Guidebook for Albuquerque
Food Scene
A local favorite featuring local coffee -- best for breakfast.
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Flying Star Cafe
3416 Central Ave NEA local favorite featuring local coffee -- best for breakfast.
Upscale dining featuring local & seasonal ingredients. Fantastic wine list.
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Farm & Table
8917 4th St NWUpscale dining featuring local & seasonal ingredients. Fantastic wine list.
Family friendly neighborhood brewery with outdoor patio, great beer and pub fare.
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Steel Bender Brewyard
8305 2nd St NWFamily friendly neighborhood brewery with outdoor patio, great beer and pub fare.
Iconic Albuquerque restaurant featuring New Mexican classics and fresh margaritas. Try the red chile ribs!
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El Pinto Restaurant
10500 4th St NWIconic Albuquerque restaurant featuring New Mexican classics and fresh margaritas. Try the red chile ribs!
Local favorite with constantly changing beer selections.
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Boxing Bear Brewing Co. Brewpub/Brewery Location
10200 Corrales RdLocal favorite with constantly changing beer selections.
Our neighborhood favorite for New Mexican food. Amazing salsa. Bloody Mary bar on Sundays. Shaded courtyard patio.
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El Bruno Restaurant Y Cantina
8806 4th St NWOur neighborhood favorite for New Mexican food. Amazing salsa. Bloody Mary bar on Sundays. Shaded courtyard patio.
Don't be fooled by this restaurant's humble appearance or else you'll miss out on the best adovada in the land. Pro tip: They make one Mexican Wedding cake a day, which goes fast. Locals know to order the cake first while there's some left.
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Mary & Tito's Cafe
2711 4th St NWDon't be fooled by this restaurant's humble appearance or else you'll miss out on the best adovada in the land. Pro tip: They make one Mexican Wedding cake a day, which goes fast. Locals know to order the cake first while there's some left.
Bosque Brewing Co.
8900 San Mateo Blvd NEExcellent beer and great food.
Meet Corrales farmers at this seasonal fruit and veggie market and enjoy live music while you sample locally made breads, jams, and of course green and red chile.
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Corrales Growers Market
500 Jones RdMeet Corrales farmers at this seasonal fruit and veggie market and enjoy live music while you sample locally made breads, jams, and of course green and red chile.
Turtle Mountain Brewing Company
905 36th PlThe. Best. Pizza.
frenchish
3509 Central Ave NEMy go-to treat yourself restaurant!
Great Old Town pit stop for well crafted cocktails and steaks.
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High Noon Restaurant & Saloon
425 San Felipe St NWGreat Old Town pit stop for well crafted cocktails and steaks.
Casual and affordable mexican street style tacos, burritos, y tortas. Great beer and cocktails.
La Reforma
8900 San Mateo Blvd NECasual and affordable mexican street style tacos, burritos, y tortas. Great beer and cocktails.
Shipping container food hall complex with a variety of eateries and a Santa Fe Brewing Taproom.
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Tin Can Alley ABQ
6110 Alameda Blvd NEShipping container food hall complex with a variety of eateries and a Santa Fe Brewing Taproom.
Gorgeous winery in the heart of the North Valley. Excellent wines available to try in a flight or by the glass.
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Casa Rondeña Winery
733 Chavez RdGorgeous winery in the heart of the North Valley. Excellent wines available to try in a flight or by the glass.
Shopping
Old Town Plaza
200 N Plaza St NWRail Yards Market
777 1st St SWEssentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
5112 Lomas Blvd NESightseeing
Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NEStunning views of the city and valley.
Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm
4803 Rio Grande Blvd NWFamous for lavender!
Parks & Nature
This hiking trail runs along the Rio Grande for 16 miles & is easily accessed from the property.
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Paseo del Bosque Trail
Paseo del Bosque TrailThis hiking trail runs along the Rio Grande for 16 miles & is easily accessed from the property.
Enjoy a scenic horseback ride along the Rio Grande under the guidance of a true cowboy. This family run outfit cares deeply for horses and it shows.
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Red Horse Riding Company
149 Angelo Luigi RdEnjoy a scenic horseback ride along the Rio Grande under the guidance of a true cowboy. This family run outfit cares deeply for horses and it shows.
One of the best in the nation. I love this place.
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ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
2601 Central Ave NWOne of the best in the nation. I love this place.
Arts & Culture
A group of artists turned an old bowling alley into a weird and wonderful combo funhouse and art exhibit. Fun for adults and children alike!
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Meow Wolf
1352 Rufina CirA group of artists turned an old bowling alley into a weird and wonderful combo funhouse and art exhibit. Fun for adults and children alike!
The museum here is small but a hidden gem with interesting, eclectic exhibits. One of my favorites.
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National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St SWThe museum here is small but a hidden gem with interesting, eclectic exhibits. One of my favorites.
The Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument consists of 3 historical sites an easy drive east of Albuquerque. They are a well preserved glimpse into what Spanish colonists were up to in 1598.
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Gran Quivira Visitor Center
4030 S Ripley AveThe Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument consists of 3 historical sites an easy drive east of Albuquerque. They are a well preserved glimpse into what Spanish colonists were up to in 1598.
Entertainment & Activities
No-frills bath house in scenic Jemez Springs. Go for a private soak in cement tubs filled with hot-spring-fed water, or choose from a variety of spa services (by appointment).
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Jemez Springs Bath House
62 Jemez Springs PlazaNo-frills bath house in scenic Jemez Springs. Go for a private soak in cement tubs filled with hot-spring-fed water, or choose from a variety of spa services (by appointment).
This Historic Route 66 Motel has been renovated as a hub for local pop up restaurants and shops.
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El Vado Motel
2500 Central Ave SWThis Historic Route 66 Motel has been renovated as a hub for local pop up restaurants and shops.