Himadri’s guidebook for Albuquerque
Sightseeing
The Rio Grande Nature Center State Park is a must-visit place for bird-watching and seeing pollinator and native plant gardens. There are several trails that you can take to enjoy the beauty of this gem. The park is day-use only and no camping is allowed.
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Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
2901 Candelaria Rd NWThe Rio Grande Nature Center State Park is a must-visit place for bird-watching and seeing pollinator and native plant gardens. There are several trails that you can take to enjoy the beauty of this gem. The park is day-use only and no camping is allowed.
ABQ Bio park offers you an excellent opportunity to experience plants and animals from around the globe. You can visit the ABQ Bio Park Zoo that is spread over 94 acres and houses over 900 animals. You can also admire the abundant plant life in the Botanic garden or see your favorite sea creatures at the aquarium. There are also three fishing ponds, a model boat pond and numerous walking trails for you to enjoy.
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ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
2601 Central Ave NWABQ Bio park offers you an excellent opportunity to experience plants and animals from around the globe. You can visit the ABQ Bio Park Zoo that is spread over 94 acres and houses over 900 animals. You can also admire the abundant plant life in the Botanic garden or see your favorite sea creatures at the aquarium. There are also three fishing ponds, a model boat pond and numerous walking trails for you to enjoy.
Sandia tramway gives you the opportunity ascend one of America's most stunning urban peaks. Reaching the 10,378-foot crest of the Sandia Mountains, an 11,000 square mile panoramic view awaits you.
It’s an elevation of the body, mind, and soul in a mere 15 minutes.
There is also a restaurant at the top of the peak for you to enjoy tasty food while being mesmerized by the view.
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Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NESandia tramway gives you the opportunity ascend one of America's most stunning urban peaks. Reaching the 10,378-foot crest of the Sandia Mountains, an 11,000 square mile panoramic view awaits you.
It’s an elevation of the body, mind, and soul in a mere 15 minutes.
There is also a restaurant at the top of the peak for you to enjoy tasty food while being mesmerized by the view.
Enjoy a ride in hot air balloons anytime of the year! Book an early morning or sunset ride to see the city in its several moods.
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Rainbow Ryders, Inc.
5601 Eagle Rock Ave NEEnjoy a ride in hot air balloons anytime of the year! Book an early morning or sunset ride to see the city in its several moods.
History
Petroglyph National Monument protects one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America, featuring designs and symbols carved onto volcanic rocks by Native Americans and Spanish settlers 400 to 700 years ago. These images are a valuable record of cultural expression and hold profound spiritual significance for contemporary Native Americans and for the descendants of the early Spanish settlers.
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Petroglyph National Monument
Western Trail NorthwestPetroglyph National Monument protects one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America, featuring designs and symbols carved onto volcanic rocks by Native Americans and Spanish settlers 400 to 700 years ago. These images are a valuable record of cultural expression and hold profound spiritual significance for contemporary Native Americans and for the descendants of the early Spanish settlers.
Historic Old Town has been the heart of Albuquerque since the city was founded here in 1706. Today, Old Town is the city's cultural center, with numerous museums and more than 100 shops, galleries and restaurants.
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Old Town
Historic Old Town has been the heart of Albuquerque since the city was founded here in 1706. Today, Old Town is the city's cultural center, with numerous museums and more than 100 shops, galleries and restaurants.
The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is owned and operated by the 19 Indian Pueblos of New Mexico and dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of Pueblo Indian Culture, History and Art.
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Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2401 12th St NWThe Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is owned and operated by the 19 Indian Pueblos of New Mexico and dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of Pueblo Indian Culture, History and Art.
Neighborhoods
The North Valley/Los Ranchos/Corrales areas are all in a lush green valley that runs along the Rio Grande and is the most sought after area in ABQ. This area is known for its great outdoor and is perfect for people who love nature-related activities, wineries, farmers markets and peaceful spas.
It is also home to some of the best farms, ranches, restaurants and wineries.
North Valley
The North Valley/Los Ranchos/Corrales areas are all in a lush green valley that runs along the Rio Grande and is the most sought after area in ABQ. This area is known for its great outdoor and is perfect for people who love nature-related activities, wineries, farmers markets and peaceful spas.
It is also home to some of the best farms, ranches, restaurants and wineries.
City/town information
The city of Santa Fe is just an hours drive from ABQ. It is known for its Pueblo-style architecture and is a hotbed for all things artistic.
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Santa Fe
The city of Santa Fe is just an hours drive from ABQ. It is known for its Pueblo-style architecture and is a hotbed for all things artistic.
Museum
The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is the nation’s only congressionally chartered museum in its field and an intriguing place to learn the story of the Atomic Age,
from early research of nuclear development through today’s uses of nuclear technology.
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Det Nationale Museum for Nuklearvidenskab og Historie
601 Eubank Blvd SEThe National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is the nation’s only congressionally chartered museum in its field and an intriguing place to learn the story of the Atomic Age,
from early research of nuclear development through today’s uses of nuclear technology.
The Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum is a museum dedicated to the worldwide history, science, and art of all types of ballooning and lighter-than-air flight.
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Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
9201 Balloon Museum Dr NEThe Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum is a museum dedicated to the worldwide history, science, and art of all types of ballooning and lighter-than-air flight.
Food scene
New Mexico has a long history of wine production, within American wine, especially along the Rio Grande, from its capital Santa Fe, the city of Albuquerque with its surrounding metropolitan area, and in valleys like the Mesilla and the Mimbres River valleys.
ABQ has many wineries that you can visit and enjoy! The Casa Rondena Winery is one of the best wineries in the city.
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Casa Rondeña Winery
733 Chavez RdNew Mexico has a long history of wine production, within American wine, especially along the Rio Grande, from its capital Santa Fe, the city of Albuquerque with its surrounding metropolitan area, and in valleys like the Mesilla and the Mimbres River valleys.
ABQ has many wineries that you can visit and enjoy! The Casa Rondena Winery is one of the best wineries in the city.
While you are in ABQ, try some of the best New Mexican food in town!
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El Pinto Restaurant
10500 4th St NWWhile you are in ABQ, try some of the best New Mexican food in town!
While you are in ABQ, try some of the best New Mexican food in town!
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Casa de Benavidez
8032 4th St NWWhile you are in ABQ, try some of the best New Mexican food in town!
One of the best places to eat in the city if you are vegan or vegetarian!
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Thai Vegan
5505 Osuna Rd NEOne of the best places to eat in the city if you are vegan or vegetarian!
Shopping
Nob Hill is undoubtedly Albuquerque’s go-to district for unique, local retail and has the best shopping selection in the city. You’ll find clothing, groceries, jewelry, art, home necessities, cosmetics, novelties, and much more!
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Nob Hill Business Center
113 Carlisle Blvd SENob Hill is undoubtedly Albuquerque’s go-to district for unique, local retail and has the best shopping selection in the city. You’ll find clothing, groceries, jewelry, art, home necessities, cosmetics, novelties, and much more!
Coronado Mall
Coronado MallAwesome place for shopping, dining and entertainment!