Brandy’s guidebook
Sightseeing
HIstoric Old Town, come here to shop, eat, sightsee, and hang out at the plaza.
197 locals recommend
Old Town
HIstoric Old Town, come here to shop, eat, sightsee, and hang out at the plaza.
Located in Old Town, gives a fun glimpse into some of our local habitat
20 locals recommend
Rattlesnake Museum
202 San Felipe St NWLocated in Old Town, gives a fun glimpse into some of our local habitat
Touted as the longest Tram in the world, Sandia Tram takes you on a breathtaking ride up the Western face of the Sandia Mountains. You can hike at the top and look at some of the Mountains history and info in the visitors center.
9 locals recommend
Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Road NortheastTouted as the longest Tram in the world, Sandia Tram takes you on a breathtaking ride up the Western face of the Sandia Mountains. You can hike at the top and look at some of the Mountains history and info in the visitors center.
Visit the nature center to learn about the rivers ecosystem, local conservation efforts, watch the migrating cranes, walk through the outdoor trails, and see everything the beautiful Bosque has to offer
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
2901 Candelaria Road NorthwestVisit the nature center to learn about the rivers ecosystem, local conservation efforts, watch the migrating cranes, walk through the outdoor trails, and see everything the beautiful Bosque has to offer
Live like a local
Check out Zendo for some great coffee, and go back in the evening for drinks at Ponderosa!! 5 min walk from the front door
38 locals recommend
El Vado Motel
2500 Central Ave SWCheck out Zendo for some great coffee, and go back in the evening for drinks at Ponderosa!! 5 min walk from the front door
Awesome local farmers market with food, produce, art, drinks,and more. Every week has a different theme.
75 locals recommend
Rail Yards Market
777 1st St SWAwesome local farmers market with food, produce, art, drinks,and more. Every week has a different theme.
Awesome food, and a really fun store attached. The chile is authentic and the tortillas are made with love.... and lots of butter!!
88 locals recommend
Duran Central Pharmacy
1815 Central Ave NWAwesome food, and a really fun store attached. The chile is authentic and the tortillas are made with love.... and lots of butter!!
Beautiful running, hiking, and biking trails. Short walking or driving distance from the apartment. You can sit on the man made lake and take in the scenery, or get your workout on at the outdoor park area.
Tingley Beach
Beautiful running, hiking, and biking trails. Short walking or driving distance from the apartment. You can sit on the man made lake and take in the scenery, or get your workout on at the outdoor park area.
Check out this little Farmers market through October for great local produce, eats, and art.
51 locals recommend
Downtown Growers' Market
810 Copper Ave NWCheck out this little Farmers market through October for great local produce, eats, and art.
Come to Corrales for not only the scenic drive, but also local shops, galleries, restaurants, and more.
Village of Corrales
4324 Corrales RdCome to Corrales for not only the scenic drive, but also local shops, galleries, restaurants, and more.
Eclectic and unique indoor shopping mall with local goods and wares. Great coffee shop as well.
6 locals recommend
The ABQ Collective
1321 Eubank Blvd NEEclectic and unique indoor shopping mall with local goods and wares. Great coffee shop as well.
Drinks and nightlife
Breweries, Bars, and Nightlife
Great beer, nice patio, pool tables. Within walking or biking distance.
11 locals recommend
Boxing Bear Brewing Co. Taproom
1710 Central Ave SWGreat beer, nice patio, pool tables. Within walking or biking distance.
Awesome long time local brewery. They just recently relocated to Historic Route 66 and now offer a full bar and kitchen, in addition to some great beers.
16 locals recommend
Red Door Brewing Company - Downtown
509 Central Ave SWAwesome long time local brewery. They just recently relocated to Historic Route 66 and now offer a full bar and kitchen, in addition to some great beers.
Beautiful brewery, Woman/Native owned and operated. They consistently release some of the best beers in town, and the ambiance is unmatched.
54 locals recommend
Bow & Arrow Brewing Company
608 McKnight Ave NWBeautiful brewery, Woman/Native owned and operated. They consistently release some of the best beers in town, and the ambiance is unmatched.
Amazing little speakeasy hidden away in downtown Albuquerque. Custom cocktails, fantastic bartenders, and great ambiance.
6 locals recommend
Founders Speakeasy
622 Central Ave NWAmazing little speakeasy hidden away in downtown Albuquerque. Custom cocktails, fantastic bartenders, and great ambiance.
Food Scene
Saggios
107 Cornell Dr SELocal fave for giant slices, pints, and watching some sports!!
Fantastic pizza and bakery faves. Try the green chile crust for a true New Mexican Experience. The patio in the evening is so nice. Features a good selection of local beers and wine.
67 locals recommend
Golden Crown Panaderia
1103 Mountain Rd NWFantastic pizza and bakery faves. Try the green chile crust for a true New Mexican Experience. The patio in the evening is so nice. Features a good selection of local beers and wine.
Fantastic New Mexican food in Old Town, walking distance from the apartment.
57 locals recommend
Church Street Cafe
2111 Church St NWFantastic New Mexican food in Old Town, walking distance from the apartment.
Local, long running, drive up hot dog restaurant. Add a New Mexican twist with some red Chile fries!!
Dog House Drive In
1216 Central Avenue NorthwestLocal, long running, drive up hot dog restaurant. Add a New Mexican twist with some red Chile fries!!
A 3 minute walk from the front door, come here for coffee, breakfast, or lunch. Great food!!
27 locals recommend
Central Grill and Coffee House
2056 Central Ave SWA 3 minute walk from the front door, come here for coffee, breakfast, or lunch. Great food!!
Gaming
Casinos
Local casino with slots, table games, and the largest poker room in the state. Beautiful views from Bien Shur restaurant.
110 locals recommend
Sandia Resort & Casino
30 Rainbow RdLocal casino with slots, table games, and the largest poker room in the state. Beautiful views from Bien Shur restaurant.
Good gaming, multiple lounges, and a variety of restaurants. Love the breakfast burrito from the cafe, smothered in Xmas Chile!!
33 locals recommend
Isleta Resort & Casino
11000 Broadway Blvd SEGood gaming, multiple lounges, and a variety of restaurants. Love the breakfast burrito from the cafe, smothered in Xmas Chile!!
Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel
54 Jemez Canyon Dam RdFantastic comedy club, fun games, great lounge.