Guidebook for Albuquerque
Food Scene
A quirky food hall made with shipping containers, anchored by Santa Fe Brewery Tap Room with several food options including Amore Pizzeria (wood-oven pizza), SA BBQ, On the Flip (beach grub), Pho Kup (Vietnamese), Guava Tree (juice bar and Latino sides), Squeezed Juice Bar, Nitro Fog Creamery, Cake Fetish, and Tesoro Arcade with '80s arcade consoles and pinball!
27 locals recommend
Tin Can Alley ABQ
6110 Alameda Blvd NEA quirky food hall made with shipping containers, anchored by Santa Fe Brewery Tap Room with several food options including Amore Pizzeria (wood-oven pizza), SA BBQ, On the Flip (beach grub), Pho Kup (Vietnamese), Guava Tree (juice bar and Latino sides), Squeezed Juice Bar, Nitro Fog Creamery, Cake Fetish, and Tesoro Arcade with '80s arcade consoles and pinball!
Sadie's
5400 Academy Rd NEGreat New Mexican food less than 15 minutes away from our vacation home.
A local chain with great breakfast, lunch & dinner menu, plus fantastic desserts and locally roasted coffee. Vegan options available.
232 locals recommend
Flying Star Cafe
3416 Central Ave NEA local chain with great breakfast, lunch & dinner menu, plus fantastic desserts and locally roasted coffee. Vegan options available.
Phenomenal waffles, both sweet and savory, located in Nob Hill. Vegan options available. Great coffee drinks.
45 locals recommend
La Waffleria
3710 Campus Blvd NEPhenomenal waffles, both sweet and savory, located in Nob Hill. Vegan options available. Great coffee drinks.
If you're looking for some Texas BBQ, head north on Tramway for 2 miles to County Line BBQ for the meats.
14 locals recommend
County Line Barbeque of Albuquerque
9600 Tramway Blvd NEIf you're looking for some Texas BBQ, head north on Tramway for 2 miles to County Line BBQ for the meats.
Perhaps the best New Mexican food in ABQ located near UNM. Vegan options available.
39 locals recommend
El Patio De Albuquerque
142 Harvard Drive SoutheastPerhaps the best New Mexican food in ABQ located near UNM. Vegan options available.
An ABQ icon located across from UNM. Known for their sweet rolls and breakfast burritos. Open very late.
148 locals recommend
Frontier
2400 Central Ave SEAn ABQ icon located across from UNM. Known for their sweet rolls and breakfast burritos. Open very late.
Great burgers, Happy Hour from 4-6 pm with drink and food specials.
24 locals recommend
5 Star Burgers
1710 Central Ave SWGreat burgers, Happy Hour from 4-6 pm with drink and food specials.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of ABQ's first local breweries. Great space indoors & outdoors. Food truck parked outside. Wide variety of excellent beers.
190 locals recommend
Marble Brewery
111 Marble Ave NWOne of ABQ's first local breweries. Great space indoors & outdoors. Food truck parked outside. Wide variety of excellent beers.
If you're looking for craft brews down in Nob Hill, stop by Bosque Brewing Co.'s Public House. Award-winning brews on tap plus some favorites from other local breweries.
51 locals recommend
Bosque Brewing Co. Public House - Nob Hill
106 Girard Blvd SEIf you're looking for craft brews down in Nob Hill, stop by Bosque Brewing Co.'s Public House. Award-winning brews on tap plus some favorites from other local breweries.
If you'd like to disappear for a drink, head to Vernon's Speakeasy. There's no sign. Just knock on the door under the red light. When they ask for a password, tell them, "Joe sent me," and you'll be admitted to the bar. Live music most nights.
34 locals recommend
Vernon's Speakeasy
6855 4th St NWIf you'd like to disappear for a drink, head to Vernon's Speakeasy. There's no sign. Just knock on the door under the red light. When they ask for a password, tell them, "Joe sent me," and you'll be admitted to the bar. Live music most nights.
Arguably the best brewery in Albuquerque. The original tap room is in an industrial district, but a series of rotating food trucks, outdoor patio, and cozy seating indoors make this worth the trip for those seeking out the best craft brews ABQ has to offer. If you want more a more spacious experience (but with a little less character), you can check out La Cumbre's west side location at 5600 Coors Blvd NW across the river.
48 locals recommend
La Cumbre Brewing Company
3313 Girard Blvd NEArguably the best brewery in Albuquerque. The original tap room is in an industrial district, but a series of rotating food trucks, outdoor patio, and cozy seating indoors make this worth the trip for those seeking out the best craft brews ABQ has to offer. If you want more a more spacious experience (but with a little less character), you can check out La Cumbre's west side location at 5600 Coors Blvd NW across the river.
Entertainment & Activities
If you're a baseball fan (or even a Simpsons fan), check out an Albuquerque Isotopes baseball game during the spring and summer months. The Isotopes are the Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers. This is one of the best minor league parks in the entire country. A fun experience for the whole family.
43 locals recommend
Isotopes Park
1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SEIf you're a baseball fan (or even a Simpsons fan), check out an Albuquerque Isotopes baseball game during the spring and summer months. The Isotopes are the Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers. This is one of the best minor league parks in the entire country. A fun experience for the whole family.
ABQ Biopark & Zoo is one of the highlights of Albuquerque, especially for families. The Zoo is expansive with several excellent exhibits, including polar bears, giraffes, zebras, hippos, elephants, crocodiles, and so much more.
263 locals recommend
ABQ BioPark
903 10th St SWABQ Biopark & Zoo is one of the highlights of Albuquerque, especially for families. The Zoo is expansive with several excellent exhibits, including polar bears, giraffes, zebras, hippos, elephants, crocodiles, and so much more.
If you take a trip up to Santa Fe, give yourself some time to experience Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return. It's an immersive experience like no other. It has a refrigerator portal. Need we say more? Get tickets in advance.
423 locals recommend
Meow Wolf
1352 Rufina CirIf you take a trip up to Santa Fe, give yourself some time to experience Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return. It's an immersive experience like no other. It has a refrigerator portal. Need we say more? Get tickets in advance.
ABQ's only independent movie theatre, located in Nob Hill. The Guild hosts an eclectic mix of small indie films and documentaries, classics and midnight screenings.
40 locals recommend
Guild Cinema
3405 Central Ave NEABQ's only independent movie theatre, located in Nob Hill. The Guild hosts an eclectic mix of small indie films and documentaries, classics and midnight screenings.
Main Event Entertainment opened in late 2016, and offers reserved bowling lanes, pool tables, an arcade, laser tag, plus food service including a full bar.
29 locals recommend
Main Event Albuquerque
4040 Pan American Fwy NEMain Event Entertainment opened in late 2016, and offers reserved bowling lanes, pool tables, an arcade, laser tag, plus food service including a full bar.
A two-tiered golf driving range with games for the whole family, including Angry Birds Golf, located along I-25. Reservations recommended.
Topgolf
A two-tiered golf driving range with games for the whole family, including Angry Birds Golf, located along I-25. Reservations recommended.
An immersive, interactive digital playground plus a full cafe and bar. Get tickets before you go.
18 locals recommend
Electric Playhouse
5201 Ouray Rd NWAn immersive, interactive digital playground plus a full cafe and bar. Get tickets before you go.
Arts & Culture
Located right next to Old Town, the Albuquerque Museum of Art & History features an eclectic mix of art and New Mexico historical exhibits. A great venue for art enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
219 locals recommend
Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Rd NWLocated right next to Old Town, the Albuquerque Museum of Art & History features an eclectic mix of art and New Mexico historical exhibits. A great venue for art enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
Located across the street from Explora and a short walk from Old Town, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science has fascinating exhibits, including several dinosaur fossils and Albuquerque's role in the advent and popularity of the personal computer. You can watch technicians work as they excavate recently discovered fossils as well as check out a nature film in 3-D on the large format screen.
176 locals recommend
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
1801 Mountain Rd NWLocated across the street from Explora and a short walk from Old Town, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science has fascinating exhibits, including several dinosaur fossils and Albuquerque's role in the advent and popularity of the personal computer. You can watch technicians work as they excavate recently discovered fossils as well as check out a nature film in 3-D on the large format screen.
Explora is one of the best family science museums in the country, located walking distance from Old Town Plaza, and across the street from the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science. Both kids and adults will have a great time with the many hands-on exhibits -- that is, if you can tear your kids away from the build-it-yourself marble run and kinetic ball structure just inside the entrance. Our family has enjoyed Explora over many years with numerous visits every year. Absolutely a must-do during your stay in Albuquerque.
178 locals recommend
Explora
1701 Mountain Rd NWExplora is one of the best family science museums in the country, located walking distance from Old Town Plaza, and across the street from the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science. Both kids and adults will have a great time with the many hands-on exhibits -- that is, if you can tear your kids away from the build-it-yourself marble run and kinetic ball structure just inside the entrance. Our family has enjoyed Explora over many years with numerous visits every year. Absolutely a must-do during your stay in Albuquerque.
Shopping
Explore over 150 stores and galleries tucked along winding brick paths to find New Mexico treasures to take home for you and your loved ones. Visit the historical center of Albuquerque and take a step back over 300 years to when the town was first founded in 1706.
Be sure to make your way over to Museum Row nearby to check out Explora, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, and the Albuquerque Museum of Art & History
184 locals recommend
Old Town Plaza
200 N Plaza St NWExplore over 150 stores and galleries tucked along winding brick paths to find New Mexico treasures to take home for you and your loved ones. Visit the historical center of Albuquerque and take a step back over 300 years to when the town was first founded in 1706.
Be sure to make your way over to Museum Row nearby to check out Explora, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, and the Albuquerque Museum of Art & History
Upscale outdoor shopping area featuring The Apple Store, The North Face, Lululemon and many more, plus several restaurants.
62 locals recommend
ABQ Uptown
2200 Louisiana Blvd NEUpscale outdoor shopping area featuring The Apple Store, The North Face, Lululemon and many more, plus several restaurants.
Iconic shopping district along historic Route 66 (Central Ave. east of the University of New Mexico). Several local independent shops plus a variety of fantastic restaurants.
209 locals recommend
Nob Hill
Iconic shopping district along historic Route 66 (Central Ave. east of the University of New Mexico). Several local independent shops plus a variety of fantastic restaurants.
Parks & Nature
Elena Gallegos is a great place to go for a hike in the Sandia Foothills. Located just 2 miles east of our vacation home. Adventurous hikers can hike up the trail next to the access road and save the $2 parking fee upon entering the park, but beware: the access road is quite steep.
54 locals recommend
Elena Gallegos Open Space
7100 Tramway Blvd NEElena Gallegos is a great place to go for a hike in the Sandia Foothills. Located just 2 miles east of our vacation home. Adventurous hikers can hike up the trail next to the access road and save the $2 parking fee upon entering the park, but beware: the access road is quite steep.
Sightseeing
Sandia Peak Tramway is a unique 2.7 mile journey up the Sandia Mountains over deep canyons to a spectacular view of Albuquerque below and hiking trails at the top of the mountain.
502 locals recommend
Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NESandia Peak Tramway is a unique 2.7 mile journey up the Sandia Mountains over deep canyons to a spectacular view of Albuquerque below and hiking trails at the top of the mountain.