FUN IN THE 505
Sightseeing
Plan to eat either at the bottom (Santiagos) or the top (Ten 3). If weather permits, the outside deck at Santiagos at sunset is really nice. Bring a jacket because it's cold at the top. Numerous hiking trails at the top to walk on so wear appropriate shoes if you plan to hike. When entering tram get all the way to one side so you can see the views (especially with little ones).
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Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NEPlan to eat either at the bottom (Santiagos) or the top (Ten 3). If weather permits, the outside deck at Santiagos at sunset is really nice. Bring a jacket because it's cold at the top. Numerous hiking trails at the top to walk on so wear appropriate shoes if you plan to hike. When entering tram get all the way to one side so you can see the views (especially with little ones).
You can usually find free street parking or a free parking lot (except during balloon fiesta). Stroll around and look at the shops. Plan to eat at a local New Mexican restaurant or at least stop for a margarita. Beautiful on Christmas Eve. During nice weather you may find some local artists selling jewelry near the square.
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Old Town Plaza
200 North Plaza Street NorthwestYou can usually find free street parking or a free parking lot (except during balloon fiesta). Stroll around and look at the shops. Plan to eat at a local New Mexican restaurant or at least stop for a margarita. Beautiful on Christmas Eve. During nice weather you may find some local artists selling jewelry near the square.
San Felipe de Neri Church
2005 N Plaza St NWHistorical, beautiful, famous
about 2 and a half hr drive from Abq
Most people find the kivas really interesting. Go only if the weather is nice. Do not go if it may rain or if it's really windy.
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Chaco Canyon
Navajo Service Route 14about 2 and a half hr drive from Abq
Most people find the kivas really interesting. Go only if the weather is nice. Do not go if it may rain or if it's really windy.
about a 3 hr drive but really worth the drive if you have never seen a cavern before.
Leave early in the morning or drive down and stay the night because it takes all day.
You can walk down on your own or take a guide. Wear good shoes.
Inquire about the bat release. That is cool to see if you can.
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park
about a 3 hr drive but really worth the drive if you have never seen a cavern before.
Leave early in the morning or drive down and stay the night because it takes all day.
You can walk down on your own or take a guide. Wear good shoes.
Inquire about the bat release. That is cool to see if you can.
about a 3 hr drive from Abq
Go only in nice weather. Do not go if it's rainy or windy. If you have kids they can go sledding down the hills. You can buy a saucer in the gift shop or bring one with you. You can park your car and hang out and watch them "sled" for hours.
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Monumento Nacional de las Dunas de Arena Blancas
about a 3 hr drive from Abq
Go only in nice weather. Do not go if it's rainy or windy. If you have kids they can go sledding down the hills. You can buy a saucer in the gift shop or bring one with you. You can park your car and hang out and watch them "sled" for hours.
annual Balloon Fiesta every October
If you are not here in Oct to see the mass ascension of balloons...you can learn about hot sir balloon history at the museum at balloon fiesta park
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Parque del Festival de Globos Aerostáticos
annual Balloon Fiesta every October
If you are not here in Oct to see the mass ascension of balloons...you can learn about hot sir balloon history at the museum at balloon fiesta park
Plaza de Santa Fe
63 Lincoln Aveshopping
ABQ Uptown
2200 Louisiana Blvd NESpend the day walking around the shops and art galleries. Great restaurants too. Local artists selling goods. Live music
Numerous art festivals throughout the year. Just go to Santa Fe plaza and park in a parking lot and walk from there.
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Plaza de Santa Fe
63 Lincoln AveSpend the day walking around the shops and art galleries. Great restaurants too. Local artists selling goods. Live music
Numerous art festivals throughout the year. Just go to Santa Fe plaza and park in a parking lot and walk from there.
Funky area of town with cool shops to walk through. Great place to stroll and people watch. Kelly's brew pub has outdoor seating. Funky stores, interesting restaurants and artsy people makes for a fun time.
The Co OP is a great health food market and there is a great spice/tea shop around the corner.
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Nob Hill
Funky area of town with cool shops to walk through. Great place to stroll and people watch. Kelly's brew pub has outdoor seating. Funky stores, interesting restaurants and artsy people makes for a fun time.
The Co OP is a great health food market and there is a great spice/tea shop around the corner.
Kids
If your kids need exercise or entertainment. Great when the weather is bad.
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Cool Springz
5205 San Mateo Blvd NEIf your kids need exercise or entertainment. Great when the weather is bad.
Great place to relax while the kids play. It is small enough that they can run around and play while you enjoy dinner or a cocktail.
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Main Event Albuquerque
4040 Pan American Fwy NEGreat place to relax while the kids play. It is small enough that they can run around and play while you enjoy dinner or a cocktail.
Hands on science museum for kids of all ages. Check their events for the day. Pack snacks and lunch to eat outside near the playground. Go up the cool elevator to the end floor.
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Centro de Ciencias Explora
1701 Mountain Rd NWHands on science museum for kids of all ages. Check their events for the day. Pack snacks and lunch to eat outside near the playground. Go up the cool elevator to the end floor.
Art
This is a very unusual experience. It can be fun for just adults or even the whole family. Plan on spending more time than you would think to explore the whole place. If the kids want to stay longer you can wait for them in the cafe and have a beer or wine while they play and explore.
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Meow Wolf
1352 Rufina CirThis is a very unusual experience. It can be fun for just adults or even the whole family. Plan on spending more time than you would think to explore the whole place. If the kids want to stay longer you can wait for them in the cafe and have a beer or wine while they play and explore.
The venue is beautiful. It's outside and really a neat place to watch a live performance.
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Santa Fe Opera
301 Opera DrThe venue is beautiful. It's outside and really a neat place to watch a live performance.
Adult Entertainment
Sandia Resort & Casino
30 Rainbow RdFood Scene
Owl Cafe
800 Eubank Blvd NElocal diner
specials every day
Los Cuates
4901 Lomas Blvd NEA local favorite for New Mexican food
A favorite local gourmet pizza place.
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Farina Alto Pizzeria & Wine Bar
10721 Montgomery Blvd NEA favorite local gourmet pizza place.
A favorite local pizza place. They also have sandwiches and salads. Kids can watch them make the pizzas. Eat in is nice and they also have a drive through carry out window. No waiters
order at counter,pick your seat, they call your name, get your food
you can call ahead and have it ready when you get there so there's no wait
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Dion's
8100 Wyoming Blvd NEA favorite local pizza place. They also have sandwiches and salads. Kids can watch them make the pizzas. Eat in is nice and they also have a drive through carry out window. No waiters
order at counter,pick your seat, they call your name, get your food
you can call ahead and have it ready when you get there so there's no wait
New Mexico fast food burgers.
Try green chili (its hot though)
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Blake's Lotaburger
6210 4th St NWNew Mexico fast food burgers.
Try green chili (its hot though)
Favorite local fast food place for breakfast burritos.
They also have burgers, fries etc
Twisters Burgers and Burritos
740 Juan Tabo Blvd NEFavorite local fast food place for breakfast burritos.
They also have burgers, fries etc
Favorite local hangout for breakfast, lunch, dinner or just dessert.
Many locations all over Abq.
outdoor seating at most locations
Great place to get a muffin and coffee and people watch. Great place to take a laptop and hang out drinking coffee while you get some work done. I like their breakfasts or just going to get dessert.
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Flying Star Cafe
3416 Central Ave NEFavorite local hangout for breakfast, lunch, dinner or just dessert.
Many locations all over Abq.
outdoor seating at most locations
Great place to get a muffin and coffee and people watch. Great place to take a laptop and hang out drinking coffee while you get some work done. I like their breakfasts or just going to get dessert.
Nice environment to sit and have a drink, snack or dessert.
Smoothies, great ice cream, brewery, coffee shop, pizza
Outdoor seating
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Green Jeans Farmery
3600 Cutler Ave NENice environment to sit and have a drink, snack or dessert.
Smoothies, great ice cream, brewery, coffee shop, pizza
Outdoor seating