Michael’s guidebook
Food scene
Vinaigrette
1720 Central Ave SWDelicious salad fare
Modern General
1720 Central Ave SWDelicious breakfast and brunch
Simply the best beers in town, and the first female indigenous owned brewery in the US!
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Bow & Arrow Brewing Company
608 McKnight Ave NWSimply the best beers in town, and the first female indigenous owned brewery in the US!
Farina Pizzeria
510 Central Ave SEHands down best pizza in town
Locally sourced ingredients for delicious breakfast and lunch
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Grove Cafe & Market
600 Central Ave SELocally sourced ingredients for delicious breakfast and lunch
Most loved among Albuquerque's dozens of local breweries
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Marble Brewery
111 Marble Ave NWMost loved among Albuquerque's dozens of local breweries
For the best New Mexican fare, just down the street
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Duran Central Pharmacy
1815 Central Ave NWFor the best New Mexican fare, just down the street
For the truly special occasion, Los Poblanos brunch and dinner never disappoint! Make sure to stop by the Farm Shop for local lavendar and other products if you go before 6pm.
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Campo at Los Poblanos
4803 Rio Grande Blvd NWFor the truly special occasion, Los Poblanos brunch and dinner never disappoint! Make sure to stop by the Farm Shop for local lavendar and other products if you go before 6pm.
Java Joe's
906 Park Ave SWFunky local diner
The Acre
4410 Wyoming Blvd NEDelicious local vegetarian spot
Rooftop views of the sunset are the best in town! Decent cocktails too.
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Apothecary Lounge
806 Central Ave SERooftop views of the sunset are the best in town! Decent cocktails too.
Tranquil setting to relax with a friend and try some of our favorite local wines
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Casa Rondeña Winery
733 Chavez RdTranquil setting to relax with a friend and try some of our favorite local wines
Awesome eatery with over a dozen restaurants and outdoor courtyard
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Sawmill Market
1909 Bellamah Ave NWAwesome eatery with over a dozen restaurants and outdoor courtyard
Sightseeing
Take the gondola or drive up the backside to the top of the Sandias -- go for a hike along the crest and enjoy the views, especially at sunset
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Sandia Crest
Take the gondola or drive up the backside to the top of the Sandias -- go for a hike along the crest and enjoy the views, especially at sunset
Dive into the history, culture, food and arts of our Pueblo Indian communities
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Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2401 12th St NWDive into the history, culture, food and arts of our Pueblo Indian communities
Museum, art, performances, and more!
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National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St SWMuseum, art, performances, and more!
17 miles of trail along the river, accessible via Tingley Beach (3/4 mile) or the Rio Grande Nature Center (3 miles)
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Bosque Trail
Bosque Trail17 miles of trail along the river, accessible via Tingley Beach (3/4 mile) or the Rio Grande Nature Center (3 miles)
Favorite local hike through the hoodoos and vistas (about 40 mins drive)
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Tent Rocks
0 NM-22Favorite local hike through the hoodoos and vistas (about 40 mins drive)
Best kept local secret... San Antonio Hot Springs, drive within 1/2 mile (road six months of the year) or hike in 6 miles from the main highway
San Antonio Hot Spring
Best kept local secret... San Antonio Hot Springs, drive within 1/2 mile (road six months of the year) or hike in 6 miles from the main highway
Catch a flamenco show over dinner and a drink!
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Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque
800 Rio Grande Blvd NWCatch a flamenco show over dinner and a drink!
Pre-puebloan rock art, 800+ years old!
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Monument Nazzjonali Petroglyph
Western Trail NorthwestPre-puebloan rock art, 800+ years old!
Pre-puebloan rock art, 800+ years old!
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Monument Nazzjonali Petroglyph
Western Trail NorthwestPre-puebloan rock art, 800+ years old!
For the sand boarding and instagram jumping :)
(About a four hour drive)
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Monument Nazzjonali tal-Ħitan Safra
For the sand boarding and instagram jumping :)
(About a four hour drive)
Neighborhoods
Go walk around the plaza where Albuquerque was first founded in 1706 -- local shops, crafts, wine, and more
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Old Town
Go walk around the plaza where Albuquerque was first founded in 1706 -- local shops, crafts, wine, and more
City/town information
If you head up to Santa Fe, spare the extra time to drive the Turquoise Trail and stop in one of the funky arts colonies along the way!
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Madrid
If you head up to Santa Fe, spare the extra time to drive the Turquoise Trail and stop in one of the funky arts colonies along the way!
Of course, you're only an hour from Santa Fe -- too much to list here! But head to the plaza, Meow Wolf, Canyon Road arts galleries, the mountain (hiking/skiing/etc.), and one of the many incredible restaurants.
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Santa Fe
Of course, you're only an hour from Santa Fe -- too much to list here! But head to the plaza, Meow Wolf, Canyon Road arts galleries, the mountain (hiking/skiing/etc.), and one of the many incredible restaurants.