Guidebook for Albuquerque
Getting Around
Rail Runner Commuter Train: Comfy and clean. Very nice ride to Santa Fe disembark at the Santa Fe Depot stop. Short walk to the Plaza. Double check schedules on weekends. Through September 2018 Wednesdays are "FREE" for folks 62 years and older. They do have a "Quite Car."
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15 locals recommend
Los Ranchos/Journal Center Station
101 El Pueblo Rd NERail Runner Commuter Train: Comfy and clean. Very nice ride to Santa Fe disembark at the Santa Fe Depot stop. Short walk to the Plaza. Double check schedules on weekends. Through September 2018 Wednesdays are "FREE" for folks 62 years and older. They do have a "Quite Car."
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Food Scene
Great Food. 5 locations through out the area.
Flying Star Cafe
3416 Central Ave NE On your way to the Old Town Plaza Albuquerque.
If you are driving and on your way to Santa Fe, cafe is just 5 minutes west of I25. Exit 240 - East Avenida Bernalillo (Hwy 473) to South Camino Del Pueblo, then north, cafe on your left. There are five locations around the Albuquerque metro area.
43 locals recommend
Range Cafe Bernalillo
925 S Camino Del PuebloIf you are driving and on your way to Santa Fe, cafe is just 5 minutes west of I25. Exit 240 - East Avenida Bernalillo (Hwy 473) to South Camino Del Pueblo, then north, cafe on your left. There are five locations around the Albuquerque metro area.
El Pinto Restaurant
10500 4th St NWGabriel's
4 Banana LnExcellent!!!! Old Mexico dishes.
Excellent family owned and operated for generations. They also have their original location in Santa Fe. It is located at the Rail-yard which is at the end of the line for the Roadrunner train. The Santa Fe Old Town Plaza is a 10 minute walk away.
13 locals recommend
Tomasita's Albuquerque
4949 Pan American Fwy NEExcellent family owned and operated for generations. They also have their original location in Santa Fe. It is located at the Rail-yard which is at the end of the line for the Roadrunner train. The Santa Fe Old Town Plaza is a 10 minute walk away.
Tomasita's
500 South Guadalupe StreetSanta Fe location: Excellent
Parks & Nature
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
2901 Candelaria Rd NWChaco Canyon
Navajo Service Route 14Exceptional place to visit. Home to the Ancient Ones.
Pecos Wilderness
Great for a afternoon drive and fall colors.
Mesa Verde National Park
Drinks & Nightlife
Sandia Resort & Casino
30 Rainbow RdSite Seeing
Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NELongest Tram in the World.
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
500 Terrace AveMeow Wolf
1352 Rufina CirThe main Plaza is a walk great for shopping or lunch. Make sure to visit the Barrio de Analco Historic District, Canyon Road, and the State Capital Building know as the Round House. Put on your walking shoes for this one.
233 locals recommend
Santa Fe
The main Plaza is a walk great for shopping or lunch. Make sure to visit the Barrio de Analco Historic District, Canyon Road, and the State Capital Building know as the Round House. Put on your walking shoes for this one.
Shopping
The best place to purchase turquoise jewelry from the Navajo artists under the portal. The artist under the portal are licensed and certified to sell authentic Native American items.
197 locals recommend
Old Town
The best place to purchase turquoise jewelry from the Navajo artists under the portal. The artist under the portal are licensed and certified to sell authentic Native American items.