ABQ Guidebook
Food scene
They have the best pizza around. Truly Italian. You can sit inside where they have art featured by different local artists monthly or have a glass of wine on the patio. The owner is a great guy who has created a great space.
99 locals recommend
Farina Pizzeria
510 Central Ave SEThey have the best pizza around. Truly Italian. You can sit inside where they have art featured by different local artists monthly or have a glass of wine on the patio. The owner is a great guy who has created a great space.
The Grove is a very trendy urban restaurant that features local farm fresh ingredients. A great place for breakfast or lunch. Located on Historic Route 66.
131 locals recommend
Grove Cafe & Market
600 Central Ave SEThe Grove is a very trendy urban restaurant that features local farm fresh ingredients. A great place for breakfast or lunch. Located on Historic Route 66.
Garcia's Kitchen is a local favorite for New Mexican food. A must have on your trip. Try the Carne Adovada or some biscochitos. You won't regret it.
24 locals recommend
Garcia's Kitchen - The Original
1736 Central Ave SWGarcia's Kitchen is a local favorite for New Mexican food. A must have on your trip. Try the Carne Adovada or some biscochitos. You won't regret it.
Nexus Blue Smokehouse
1511 Broadway Boulevard SoutheastNexus Brewery has great local brews and BBQ. A great combo!
The Artichoke Cafe is a cute sit down, have a glass of wine with upscale food kind of place. Great for a date with that someone special.
48 locals recommend
Artichoke Cafe
424 Central Ave SEThe Artichoke Cafe is a cute sit down, have a glass of wine with upscale food kind of place. Great for a date with that someone special.
When I say local I mean local. Golden Crown is a traditional Italian pizzeria and bakery right here in ABQ. We are so lucky to have this gem. A must visit!
67 locals recommend
Golden Crown Panaderia
1103 Mountain Rd NWWhen I say local I mean local. Golden Crown is a traditional Italian pizzeria and bakery right here in ABQ. We are so lucky to have this gem. A must visit!
Frontier is a must visit local favorite. They feature amazing local NM food and of course a frontier roll. All I can say is YUM!
148 locals recommend
Frontier
2400 Central Ave SEFrontier is a must visit local favorite. They feature amazing local NM food and of course a frontier roll. All I can say is YUM!
A local Italian favorite. All the food is great, but especially the Tiramisu. You can thank me later :)
24 locals recommend
Saggios
107 Cornell Dr SEA local Italian favorite. All the food is great, but especially the Tiramisu. You can thank me later :)
Two Fools is a traditional Irish pub. They have a great food and drink selection. I would recommend the Guinness stew and Irish coffee. You won't be sorry!
54 locals recommend
Two Fools Tavern
3211 Central Ave NETwo Fools is a traditional Irish pub. They have a great food and drink selection. I would recommend the Guinness stew and Irish coffee. You won't be sorry!
Sawmill Market is a great place with local restaurants and breweries located in the Historic Sawmill District. This market is close to Old Town, Hotel ABQ and the museum district. A great place for brunch, lunch, a drink or a beer.
140 locals recommend
Sawmill Market
1909 Bellamah Ave NWSawmill Market is a great place with local restaurants and breweries located in the Historic Sawmill District. This market is close to Old Town, Hotel ABQ and the museum district. A great place for brunch, lunch, a drink or a beer.
A great local restaurant to have an organic farm to table experience. Located in lovely Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.
84 locals recommend
Farm & Table
8917 4th St NWA great local restaurant to have an organic farm to table experience. Located in lovely Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.
Green Jeans is a cool compound made out of shipping containers. It is a fun place to get a local beer from Santa Fe Brewing, have some local food and have ice cream hand crafted in front of your eyes. They often feature local musicians.
73 locals recommend
Green Jeans Farmery
3600 Cutler Ave NEGreen Jeans is a cool compound made out of shipping containers. It is a fun place to get a local beer from Santa Fe Brewing, have some local food and have ice cream hand crafted in front of your eyes. They often feature local musicians.
There are several Dion's in the city. This is a great place to get some pizza, subs and salad. Don't forget the green chile ranch - a local favorite. I recommend the pastrami sub, tossed salad and Tuscany pizza. However, all the food is good.
112 locals recommend
Dion's
8100 Wyoming Blvd NEThere are several Dion's in the city. This is a great place to get some pizza, subs and salad. Don't forget the green chile ranch - a local favorite. I recommend the pastrami sub, tossed salad and Tuscany pizza. However, all the food is good.
Sightseeing
Tingley Beach is a great place to do some day fishing and duck feeding within the city limits. This is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a lazy day. If you are more active there is a biking/walking trail around the "beach."
80 locals recommend
Tingley Beach
1800 Tingley Dr SWTingley Beach is a great place to do some day fishing and duck feeding within the city limits. This is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a lazy day. If you are more active there is a biking/walking trail around the "beach."
The ABQ Zoo is such a fun place to visit. The array of animals is great and it is such a wonderful place to take the family to hang. They also have Zoo Music during the summer months. Don't miss this one.
263 locals recommend
ABQ BioPark
903 10th St SWThe ABQ Zoo is such a fun place to visit. The array of animals is great and it is such a wonderful place to take the family to hang. They also have Zoo Music during the summer months. Don't miss this one.
The ABQ Aquarium is a sight to see. A wonderful oceanic haven in the middle of the desert. You got to see the huge tank at the end of the tour. Definitely a sight to see!
94 locals recommend
ABQ BioPark Aquarium
2601 Central Ave NWThe ABQ Aquarium is a sight to see. A wonderful oceanic haven in the middle of the desert. You got to see the huge tank at the end of the tour. Definitely a sight to see!
The Biopark is an amazing place to visit. It has local flora/fauna, a butterfly pavilion, an Asian garden and much more. In the Winter don't miss the River of Lights event.
139 locals recommend
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
2601 Central Ave NWThe Biopark is an amazing place to visit. It has local flora/fauna, a butterfly pavilion, an Asian garden and much more. In the Winter don't miss the River of Lights event.
ABQ has some beautiful views. Catch them all in the Sandia Peak Tram! A local favorite.
502 locals recommend
Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NEABQ has some beautiful views. Catch them all in the Sandia Peak Tram! A local favorite.
Visit Los Poblanos Historic Local Farm, Restaurant and Shop. The restaurant features a casual fine farm to table dining experience. The shop has many local organic options straight from the farm.
114 locals recommend
Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm
4803 Rio Grande Blvd NWVisit Los Poblanos Historic Local Farm, Restaurant and Shop. The restaurant features a casual fine farm to table dining experience. The shop has many local organic options straight from the farm.
This market is located at the old railyard station. Many films and TV shows are filmed in this very place (such as Breaking Bad). Open May - October it is a great place to get local veggies, art and food.
75 locals recommend
Rail Yards Market
777 1st St SWThis market is located at the old railyard station. Many films and TV shows are filmed in this very place (such as Breaking Bad). Open May - October it is a great place to get local veggies, art and food.
This is a great local market centrally located downtown off historic route 66. This is a great way to spend a Saturday morning. (There is a season that this is open, please check before you head over).
51 locals recommend
Downtown Growers' Market
810 Copper Ave NWThis is a great local market centrally located downtown off historic route 66. This is a great way to spend a Saturday morning. (There is a season that this is open, please check before you head over).
Located in Old Town The Candy Lady is a must visit. She has been around for as long as I can remember. A great place to satisfy your sweet tooth.
15 locals recommend
The Candy Lady
424 San Felipe St NWLocated in Old Town The Candy Lady is a must visit. She has been around for as long as I can remember. A great place to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Entertainment
The Vortex! Need I say more? This local playhouse puts on some of the coolest plays. Don't miss the Shakespeare Festival every summer.
The Vortex Theatre
2900 Carlisle Blvd NEThe Vortex! Need I say more? This local playhouse puts on some of the coolest plays. Don't miss the Shakespeare Festival every summer.
Popejoy Hall is great place to catch the latest play and a Broadway series. A great little gem on the UNM Campus. A must visit.
24 locals recommend
Popejoy Hall
203 Cornell DrPopejoy Hall is great place to catch the latest play and a Broadway series. A great little gem on the UNM Campus. A must visit.
Hinkle is a great place to have some fun with the family and kids. With arcade games, a race track, miniature golf, laser tag and paintball you will not get bored one bit.
27 locals recommend
Hinkle Family Fun Center
12931 Indian School Rd NEHinkle is a great place to have some fun with the family and kids. With arcade games, a race track, miniature golf, laser tag and paintball you will not get bored one bit.
Cliff's is a good place to take the kiddos. Get splashed on the log ride, drop from stories high or get wet at the water park. Either way it is going to be a fun day at Cliff's.
41 locals recommend
Cliff's Amusement Park
4800 Osuna Rd NECliff's is a good place to take the kiddos. Get splashed on the log ride, drop from stories high or get wet at the water park. Either way it is going to be a fun day at Cliff's.
Sandia Casino is a beautiful place to visit. It is situated on the Sandia reservation at the base of the Sandia Mountain. It feature the casino (of course), an amphitheater, a swimming/bungalow area, restaurant, sports bar, etc. You will not be sorry visiting to see just the beautiful campus alone.
110 locals recommend
Sandia Resort & Casino
30 Rainbow RdSandia Casino is a beautiful place to visit. It is situated on the Sandia reservation at the base of the Sandia Mountain. It feature the casino (of course), an amphitheater, a swimming/bungalow area, restaurant, sports bar, etc. You will not be sorry visiting to see just the beautiful campus alone.
If you enjoy golfing this is the place for you. This golf course is located at the base of the Sandia Mountain which features breathtaking views.
14 locals recommend
Sandia Golf Club
30 Rainbow RdIf you enjoy golfing this is the place for you. This golf course is located at the base of the Sandia Mountain which features breathtaking views.
Tamaya is a great place for a day trip. Located on the Santa Ana reservation it is a short drive from ABQ. The resort features a casino, spa, restaurant and golfing.
22 locals recommend
Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort And Spa
1300 Tuyuna TrailTamaya is a great place for a day trip. Located on the Santa Ana reservation it is a short drive from ABQ. The resort features a casino, spa, restaurant and golfing.
Top Golf is new to ABQ. A great place to hit some golf balls, have some food and drinks and enjoy the amazing views of the Sandia Mountain.
21 locals recommend
Topgolf
1600 Desert Surf Circle NortheastTop Golf is new to ABQ. A great place to hit some golf balls, have some food and drinks and enjoy the amazing views of the Sandia Mountain.
I love, love, love this theater. An historic favorite of mine. This great little theater features local actors and great plays. This a a can't miss!
9 locals recommend
Albuquerque Little Theatre
224 San Pasquale Ave SWI love, love, love this theater. An historic favorite of mine. This great little theater features local actors and great plays. This a a can't miss!
If you know ABQ you know that the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is held every October. It is a magical sight to see and if you get the chance Rainbow Ryders offers rides all year long. If you haven't taken a balloon ride I highly recommend it. You will not forget this experience.
14 locals recommend
Rainbow Ryders, Inc.
5601 Eagle Rock Ave NEIf you know ABQ you know that the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is held every October. It is a magical sight to see and if you get the chance Rainbow Ryders offers rides all year long. If you haven't taken a balloon ride I highly recommend it. You will not forget this experience.
El Vado Motel was just recently renovated. It features some local food, brews and shops. It is located on historic route 66 across the street from the ABQ Aquarium and Botanic Gardens.
38 locals recommend
El Vado Motel
2500 Central Ave SWEl Vado Motel was just recently renovated. It features some local food, brews and shops. It is located on historic route 66 across the street from the ABQ Aquarium and Botanic Gardens.
This is a great museum to take the family. You love love the natural stones and rock collection on the second floor as well as the Dynatheater.
176 locals recommend
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
1801 Mountain Rd NWThis is a great museum to take the family. You love love the natural stones and rock collection on the second floor as well as the Dynatheater.
A great interactive museum to take the kids to. They will educate their minds while having some fun.
178 locals recommend
Explora Science Center
1701 Mountain Rd NWA great interactive museum to take the kids to. They will educate their minds while having some fun.
Stone Age Climbing Gym
4130 Cutler Ave NEIf you are a rock climber this is the place for you.
There is always something going on at the cultural center. Whether it be music, a fiesta, food or a play the National Hispanic Cultural Center is rockin'. Don't miss out!
108 locals recommend
National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St SWThere is always something going on at the cultural center. Whether it be music, a fiesta, food or a play the National Hispanic Cultural Center is rockin'. Don't miss out!
There is always something going on at Expo NM - Chocolate and Coffee Fest, the Flea Market, NM State Fair, concerts and much more. Check out their online schedule.
9 locals recommend
Expo New Mexico
300 San Pedro Dr NEThere is always something going on at Expo NM - Chocolate and Coffee Fest, the Flea Market, NM State Fair, concerts and much more. Check out their online schedule.
This museum always has amazing expeditions. A must see if you are an arty.
219 locals recommend
Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Rd NWThis museum always has amazing expeditions. A must see if you are an arty.
My favorite movie theater! Try the XD theater and the D-Box seats. Why not add on 3-D while you are at it. A popcorn, pickle and Icee are a perfect combo while checking out the latest film.
26 locals recommend
Century Rio 24 Plex and XD
4901 Pan American Fwy NEMy favorite movie theater! Try the XD theater and the D-Box seats. Why not add on 3-D while you are at it. A popcorn, pickle and Icee are a perfect combo while checking out the latest film.
Murder Mystery Diner. Need I say more?
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Albuquerque, New Mexico
2101 Louisiana Blvd NEMurder Mystery Diner. Need I say more?
Meow Wolf is an interactive art museum. People come from all over the world to visit. Located in Santa Fe it is worth the drive up.
423 locals recommend
Meow Wolf
1352 Rufina CirMeow Wolf is an interactive art museum. People come from all over the world to visit. Located in Santa Fe it is worth the drive up.
City/town information
Take a trip to historic Santa Fe for the day. Enjoy local cuisine, farmer's markets and artistic treasures. Just a quick 40 minute drive from ABQ.
233 locals recommend
Santa Fe
Take a trip to historic Santa Fe for the day. Enjoy local cuisine, farmer's markets and artistic treasures. Just a quick 40 minute drive from ABQ.
Taos is an amazing town to visit. There is so much art you can practically breathe it in. Local food and opera on the plaza in the summer is a must visit. If you enjoy the outdoors river rafting is big in this area along with camping, hiking, biking and skiing. You will not be disappointed.
123 locals recommend
Taos
Taos is an amazing town to visit. There is so much art you can practically breathe it in. Local food and opera on the plaza in the summer is a must visit. If you enjoy the outdoors river rafting is big in this area along with camping, hiking, biking and skiing. You will not be disappointed.
Madrid is a cute little town to visit. Lots of local art. Great for a day trip right outside of the city.
140 locals recommend
Madrid
Madrid is a cute little town to visit. Lots of local art. Great for a day trip right outside of the city.
Relaxation
Betty's is a great place to relax with a massage or in the hot tubs. A full salon features a great menu for rest and relaxation.
32 locals recommend
Betty's Bath & Day Spa
1835 Candelaria Rd NWBetty's is a great place to relax with a massage or in the hot tubs. A full salon features a great menu for rest and relaxation.
Green Reed Spa is a great place to relax on the beautiful campus on Sandia Resort and Casino. You will not regret this visit.
6 locals recommend
Green Reed Spa
30 Rainbow RdGreen Reed Spa is a great place to relax on the beautiful campus on Sandia Resort and Casino. You will not regret this visit.
Going to Ojo is a great day trip for relaxing. Enjoy spa treatments and their healing pools along with a mimosa.
78 locals recommend
Ojo Caliente
Going to Ojo is a great day trip for relaxing. Enjoy spa treatments and their healing pools along with a mimosa.
Breweries
There are a few Tractor's around, but the best one is in Nob Hill. Featuring local brews and ciders as well as local food trucks nightly this is a great place to hang with friends. They have two great patios and a great staff. This is truly where everyone knows your name. I would recommend the Imperial Stout and Berry Cider.
40 locals recommend
Tractor Brewing Company
1800 4th St NWThere are a few Tractor's around, but the best one is in Nob Hill. Featuring local brews and ciders as well as local food trucks nightly this is a great place to hang with friends. They have two great patios and a great staff. This is truly where everyone knows your name. I would recommend the Imperial Stout and Berry Cider.
Santa Fe Brewing is an awesome brewery. At this location you can order from a nearby restaurant and bring it to the pub. I highly recommend the Java Stout.
19 locals recommend
Santa Fe Brewing Company Albuquerque Taproom
3600 Cutler Ave NESanta Fe Brewing is an awesome brewery. At this location you can order from a nearby restaurant and bring it to the pub. I highly recommend the Java Stout.
Bosque Brewing is a local pub in the Nob Hill area. They have some good local brews. I would recommend the Scotia and cheese curds.
51 locals recommend
Bosque Brewing Co. Public House - Nob Hill
106 Girard Blvd SEBosque Brewing is a local pub in the Nob Hill area. They have some good local brews. I would recommend the Scotia and cheese curds.
Sports
Check out some minor league baseball at the Isotopes Park. Formerly known as The Dukes (hence ABQ nickname - The Duke City) this nice little place is a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
43 locals recommend
Isotopes Park
1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SECheck out some minor league baseball at the Isotopes Park. Formerly known as The Dukes (hence ABQ nickname - The Duke City) this nice little place is a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
This for all you basketball lovers out there. The Pit is an intimate arena where the UNM Lobos face off against their rival teams.
6 locals recommend
Dreamstyle Arena - The Pit
1111 University Blvd SEThis for all you basketball lovers out there. The Pit is an intimate arena where the UNM Lobos face off against their rival teams.
Soccer if officially in ABQ. Visit the shop in Nob Hill or watch a game at the Isotopes Park. Somos Unidos.
6 locals recommend
New Mexico United Team Store
3500 Central Ave SESoccer if officially in ABQ. Visit the shop in Nob Hill or watch a game at the Isotopes Park. Somos Unidos.
Located next to the Isotopes Park, UNM Stadium and The Pit this BMX track is super fun. Come check it out!
Duke City BMX
1011 Buena Vista Dr SELocated next to the Isotopes Park, UNM Stadium and The Pit this BMX track is super fun. Come check it out!
Unser Racing Museum
1776 Montaño Rd NWFor all you car enthusiasts out there!
Feel like shooting some rounds in a safe and designated area? This is the place for you.
Shooting Range Park
Shooting Range Access RoadFeel like shooting some rounds in a safe and designated area? This is the place for you.