Guidebook to Albuquerque
Sightseeing
One of my favorite places. Walk through a beautiful historic property in Albuquerque’s North Valley and check out farm animals, the lavender farm, and the farm shop where you can purchase locally made lavender products.
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Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm
4803 Rio Grande Blvd NWOne of my favorite places. Walk through a beautiful historic property in Albuquerque’s North Valley and check out farm animals, the lavender farm, and the farm shop where you can purchase locally made lavender products.
(Sundays May - October) Community organized market inside historic Blacksmith Shop featuring 100's of New Mexico's finest food, farm, artisan, and healing vendors, live musicians, and educational/demonstration zones for kids and adults. www.railyardsmarket.com
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Albuquerque Rail Yards
777 3rd St SW(Sundays May - October) Community organized market inside historic Blacksmith Shop featuring 100's of New Mexico's finest food, farm, artisan, and healing vendors, live musicians, and educational/demonstration zones for kids and adults. www.railyardsmarket.com
Downtown ABQ Farmer's Market (Saturdays April - early November) Located in historic Robinson Park, the market is home to over 45 New Mexican growers offering the highest quality produce available in Albuquerque, along with a wide array of talented local artists and a delicious mix of prepared food artisans. Every week features a live band, community nonprofits, a bike valet service, and lots of community spirit. www.downtowngrowers.com
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Robinson Park
810 Copper Ave NWDowntown ABQ Farmer's Market (Saturdays April - early November) Located in historic Robinson Park, the market is home to over 45 New Mexican growers offering the highest quality produce available in Albuquerque, along with a wide array of talented local artists and a delicious mix of prepared food artisans. Every week features a live band, community nonprofits, a bike valet service, and lots of community spirit. www.downtowngrowers.com
For art galleries, shopping, and more great restaurants, Nob Hill is a charming urban neighborhood with a lot of Albuquerque character. Located on Historic Route 66, 10 minutes from downtown.
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Nob Hill
For art galleries, shopping, and more great restaurants, Nob Hill is a charming urban neighborhood with a lot of Albuquerque character. Located on Historic Route 66, 10 minutes from downtown.
The world’s longest aerial tram provides breathtaking views of the city and valley from the top of the Sandia mountains. The restaurant High Finance is located at the top of the tram, where you can have a drink, cup of coffee, or meal while enjoying the views. 30 Tramway Rd NE Tip: there is also a great hiking path that intersects with the restaurant, so if you want to enjoy nature from the top of the mountains with beautiful New Mexico forest scenery and scenic views, this is a great spot for a day hike. Note that at the top of the Sandias it can be up to 30 degrees colder than downtown Albuquerque! Be sure to bring extra clothes
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Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NEThe world’s longest aerial tram provides breathtaking views of the city and valley from the top of the Sandia mountains. The restaurant High Finance is located at the top of the tram, where you can have a drink, cup of coffee, or meal while enjoying the views. 30 Tramway Rd NE Tip: there is also a great hiking path that intersects with the restaurant, so if you want to enjoy nature from the top of the mountains with beautiful New Mexico forest scenery and scenic views, this is a great spot for a day hike. Note that at the top of the Sandias it can be up to 30 degrees colder than downtown Albuquerque! Be sure to bring extra clothes
Food scene
Gourmet, thin-crust pies with unique toppings served amid exposed brick walls & modern decor. Try the chopped veggie salad and green chile pizza.
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Farina Pizzeria
510 Central Ave SEGourmet, thin-crust pies with unique toppings served amid exposed brick walls & modern decor. Try the chopped veggie salad and green chile pizza.
Voted Albuquerque’s Best Brunch. High quality, local and organic ingredients make this a local favorite. Try the breakfast sandwich, breakfast burrito, and crepe-style pancakes.
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Grove Cafe & Market
600 Central Ave SEVoted Albuquerque’s Best Brunch. High quality, local and organic ingredients make this a local favorite. Try the breakfast sandwich, breakfast burrito, and crepe-style pancakes.
Great burgers made from local New Mexico beef. Try the Guinness milkshake, green chile burger, and sweet potato fries.
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Holy Burger
700 Central Ave SEGreat burgers made from local New Mexico beef. Try the Guinness milkshake, green chile burger, and sweet potato fries.
Fine dining serving innovative New American fare & wine, using classic French cooking techniques, amid modern art & sculptures.
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Artichoke Cafe
424 Central Ave SEFine dining serving innovative New American fare & wine, using classic French cooking techniques, amid modern art & sculptures.
A local favorite with some of the best coffee around. For a local flavor, try the Zia latte.
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Zendo
413 2nd St SWA local favorite with some of the best coffee around. For a local flavor, try the Zia latte.
A hip espresso and baked goods bar with organic specialty coffee. Adult coloring books and puzzles at every table
Deep Space Coffee
116 Borovaya UlitsaA hip espresso and baked goods bar with organic specialty coffee. Adult coloring books and puzzles at every table
New Mexican food served in an old hacienda surrounded by lush gardens. If you want a New Mexican dining experience, this is the place for you.
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El Pinto Restaurant
10500 4th St NWNew Mexican food served in an old hacienda surrounded by lush gardens. If you want a New Mexican dining experience, this is the place for you.
Artisan design-your-own salads, plus soup & sandwiches, served in a modern, colorful space with a wine bar. If you like salad, you will seriously LOVE this place.
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Vinaigrette
1720 Central Ave SWArtisan design-your-own salads, plus soup & sandwiches, served in a modern, colorful space with a wine bar. If you like salad, you will seriously LOVE this place.
The beautiful property that Farm & Table is located on came about through a deep respect for the land. Cherie’s father David Montoya purchased it many years ago to save it from being urbanized as a 40-house development. David’s goal was to preserve the land, re-establish the ditch rights, and restore its agricultural integrity. This selfless plan to honor the land, culture and heritage of the Rio Grande Valley is the reason that the Farm & Table thrives today. We continue to farm the property and raise happy cows in the back field. All who visit can enjoy the gorgeous unobstructed views and the beauty of the open space.
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Farm & Table
8917 4th St NWThe beautiful property that Farm & Table is located on came about through a deep respect for the land. Cherie’s father David Montoya purchased it many years ago to save it from being urbanized as a 40-house development. David’s goal was to preserve the land, re-establish the ditch rights, and restore its agricultural integrity. This selfless plan to honor the land, culture and heritage of the Rio Grande Valley is the reason that the Farm & Table thrives today. We continue to farm the property and raise happy cows in the back field. All who visit can enjoy the gorgeous unobstructed views and the beauty of the open space.
Stylish hotel bar offering seasonal cocktails & eclectic small plates, plus a scenic rooftop lounge with views of downtown Albuquerque and cozy couches for cuddling
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Apothecary Lounge
806 Central Ave SEStylish hotel bar offering seasonal cocktails & eclectic small plates, plus a scenic rooftop lounge with views of downtown Albuquerque and cozy couches for cuddling
Trendy warehouse with an eclectic collection of bars & eateries, plus an expansive courtyard.
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Sawmill Market
1909 Bellamah Ave NWTrendy warehouse with an eclectic collection of bars & eateries, plus an expansive courtyard.
Green Jeans Food Hall is a one-stop multiple-option destination of eateries, confectionaries, adult drinkeries, shops, plazas and places to hang out, constructed entirely with shipping containers as building blocks. Green Jeans is an indoor/outdoor gathering place that builds on ingenuity, fun and localist choices with a message of community, healthy living, and fun.
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Green Jeans Farmery
3600 Cutler Ave NEGreen Jeans Food Hall is a one-stop multiple-option destination of eateries, confectionaries, adult drinkeries, shops, plazas and places to hang out, constructed entirely with shipping containers as building blocks. Green Jeans is an indoor/outdoor gathering place that builds on ingenuity, fun and localist choices with a message of community, healthy living, and fun.
Little Bear is a specialty coffee company from Albuquerque, New Mexico who's mission is simple: to care for people by roasting & brewing delicious coffee.
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Little Bear Coffee
2632 Pennsylvania St NELittle Bear is a specialty coffee company from Albuquerque, New Mexico who's mission is simple: to care for people by roasting & brewing delicious coffee.
The Burque Bakehouse is a bakery churning out pastries, breads, and small sweets that began as a stand at Albuquerque's downtown farmers' markets , Grab their goods to-go in the South Broadway neighborhood of downtown Albuquerque.
Everything they make is hand-crafted, hand-rolled and made with painstaking care in our Albuquerque, New Mexico bakehouse. Their ingredients are sourced from many local farms & mills in New Mexico and the surrounding four corners region. All of their croissants take 3 days to make. Some take 4!
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The Burque Bakehouse
640 Broadway Blvd SEThe Burque Bakehouse is a bakery churning out pastries, breads, and small sweets that began as a stand at Albuquerque's downtown farmers' markets , Grab their goods to-go in the South Broadway neighborhood of downtown Albuquerque.
Everything they make is hand-crafted, hand-rolled and made with painstaking care in our Albuquerque, New Mexico bakehouse. Their ingredients are sourced from many local farms & mills in New Mexico and the surrounding four corners region. All of their croissants take 3 days to make. Some take 4!
Bar & Nightlife
Hip local brewery with a friendly pub vibe. Next door to Zendo coffee shop
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Sidetrack Brewing Co.
413 2nd St SWHip local brewery with a friendly pub vibe. Next door to Zendo coffee shop
An Albuquerque staple, Marble has a hip vibe and a great outdoor patio with food trucks and live music. Try the award-winning Marble IPA. (Marble is within walking distance for those who don’t mind walking a distance, but most people will probably want to bike or drive there).
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Marble Brewery
111 Marble Ave NWAn Albuquerque staple, Marble has a hip vibe and a great outdoor patio with food trucks and live music. Try the award-winning Marble IPA. (Marble is within walking distance for those who don’t mind walking a distance, but most people will probably want to bike or drive there).
Nature & Parks
A serene walking path filled with trees, ponds, wildlife, and native plant life is just a 5 minute drive from downtown. Park behind the Albuquerque aquarium (on the NW side of the intersection of Tingley Dr SW and Central Ave SW) and walk on the dirt path along the river for miles in either direction. There is also a picnic area here. If you prefer to ride a bike, a paved path runs parallel to the river across the entire city. Rental bikes are available from Zagster stations all over downtown Albuquerque (the nearest station is located at The Grove restaurant, 600 Central Ave SE, 1 block from the AirBnB). Simply return the bike to any station when you are done
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Paseo del Bosque Trail
Paseo del Bosque TrailA serene walking path filled with trees, ponds, wildlife, and native plant life is just a 5 minute drive from downtown. Park behind the Albuquerque aquarium (on the NW side of the intersection of Tingley Dr SW and Central Ave SW) and walk on the dirt path along the river for miles in either direction. There is also a picnic area here. If you prefer to ride a bike, a paved path runs parallel to the river across the entire city. Rental bikes are available from Zagster stations all over downtown Albuquerque (the nearest station is located at The Grove restaurant, 600 Central Ave SE, 1 block from the AirBnB). Simply return the bike to any station when you are done
Petroglyph National Monument stretches 17 miles along Albuquerque, New Mexico's West Mesa, a volcanic basalt escarpment that dominates the city's western horizon.
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Petroglyph National Monument
Western Trail NorthwestPetroglyph National Monument stretches 17 miles along Albuquerque, New Mexico's West Mesa, a volcanic basalt escarpment that dominates the city's western horizon.
A 10.5-mile stretch of the developing Rio Grande River Trail begins near the Texas/New Mexico border and continues south, connecting the Texas communities of Anthony, Vinton, Canutillo and El Paso. Along the way, you'll enjoy wide open desert vistas and views of the Franklin Mountains.
A short, disconnected section of just over a mile lies farther south in Sunland Park, New Mexico.
Riverside Trail
Riverside TrailA 10.5-mile stretch of the developing Rio Grande River Trail begins near the Texas/New Mexico border and continues south, connecting the Texas communities of Anthony, Vinton, Canutillo and El Paso. Along the way, you'll enjoy wide open desert vistas and views of the Franklin Mountains.
A short, disconnected section of just over a mile lies farther south in Sunland Park, New Mexico.
Art & Culture
Experience live performances, movies, art, and more at one of Albuquerque’s best known landmarks. The KiMo Theatre, a Pueblo Deco picture palace, opened on Sept. 19, 1927. Every detail of the theater contains historical significance, making it one the region's most valued cultural gems. www.kimotickets.com
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KiMo Theatre
423 Central Ave NWExperience live performances, movies, art, and more at one of Albuquerque’s best known landmarks. The KiMo Theatre, a Pueblo Deco picture palace, opened on Sept. 19, 1927. Every detail of the theater contains historical significance, making it one the region's most valued cultural gems. www.kimotickets.com
Theater for improvisational comedy shows and open-mike nights. Check out “The Show” improv comedy show every Friday and Saturday night at 8pm. www.theboxabqtickets.com
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The Box Performance Space
100 Gold Ave SWTheater for improvisational comedy shows and open-mike nights. Check out “The Show” improv comedy show every Friday and Saturday night at 8pm. www.theboxabqtickets.com
Expansive museum featuring stones & gems, dinosaur skeletons & a time travel simulation ride.
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New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
1801 Mountain Rd NWExpansive museum featuring stones & gems, dinosaur skeletons & a time travel simulation ride.
Local history museum featuring maps, photos & crafts depicting the history of Albuquerque
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Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Rd NWLocal history museum featuring maps, photos & crafts depicting the history of Albuquerque
Make this your first stop to discover Pueblo Indian culture. View the renowned collection of Pueblo pottery and art, see traditional Native American dances honoring Mother Earth and meet artists selling their handcrafted works. Browse original works of pottery, turquoise jewelry and art at Shumakolowa Gifts, and taste the award-winning Tewa Taco and fresh baked Pueblo oven bread at Pueblo Harvest Café. Located just minutes from Old Town Albuquerque, the IPCC is a vibrant place for people of all cultures to share, learn and discover.
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Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2401 12th St NWMake this your first stop to discover Pueblo Indian culture. View the renowned collection of Pueblo pottery and art, see traditional Native American dances honoring Mother Earth and meet artists selling their handcrafted works. Browse original works of pottery, turquoise jewelry and art at Shumakolowa Gifts, and taste the award-winning Tewa Taco and fresh baked Pueblo oven bread at Pueblo Harvest Café. Located just minutes from Old Town Albuquerque, the IPCC is a vibrant place for people of all cultures to share, learn and discover.
A world-class center for Hispanic arts and culture featuring an art museum, a state-of-the art performing arts complex, a library and genealogy center, a restaurant and gift shop (Pop Fizz ice cream shop is also on the premises!). Enjoy art exhibitions throughout the year and celebrate Hispanic traditions through various festivals and celebrations including Cinco de Mayo and Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead).
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National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St SWA world-class center for Hispanic arts and culture featuring an art museum, a state-of-the art performing arts complex, a library and genealogy center, a restaurant and gift shop (Pop Fizz ice cream shop is also on the premises!). Enjoy art exhibitions throughout the year and celebrate Hispanic traditions through various festivals and celebrations including Cinco de Mayo and Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead).