Guidebook for Albuquerque
Food Scene
Cocina Azul
1134 Mountain Rd NWThis is a great place for authentic New Mexican local food.
El Taco Tote Mexican Grill
111 Coors Blvd NWGood tacos and reasonable prices for a family.
Best local pizza! The chain started in Albuquerque and spread into TX.
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Dion's
8100 Wyoming Blvd NEBest local pizza! The chain started in Albuquerque and spread into TX.
Perico's De Albuquerque
2810 Coors Blvd NWReally good home style tacos.
Sightseeing
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta happens the first week in October every year. The Balloon Museum is fun anytime of year. There is also a golf course.
Balloon Fiesta Parkway
Balloon Fiesta ParkwayAlbuquerque International Balloon Fiesta happens the first week in October every year. The Balloon Museum is fun anytime of year. There is also a golf course.
Ride the tram to the top of Sandia Peak where you can get stunning views of the city and Sandia Peak Ski area. There is a restaurant at the top (pricey). Make sure to take a jacket because it is always cold at the top (even during the summer).
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Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NERide the tram to the top of Sandia Peak where you can get stunning views of the city and Sandia Peak Ski area. There is a restaurant at the top (pricey). Make sure to take a jacket because it is always cold at the top (even during the summer).
Arts & Culture
Cool local shops featuring authentic Native American jewelry and other goods. Good local restaurants.
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Platz der Altstadt
200 N Plaza St NWCool local shops featuring authentic Native American jewelry and other goods. Good local restaurants.
There is a regular exhibit featuring Albuquerque history.
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Museum von Albuquerque
2000 Mountain Rd NW There is a regular exhibit featuring Albuquerque history.
Explora Science Center
1701 Mountain Rd NWHands on science museum.
Essentials
Fastest checkout of all of the grocery stores nearby. Good rewards program--buy gift cards and get up to $1 off per gallon of gas.
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Smith's Food and Drug
6125 4th St NWFastest checkout of all of the grocery stores nearby. Good rewards program--buy gift cards and get up to $1 off per gallon of gas.
Albertsons Market
10131 Coors Rd NWHas good sales prices.
Walmart Supercenter
301 San Mateo Blvd SEClosest to the house, but may not be the fastest.
This is the best place to get produce! For example, tomatoes, onions, and more will go on sale for 3 pounds for $1.
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El Super
4201 Central Ave NWThis is the best place to get produce! For example, tomatoes, onions, and more will go on sale for 3 pounds for $1.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good selection of regular beers and rotating seasonal beers. Plus, the food is great!
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Ponderosa Brewing Company
1761 Bellamah Ave NWGood selection of regular beers and rotating seasonal beers. Plus, the food is great!
Good locally sourced food and beer.
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Bosque Brewing Co. Public House - Nob Hill
106 Girard Blvd SEGood locally sourced food and beer.
Parks & Nature
This park is a bit of a drive from the house, but its amazing. It's a great place to socialize and there is a lot of stuff to do.
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A Park Above
2441 Westside Ct SEThis park is a bit of a drive from the house, but its amazing. It's a great place to socialize and there is a lot of stuff to do.
Entertainment & Activities
Cliff's Amusement Park
4800 Osuna Rd NEOne of the newest movie theaters and closest to the house.
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AMC CLASSIC Albuquerque 12
3810 Las Estancias WayOne of the newest movie theaters and closest to the house.
Gravity Park Trampoline Arena
5300 Eagle Rock Ave NETrampolines and a fun parkour area.
Sandia Peak Ski & Tram
New Mexico 536Route 66 Casino Hotel
Rio PuercoThis is the closest casino. The buffet is good.
During the first few weeks of September visit the state fair. On other weekends there is a flea market.
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Expo New Mexico
300 San Pedro Dr NEDuring the first few weeks of September visit the state fair. On other weekends there is a flea market.