Guidebook for Albuquerque
Entertainment & Activities
AMC CLASSIC Albuquerque 12
3810 Las Estancias WayBrand new IMAX theater with 3D, what could be better?
HUGE biopark. it will take an entire day to see.
37 locals recommend
Aquarium & Botanic Garden Station
Paseo del Bosque TrailHUGE biopark. it will take an entire day to see.
ABQ BioPark
903 10th St SWFood, beer, shopping, hot air baloons, fireworks. Massive annual event. I hope you can make it. Leave the house at 5am. Evening events too.
136 locals recommend
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
4401 Alameda Blvd NEFood, beer, shopping, hot air baloons, fireworks. Massive annual event. I hope you can make it. Leave the house at 5am. Evening events too.
Parks & Nature
Trail along the river as well as a nature center.
146 locals recommend
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
2901 Candelaria Rd NWTrail along the river as well as a nature center.
Volcanoes Trail
Volcanoes Trail Volcanoes National park. Take Dennis Chavez west to Atrisco Vista, go north of I40.
Ski and hiking on the peak. Shopping, restaurant. Must see.
50 locals recommend
Sandia Peak Ski & Tram
New Mexico 536Ski and hiking on the peak. Shopping, restaurant. Must see.
La Luz Trailhead
You can hike to the peak
Tingley Beach
1800 Tingley Dr SWduck pond, bike trail, hiking, near biopark and aquarium
Day trip drive to the Jemez wilderness. A few restaurants and bars. See the soda falls.
72 locals recommend
Jemez Springs
Day trip drive to the Jemez wilderness. A few restaurants and bars. See the soda falls.
Arts & Culture
Live dances, please view their website for schedule.
158 locals recommend
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2401 12th St NWLive dances, please view their website for schedule.
National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St SWOutdoor hiking trail to see petroglyphs on volcanic rock
71 locals recommend
Petroglyph National Monument Visitor Center
6510 Western Trail NWOutdoor hiking trail to see petroglyphs on volcanic rock
Food Scene
Albuquerque City Limits Restaurant
3211 Coors Blvd SWLocally owned, local cuisine, friendly
Starbucks
2550 Central Ave SE5 min away
Take out or dine in. Breakfast lunch and dinner. Cafe style. Free Wifi. Outdoor patio. Food a little pricey but beer and deserts are decadent. Very friendly service.
232 locals recommend
Flying Star Cafe
3416 Central Ave NETake out or dine in. Breakfast lunch and dinner. Cafe style. Free Wifi. Outdoor patio. Food a little pricey but beer and deserts are decadent. Very friendly service.
Artichoke Cafe
424 Central Ave SE Fine dining, wine.
Essentials
Everything, nail salon, automotive service, sporting goods, garden, tools and paint.
27 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
3500 Coors Blvd SWEverything, nail salon, automotive service, sporting goods, garden, tools and paint.
Albertsons Market
1625 Rio Bravo Blvd SWSmaller and quieter grocery store with fresh fish and bakery
Drinks & Nightlife
Isleta Resort & Casino
11000 Broadway Blvd SEpopular entertainment venue
Major concert venue, amazing view of the Sandias, great food
110 locals recommend
Sandia Resort & Casino
30 Rainbow RdMajor concert venue, amazing view of the Sandias, great food
Downtown
Central avenue, downtown. Small dance clubs, bars and pool halls.
Sightseeing
Atrisco Vista Boulevard
Atrisco Vista Boulevardtake this road north of I40 to Volcanoes National Park. free
Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NEMajor tourist attraction. Ride the tram to the peak.
At the center of campus is a duckpond. Go to the Fronteir restuarant for breakfast or dinner.
66 locals recommend
The University of New Mexico
At the center of campus is a duckpond. Go to the Fronteir restuarant for breakfast or dinner.
Corrales Road
Corrales RoadLovely drive