Guidebook for Albuquerque
Arts & Culture
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
4401 Alameda Blvd NEOctober Fiesta!
Sandia Resort & Casino
30 Rainbow RdEasy access to the shows, slots and buffet!
The Town of Bernalillo and the State Transportation Department are perpetuating a pattern of auto-oriented retail sprawl along Highway 550, necessitating the present bridge widening project and construction nuisance. However, this ancient pueblo site, located overlooking the Rio Grande just past all the nonsense, is well worth your time. Especially if you haven't got much of it.
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Coronado Historic Site
485 Kuaua RdThe Town of Bernalillo and the State Transportation Department are perpetuating a pattern of auto-oriented retail sprawl along Highway 550, necessitating the present bridge widening project and construction nuisance. However, this ancient pueblo site, located overlooking the Rio Grande just past all the nonsense, is well worth your time. Especially if you haven't got much of it.
Site of ancient Pueblo village of Giusewa and mission church.
On October 6, 2018 this is the location of the 18th Annual New Mexico Archaeology Fair, which should be cool and is free.
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Jemez Historic Site
18160 NM-4Site of ancient Pueblo village of Giusewa and mission church.
On October 6, 2018 this is the location of the 18th Annual New Mexico Archaeology Fair, which should be cool and is free.
Sightseeing
Home to one of my favorite restaurants - The Indigo Crow, and many other cool spots like Casa San Ysidro and the old church and cemetery.
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Corrales
Home to one of my favorite restaurants - The Indigo Crow, and many other cool spots like Casa San Ysidro and the old church and cemetery.
Wonderful museum in restored hacienda featuring Spanish colonial collections in heart of old Corrales.
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Casa San Ysidro
973 Old Church RdWonderful museum in restored hacienda featuring Spanish colonial collections in heart of old Corrales.
Original Route 66 - 4th Street - through Los Ranchos offers antique shopping.
Or take the scenic drive down Rio Grande Boulevard all the way to Old Town Plaza.
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Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
Original Route 66 - 4th Street - through Los Ranchos offers antique shopping.
Or take the scenic drive down Rio Grande Boulevard all the way to Old Town Plaza.
Drive north up old 66 along the railroad tracks to Bernalillo's mainstreet, home to the wonderful Range Cafe original location.
Bernalillo
Drive north up old 66 along the railroad tracks to Bernalillo's mainstreet, home to the wonderful Range Cafe original location.
Great (only) place to rent horses for a group or private trail ride. Costly, but nice horses and very nice place to ride - on pueblo land you can't visit any other way.
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Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort And Spa
1300 Tuyuna TrailGreat (only) place to rent horses for a group or private trail ride. Costly, but nice horses and very nice place to ride - on pueblo land you can't visit any other way.
Nice day drive north into the mountains past the present day Jemez Pueblo to the Village of Jemez Springs. These are the closest natural mineral waters for soaking. The Bath House is a day spa now. The natural pools can be sketchy. Continue on to view or hike. Check out the Valles Caldera.
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Jemez Springs
Nice day drive north into the mountains past the present day Jemez Pueblo to the Village of Jemez Springs. These are the closest natural mineral waters for soaking. The Bath House is a day spa now. The natural pools can be sketchy. Continue on to view or hike. Check out the Valles Caldera.
Food Scene
Indigo Crow Cafe
4515 Corrales RdGreat patio and brunch.
Worth the drive. Food is great. Next door is classic old bar Silva's.
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Range Cafe Bernalillo
925 S Camino Del PuebloWorth the drive. Food is great. Next door is classic old bar Silva's.
Closest best pizza and a finely crafted microbrew.
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Il Vicino Wood Oven Pizza - West Side Albuquerque
10701 Corrales RdClosest best pizza and a finely crafted microbrew.
GREAT beers and everything, like truffle oil fries .... mmmm.
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Steel Bender Brewyard
8305 2nd St NWGREAT beers and everything, like truffle oil fries .... mmmm.
Drinks & Nightlife
Silva's Saloon
955 S Camino Del PuebloIf you like old bars, here's an institution.
Famous New Mexican restaurant and bar. Presidents dine here. Check out the celebrity photos in the halls and the giant geodes in the bar. Eat in the bar or on a patio. Silver Coin margaritas!
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El Pinto Restaurant
10500 4th St NWFamous New Mexican restaurant and bar. Presidents dine here. Check out the celebrity photos in the halls and the giant geodes in the bar. Eat in the bar or on a patio. Silver Coin margaritas!
Essentials
Closest grocery. Easy access EXCEPT during afternoon rush hours (3-7pm) Same with any cross-river routes.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
5112 Lomas Blvd NEClosest grocery. Easy access EXCEPT during afternoon rush hours (3-7pm) Same with any cross-river routes.
Everything Else
In case our dogs don't get along or you have more than one this is a very nice kennel. I leave Big Dog here when I leave town without him.
Canine Country Club & Feline Inn - North
7327 4th St NWIn case our dogs don't get along or you have more than one this is a very nice kennel. I leave Big Dog here when I leave town without him.