Monte’s guidebook for Albuquerque
Sightseeing
Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NEA must see! 24 minutes away
Petroglyph National Monument Visitor Center
6510 Western Trail NW8 minutes away
There's an approximate 55 min. drive to the crest, or you can take the Tramway and hike 2 miles to the crest. There are numerous hiking trails throughout, plus the Sandia Peak ski area.
34 locals recommend
Sandia Mountains
There's an approximate 55 min. drive to the crest, or you can take the Tramway and hike 2 miles to the crest. There are numerous hiking trails throughout, plus the Sandia Peak ski area.
History, Museum
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2401 12th St NW7 minutes away
The area also includes the Natural History Museum, Albuquerque Museum of Art, Explora Children's Science Museum, Rattlesnake Museum - 8 minutes away.
197 locals recommend
Old Town
The area also includes the Natural History Museum, Albuquerque Museum of Art, Explora Children's Science Museum, Rattlesnake Museum - 8 minutes away.
If you didn't know, Albuquerque is the hot air balloon capital of the world with the annual balloon festival in October that brings around 600 balloons to the event. 19 min. away
62 locals recommend
Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
9201 Balloon Museum Dr NEIf you didn't know, Albuquerque is the hot air balloon capital of the world with the annual balloon festival in October that brings around 600 balloons to the event. 19 min. away
The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
601 Eubank Blvd SE17 min. away
Excellent museum about one of the top families in all of racing. Even if you're not into racing, this is worth the visit. There's also a collection of vintage cars and trucks. 9 minutes away.
14 locals recommend
Unser Racing Museum
1776 Montaño Rd NWExcellent museum about one of the top families in all of racing. Even if you're not into racing, this is worth the visit. There's also a collection of vintage cars and trucks. 9 minutes away.
Zoo, nature
ABQ BioPark
903 10th St SWExcellent zoo! 13 min. away.
9 minutes. Nice botanical gardens. The aquarium is a little small compared to ones in other cities.
139 locals recommend
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
2601 Central Ave NW9 minutes. Nice botanical gardens. The aquarium is a little small compared to ones in other cities.
Retail, Food
Native American pottery and jewelry. Great selection. Most items are 1/2 price of what's marked. 9 minutes away.
12 locals recommend
Palms Trading Company
1504 Lomas Blvd NWNative American pottery and jewelry. Great selection. Most items are 1/2 price of what's marked. 9 minutes away.
Eclectic mix of small eateries, breweries, and retail outlets. 7 minutes away.
140 locals recommend
Sawmill Market
1909 Bellamah Ave NWEclectic mix of small eateries, breweries, and retail outlets. 7 minutes away.
Downtown
Several pubs, retail outlets, and performance venues. 12 minutes away.