the top tram terminal and offers scenic views. Many trails offer recreational hiking, backpacking and nature hikes. Additionally, the tram terminal is located at the top of Sandia Peak Ski Area. Skiing is available in the wintertime, and during the summer over 26 miles of advanced mountain biking trails are available.
Arts & Culture
Just minutes from Casa La Huerta, The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, is owned and operated by the 19 Indian Pueblos of New Mexico and dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of Pueblo Indian Culture, History and Art.
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Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2401 12th St NWJust minutes from Casa La Huerta, The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, is owned and operated by the 19 Indian Pueblos of New Mexico and dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of Pueblo Indian Culture, History and Art.