Guidebook for Albuquerque
Sightseeing
Balloon Fiesta is an amazing time here in Abq. Generally 500+ balloons will launch, everyday, for a week! It's a short distance from the house and sometimes the balloons will just fly over the house!
136 locals recommend
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
4401 Alameda Blvd NEBalloon Fiesta is an amazing time here in Abq. Generally 500+ balloons will launch, everyday, for a week! It's a short distance from the house and sometimes the balloons will just fly over the house!
Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NEGo to the top of Sandia Mountain and look over the city!
The cultures of the indigenous tribes are preserved at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.
158 locals recommend
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2401 12th St NWThe cultures of the indigenous tribes are preserved at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.
If you're interested in early American history, this 7,236-acre park is home to more than 24,000 carved images left behind by New Mexico's first settlers.
135 locals recommend
Petroglyph National Monument
Western Trail NorthwestIf you're interested in early American history, this 7,236-acre park is home to more than 24,000 carved images left behind by New Mexico's first settlers.
Everything Else
Los Ranchos/Journal Center Station
101 El Pueblo Rd NEHop on the train to get around
Sandia Pueblo station
Hop on the train to get around
Albuquerque Fire Station 21
10400 Cibola Loop NWHop on the bus to get around
Otherwise known as the Atomic Museum, its a wonderful museum on the history of the Atomic Age.
81 locals recommend
The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
601 Eubank Blvd SEOtherwise known as the Atomic Museum, its a wonderful museum on the history of the Atomic Age.
Food Scene
Vernon's Speakeasy
6855 4th St NWRomantic dinner, in a speakeasy.
Farm & Table
8917 4th St NWLocal, natural, organic food, constantly changing menu
As seen on Diners Drive Ins and Dives, this place has some good grub
38 locals recommend
Standard Diner
320 Central Ave SEAs seen on Diners Drive Ins and Dives, this place has some good grub
Southern food with an New Mexican Flare. Best chicken and waffles in town!
18 locals recommend
Nexus Brewery
4730 Pan American Fwy NESouthern food with an New Mexican Flare. Best chicken and waffles in town!
Michael Thomas Coffee Roasters
202 Bryn Mawr Dr SEFantastic Coffee
The menu changes from time to time, but it's a great place to grab a quick bite and some great coffee.
6 locals recommend
Cafe Bella Coffee
2115 Golf Course Rd SEThe menu changes from time to time, but it's a great place to grab a quick bite and some great coffee.
Grove Cafe & Market
600 Central Ave SEOrganic and Locally grown
Best Mexican food in town. People will tell you Sadies or El Pinto is, but this place really is the best. Don't let the old exterior deter you, the food is great.
26 locals recommend
Mary & Tito's Cafe
2711 4th St NWBest Mexican food in town. People will tell you Sadies or El Pinto is, but this place really is the best. Don't let the old exterior deter you, the food is great.
66 Diner
1405 Central Ave NE50's style Diner on Historic Route 66.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fat Squirrel Pub & Grille
3755 Southern Blvd SEGreat booze and great food
Shopping
Nob hill is an area of shopping and restaurants along central ave primarily from the university to washington street.
209 locals recommend
Nob Hill
Nob hill is an area of shopping and restaurants along central ave primarily from the university to washington street.
Uptown
outdoor shopping mall area with restaurants and a theater close by.