Guidebook for Albuquerque
Sightseeing
Albuquerque International Sunport
2200 Sunport BlvdFast, easy access, walkable from my house.
About a half hour drive from my place, this is a must do for stunning views of Sandia and sureounding mountains. have a drink at the High Finance restaurant on top.
502 locals recommend
Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NEAbout a half hour drive from my place, this is a must do for stunning views of Sandia and sureounding mountains. have a drink at the High Finance restaurant on top.
Free fun daytrip. Awesome for kids. Easy to climb. Take sunwear as it can get hot out there. You can see these volcanoes from my backyard and on the city's western horizon. great views of the city.
135 locals recommend
Petroglyph National Monument
Western Trail NorthwestFree fun daytrip. Awesome for kids. Easy to climb. Take sunwear as it can get hot out there. You can see these volcanoes from my backyard and on the city's western horizon. great views of the city.
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
4401 Alameda Blvd NEYou. Must.
Food Scene
Yummy dine in or take put American and Ayurvedic food in the UNM area.
24 locals recommend
Annapurna’s® World Vegetarian Café
2201 Silver Ave SEYummy dine in or take put American and Ayurvedic food in the UNM area.
Winning Coffee Cafe
111 Harvard Dr SEGood cofee. Slice of ABQ life. Wifi.
My son's absolute favorite restaurant in the neighborhood. I couldn't leave it out.
9 locals recommend
Sahara Middle Eastern Eatery
2622 Central Ave SEMy son's absolute favorite restaurant in the neighborhood. I couldn't leave it out.
Essentials
Friendly, fresh, fair free trade, organic and healthful prepared foods and groceries. There is also an ATM there.
67 locals recommend
La Montañita Co-op Food Market - Nob Hill
3500 Central Ave SEFriendly, fresh, fair free trade, organic and healthful prepared foods and groceries. There is also an ATM there.
Arts & Culture
One of the last breatest indie filmhouses in the SW. I usually have their schedule on my fridge.
40 locals recommend
Guild Cinema
3405 Central Ave NEOne of the last breatest indie filmhouses in the SW. I usually have their schedule on my fridge.
UNM always has something going on, from sports at the Pit, to art and theatre at Popejoy. Or, cruise around campus on foot or a bike to see some NM architecture or the anthro museum. 10-15 min walk
66 locals recommend
The University of New Mexico
UNM always has something going on, from sports at the Pit, to art and theatre at Popejoy. Or, cruise around campus on foot or a bike to see some NM architecture or the anthro museum. 10-15 min walk
Drinks & Nightlife
Tractor Brewing Company
118 Tulane Dr SELocal craft beer with a fun vibe. Food truck service.
Entertainment & Activities
Our favorite neighborhood park. Grassy & shaded, with a walking track around its one mile exterior. Catch slackliners or movie shoots in the park. Tuesday night features free music & foodtrucks.
18 locals recommend
Hyder Park
700 Pershing Ave SEOur favorite neighborhood park. Grassy & shaded, with a walking track around its one mile exterior. Catch slackliners or movie shoots in the park. Tuesday night features free music & foodtrucks.
Everything Else
Puerto del Sol Golf Course
1800 Girard Blvd SERight across the street from my house. Why not.
Burque is a big yoga town and this is one of the best studios around. $8 yoga hours and longer classes, series, and classes for mom and kids. Namaste!
10 locals recommend
Bhava Yoga Studio
520 A Central Ave SEBurque is a big yoga town and this is one of the best studios around. $8 yoga hours and longer classes, series, and classes for mom and kids. Namaste!