Guidebook for Albuquerque
Food Scene
The pizzas are absolutely delicious! All pizzas at 12" great for two and enough for left overs if you are solo. They use only the freshest, organic ingredients and make every pizza to order. They have the ability to make gluten and soy free crusts and are generally very accommodating. They are open Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
http://www.firenzepizzeria.com/
Firenze Pizzeria
12501 Candelaria Road NortheastThe pizzas are absolutely delicious! All pizzas at 12" great for two and enough for left overs if you are solo. They use only the freshest, organic ingredients and make every pizza to order. They have the ability to make gluten and soy free crusts and are generally very accommodating. They are open Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
http://www.firenzepizzeria.com/
Great local scene. Fabulous place to sit with a cup of coffee, hear live music on the weekend mornings, or just eat a great breakfast or lunch. They have sidewalk seating as well as many tables inside. The place tends to be busy but you never have to wait long. Excellent coffee, baked goods and a wide variety of choices on menu. http://downtownjavajoes.com/
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Java Joe's
906 Park Ave SWGreat local scene. Fabulous place to sit with a cup of coffee, hear live music on the weekend mornings, or just eat a great breakfast or lunch. They have sidewalk seating as well as many tables inside. The place tends to be busy but you never have to wait long. Excellent coffee, baked goods and a wide variety of choices on menu. http://downtownjavajoes.com/
BEST breakfast in town (New Mexican menu), always packed with locals, and friendly staff.
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Barelas Coffee House
1502 4th St SWBEST breakfast in town (New Mexican menu), always packed with locals, and friendly staff.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great patio. Good beers. Shuffle board and foosball inside.
http://boesebrothers.com/
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Boese Brothers Brewing
601 Gold Ave SWGreat patio. Good beers. Shuffle board and foosball inside.
http://boesebrothers.com/
Anodyne sits right in the middle of Albuquerque's downtown nightlife scene, and since there's no cover, there's no reason not to stop in while you're out celebrating the weekend with friends. There is comfortable seating, neat decorations, and plenty of pool tables. They have a full bar. They do not serve food but allow you to bring your own food and there are often food trucks right outside. Definitely my favorite bar in Albuquerque.
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Anodyne
409 Central Ave NWAnodyne sits right in the middle of Albuquerque's downtown nightlife scene, and since there's no cover, there's no reason not to stop in while you're out celebrating the weekend with friends. There is comfortable seating, neat decorations, and plenty of pool tables. They have a full bar. They do not serve food but allow you to bring your own food and there are often food trucks right outside. Definitely my favorite bar in Albuquerque.
This is one of my favorites. There are arcade games, good loaded fries and tater tots, and a general comfortable vibe. It draws a good crowd too. The other customers always seem like people I would like to spend time with and the place has a very down to earth feel to it. The service can be a bit slow but they are good people and will treat you well.
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Sister Bar
407 Central Ave NWThis is one of my favorites. There are arcade games, good loaded fries and tater tots, and a general comfortable vibe. It draws a good crowd too. The other customers always seem like people I would like to spend time with and the place has a very down to earth feel to it. The service can be a bit slow but they are good people and will treat you well.
Sightseeing
http://www.balloonmuseum.com/
Informative, interactive one-of-a-kind museum.
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Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
9201 Balloon Museum Dr NEhttp://www.balloonmuseum.com/
Informative, interactive one-of-a-kind museum.
http://www.chapelguadalupe.com/
A special place in Old Town. It is a religious chapel but wonderful to visit even if you are not religious. Beautiful round glass window, quiet place to contemplate and rest.
Chapel of Our Lady of Guadalupe
404 San Felipe St NWhttp://www.chapelguadalupe.com/
A special place in Old Town. It is a religious chapel but wonderful to visit even if you are not religious. Beautiful round glass window, quiet place to contemplate and rest.
64-acre zoo has great animal exhibits. A great place to spend an afternoon. Can take a train from here to the BioPark. Within walking distance of house. In the summer they have Friday night music.
https://www.cabq.gov/culturalservices/biopark/zoo
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ABQ BioPark
903 10th St SW64-acre zoo has great animal exhibits. A great place to spend an afternoon. Can take a train from here to the BioPark. Within walking distance of house. In the summer they have Friday night music.
https://www.cabq.gov/culturalservices/biopark/zoo
Beautiful all times of the year! In addition to the magnificent gardens includes a Japanese garden, heritage farm, bugarium and children's fantasy garden. In December and January they host the River of Lights, a spectacular evening event with lights of all sorts depicting animals and plants. In the summer they have Thursday night concerts.
https://www.cabq.gov/culturalservices/biopark/garden
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ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
2601 Central Ave NWBeautiful all times of the year! In addition to the magnificent gardens includes a Japanese garden, heritage farm, bugarium and children's fantasy garden. In December and January they host the River of Lights, a spectacular evening event with lights of all sorts depicting animals and plants. In the summer they have Thursday night concerts.
https://www.cabq.gov/culturalservices/biopark/garden
Arts & Culture
http://www.albuquerquemuseum.org/
Located in the heart of old town with a great permanent collection and well curated special exhibits.
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Albuquerque Muzej
2000 Mountain Rd NWhttp://www.albuquerquemuseum.org/
Located in the heart of old town with a great permanent collection and well curated special exhibits.
http://www.indianpueblo.org/
Incredible exhibits on the 19 pueblos in New Mexico. Recently renovated museum. Live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights between April and October.
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Indijanski kulturni centar Pueblo
2401 12th St NWhttp://www.indianpueblo.org/
Incredible exhibits on the 19 pueblos in New Mexico. Recently renovated museum. Live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights between April and October.
Incredible space with lots of opportunities to learn about Hispanic culture and art. Check website for a schedule of exhibits and events: http://www.nhccnm.org/ If possible try to schedule your visit when the Torrón is open (12 - 5 on Saturday and Sunday). Inside is an incredible unique fresco depicting the history of hispanic culture. Pop Fizz Paleteria onsite is a great place to grab a snack or a popsicle (open 11 - 8)
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National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St SWIncredible space with lots of opportunities to learn about Hispanic culture and art. Check website for a schedule of exhibits and events: http://www.nhccnm.org/ If possible try to schedule your visit when the Torrón is open (12 - 5 on Saturday and Sunday). Inside is an incredible unique fresco depicting the history of hispanic culture. Pop Fizz Paleteria onsite is a great place to grab a snack or a popsicle (open 11 - 8)
Parks & Nature
Great place to get a feel for the Bosque, bird watch, and take in Albuquerque's art and history. This is a gem and one of my all time favorite places to spend an afternoon. The space is quiet, peaceful and inspiring.
https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/open-space/open-space-visitor-center
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Open Space Visitor Center
6500 Coors Blvd NWGreat place to get a feel for the Bosque, bird watch, and take in Albuquerque's art and history. This is a gem and one of my all time favorite places to spend an afternoon. The space is quiet, peaceful and inspiring.
https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/open-space/open-space-visitor-center
http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/SPD/riograndenaturecenterstatepark.html
Indoor and outdoor exhibits, easy access to the Bosque and river, great place for birding.
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Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
2901 Candelaria Rd NWhttp://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/SPD/riograndenaturecenterstatepark.html
Indoor and outdoor exhibits, easy access to the Bosque and river, great place for birding.