Guidebook for Albuquerque
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
5815 Wyoming Blvd NESmith's Food and Drug
6125 4th St NWSprouts Farmers Market
5112 Lomas Blvd NEShopping
Uptown Shopping Center
Outdoor shopping.
Coronado Center
6600 Menaul Blvd NECottonwood Mall
Arts & Culture
Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Rd NWNew Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
1801 Mountain Rd NWNational Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St SWExplora
1701 Mountain Rd NWInteractive science center for kids. This is a must for children.
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2401 12th St NWEntertainment & Activities
Checkout the River of Lights, https://www.cabq.gov/culturalservices/biopark/events/river-of-lights (closes on December 30) If you have kids checkout the polar express, http://riveroflights.org/polar-bear-express/
139 locals recommend
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
2601 Central Ave NW Checkout the River of Lights, https://www.cabq.gov/culturalservices/biopark/events/river-of-lights (closes on December 30) If you have kids checkout the polar express, http://riveroflights.org/polar-bear-express/
The only full-service restaurant and brewery in Albuquerque.
35 locals recommend
Flix Brewhouse Albuquerque
3236 La Orilla Rd NWThe only full-service restaurant and brewery in Albuquerque.
December ONLY - Skating in Civic Plaza, http://www.albuquerquecc.com/civicplazapresents/
6 locals recommend
Civic Plaza
1 Civic PlazaDecember ONLY - Skating in Civic Plaza, http://www.albuquerquecc.com/civicplazapresents/
ABQ BioPark
903 10th St SWZoo
Day trip with so much to see. Please let me know if you need any recommendations.
233 locals recommend
Santa Fe
Day trip with so much to see. Please let me know if you need any recommendations.
Sightseeing
The Sandia Peak Tramway is an aerial tramway located adjacent to Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. 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.
502 locals recommend
Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NEThe Sandia Peak Tramway is an aerial tramway located adjacent to Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. 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.
Nob Hill
Shopping, restaurants, nightlife.
Drinks & Nightlife
Zinc basement has music and perfect for a relaxing but fun evening. The upstairs is a restaurant (Steak house)... my personal favorite.
49 locals recommend
Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
3009 Central Ave NEZinc basement has music and perfect for a relaxing but fun evening. The upstairs is a restaurant (Steak house)... my personal favorite.
They have food trucks, make sure to check out their website for details http://www.marblebrewery.com/loc/abq-downtown/.
190 locals recommend
Marble Brewery
111 Marble Ave NW They have food trucks, make sure to check out their website for details http://www.marblebrewery.com/loc/abq-downtown/.
Food Scene
Shogun
3310 Central Ave SESushi
Flying Star Cafe
3416 Central Ave NEEverything...
Range Cafe Rio Grande
1050 Rio Grande Blvd NWLa Waffleria
3710 Campus Blvd NEBest waffles, but be sure to arrive early to avoid waiting in line.
Perfect for brunch or lunch/dinner. The restaurant has a fine dining area and bar area.
52 locals recommend
Scalo Northern Italian Grill
3500 Central Ave SEPerfect for brunch or lunch/dinner. The restaurant has a fine dining area and bar area.
Farina Pizzeria
510 Central Ave SEBest pizza
There are many food options here and a brewery. You can place an order at Amore (awesome pizza) or any other restaurant and they walk the food up to you if you are the brewery.
73 locals recommend
Green Jeans Farmery
3600 Cutler Ave NEThere are many food options here and a brewery. You can place an order at Amore (awesome pizza) or any other restaurant and they walk the food up to you if you are the brewery.
Java Joe's
906 Park Ave SWBreakfast
Frontier
2400 Central Ave SECasual with delicious and affordable food.
Alquds Mediterranean Grill and Grocery
5555 Montgomery Blvd NEThe best hummus and homemade pitas you will ever have!
Sadie's of New Mexico
6230 4th St NWGreat coffee as well as baked goods from various local bakeries.
30 locals recommend
Little Bear Coffee
2632 Pennsylvania St NEGreat coffee as well as baked goods from various local bakeries.
Cocina Azul
1134 Mountain Rd NWGreat for New Mexican.
Casual setting upstairs (burgers to steaks). Downstairs is more upscale dining.
74 locals recommend
Seasons Rotisserie & Grill
2031 Mountain Rd NWCasual setting upstairs (burgers to steaks). Downstairs is more upscale dining.
Great New Mexican food. I recommend the chicharrón burrito. They are only open for breakfast and lunch (closed on Sundays).
60 locals recommend
Barelas Coffee House
1502 4th St SWGreat New Mexican food. I recommend the chicharrón burrito. They are only open for breakfast and lunch (closed on Sundays).
Grove Cafe & Market
600 Central Ave SEGreat for breakfast or lunch. This place has a great patio!
Salt and Board
115 Harvard Dr SEBest charcuterie board. I recommend the board and the Burrata.
Great Mexican food. This restaurant is 1 minute away from the house.
10 locals recommend
Taqueria Mexico
300 Menaul Blvd NWGreat Mexican food. This restaurant is 1 minute away from the house.
Lindo Mexico
7209 Central Ave NEBest Mexican restaurant in Albuquerque.
Sawmill Market
1909 Bellamah Ave NWFood - a lot of patio seating
The Shop Breakfast and Lunch
2933 Monte Vista Blvd NEBreakfast
Limonata Cafe
3222 Silver Ave SEBreakfast