Albuquerque is 'n lewendige, uitgestrekte stad naby die sentrum van New Mexico. In die Rio Grande-vallei onder die Sandia-gebergte is dit verreweg die grootste stad in die staat, wat optree as die media-, opvoedkundige en ekonomiese sentrum van Nieu-Mexiko, sowel as die tuiste van die enigste grootste lughawe van die staat, wat dit maak 'n algemene toegangspunt in Nieu-Mexiko. Ten spyte hiervan word Albuquerque dikwels oorskadu as 'n toeristebestemming deur Santa Fe, 97 km na die noorde.
Maar elke besoek aan Nieu-Mexiko sou onvolledig wees sonder om in te neem wat Albuquerque bied, want die enigste groot stad in Nieu-Mexiko het 'n aangename natuurskoon, kleurryke geskiedenis en 'n magdom besienswaardighede in eie reg. Hier, in 'n omgewing wat deur die televisiereeks aan baie bekend gemaak is Breek sleg, vind u baie uitstekende museums, kleurvolle neonborde langs die ou tyd Roete 66, die naturalistiese skoonheid van die Rio Grande en die Sandia-gebergte, en 'n skouspelagtige lugballonfees in die herfs.
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Geskiedenis
Albuquerque is in 1706 gestig as 'n klein Spaanse nedersetting aan die oewer van die Rio Grande en is vernoem na die hertog van Alburquerque (vandaar Albuquerque se bynaam, "The Duke City"). In die 1880's het die spoorweg na die stad gekom en byna oornag het 'n nuwe stad rondom die treinspore opgegroei 'n paar kilometer van die oorspronklike nedersetting af. Hierdie 'Nuwe stad' het die middelpunt van handel vir die staat geword en die stad het eksponensieel gegroei (uiteindelik die 'Nuwe stad', wat vandag die middestad is, en die oorspronklike 'Ou stad'-nedersetting is saamgevoeg om deel te word van dieselfde stad) .
In die twintigerjare het die federale regering 'n reeks snelweë aangewys waarvandaan hulle loop Chicago aan Los Angeles as Roete 66, en Albuquerque was een van die dorpe waar die "The Mother Road" deurgeloop het. Vanaf die vyftigerjare het Albuquerque eksponensieel gegroei gegewe federale investering in die plaaslike militêre basisse en 'n massiewe toestroming van besoekers en nuwe inwoners, en meestal het dit nie vertraag nie. Vandag is Albuquerque nog steeds die middelpunt van handel en vervoer in die staat. Alhoewel Santa Fe die hoofstad van die staat is en die belangrikste toeristebestemming van Nieu-Mexiko, is Albuquerque die enigste werklike stedelike gebied van die staat, met 'n stadsbevolking van meer as 500.000 en 'n metropolitaanse bevolking van byna 'n miljoen mense. Dit is hier waar u die hoofkwartier van die staatsondernemings, die Universiteit van New Mexico, en die Albuquerque International Sunport, die enigste groot lughawe in die staat, sal vind.
Klimaat
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Albuquerque is in die hoë woestyn [35.11N -106,64W (Elev. 4989 ft / 1521 m)] en het 'n algemeen warm, droë klimaat met vier verskillende seisoene. Die lente is sonnig en winderig, hoewel snags die temperatuur onverwags koel kan wees. Somers is warm (gemiddelde gemiddeldes 90–95 ° F / 34 ° C, en temperature naby 100 ° F / 38 ° C is nie skaars nie) en nog steeds hoofsaaklik droog, maar die weersomstandighede ontwikkel in Julie of Augustus en produseer woedend as dit van korte duur is donderstorms. Hou reënklere in die somer beskikbaar, alhoewel u dit meestal nie sal gebruik nie. Die herfs is heerlik, met gemaklike temperature en die terugkeer na die droë toestande. Die winter kan skitterend wees, met die laagste oornag onder vriespunt, maar die temperatuur onder die nul is skaars. Een probleem met die winterweer vir die reisiger: sneeu, alhoewel dit ongereeld en kortstondig is, kom wel voor, en die relatiewe skaarsheid daarvan beteken dat plaaslike bestuurders dit nie goed hanteer nie. As u toevallig 'n sneeustorm in die stad het, moet u 'n verkeerde chaos verwag buite verhouding met die hoeveelheid sneeu wat val.
Mense
Albuquerque se demografie weerspieël die Nieu-Mexiko-geheel. Alhoewel Albuquerque 'n groot nie-inheemse bevolking het, is die samestelling van die stad oorwegend wit en / of Spaans, met 'n beduidende bevolking inheemse Amerikaners. Hierdie groepe is verspreid oor die stad, maar die grootste konsentrasies Spaans is in die South Valley (langs die rivier aan die suidekant van die stad) en in die Suidoostelike Hoogte naby die Kirtland-lugmagbasis. In die Suidoosterhoogte vind u ook 'n groot bevolking wat in die buiteland gebore is, met belangrike groepe Viëtnamese, Taiwanese, Sentraal-Amerikaanse, Afrika- en Midde-Oosterse afkoms.
Albuquerque is 'n gemaklike stad: verwag dat kortbroeke, 'n T-hemp en sandale byna oral heeltemal aanvaarbaar sal wees. Dit is ook 'n baie nederige stad, met iets van 'n self-neerhalende atmosfeer; miskien hoor u 'n plaaslike opmerking oor hoe agterlik en klein dit is in vergelyking met groter Westerse stede, al word dit gereeld berispe met 'n passie van plaaslike inwoners wat hul huis aanbid. Hoe dit ook al sy, mense hier is geneig om uiters vriendelik te wees en baie min pretensie te toon.
Besoekersinligting
- 1 Albuquerque-byeenkoms en besoekersburo, besoekersentrums in die ou stad aan die Plaza Don Luis en in die Albuquerque International Sunport op die vlak van bagasie-eis, ☏ 1 505 842-9918, tolvry: 1-800-284-2282.
Gaan in
Met die motor
Twee snelweë ry deur: I-40 gaan oos-wes en I-25 noord-suid. Waar hulle bymekaarkom, is 'n groot kruising genaamd 'The Big I'. Albuquerque's Central Ave. is deel van die ou tyd Roete 66. 'N Klein waarskuwing: I-25 suid van die stad is 'n' veiligheidskorridor 'waarin die staat se wet boetes vir verkeersoortredings vereis. Toepassing is vaal, maar neem die spoedbeperkings in elk geval ernstig op.
Met die vliegtuig
- 1 Albuquerque Internasionale Sunport (ABQ IATA). Die belangrikste lugdiens vir die hele Nieu-Mexiko. Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, JetBlue en United bedien die Sunport met beperkte diens vanaf hul onderskeie groot hubs, maar dit is Southwest Airlines wat die meeste verkeer in ABQ bedryf, met direkte diens vanaf die meeste westelike stede en van sommige van die suidwestelike hubs in die land. Midde-Ooste en oostelike Verenigde State.
Een wenk: as u geneig is tot lugsiekte, probeer om vlugte na hierdie lughawe te kry wat voor die middaguur of na sononder aankom, veral gedurende die laat lente en vroeë somer. Die hoë hoogte, die warm son en die wind van die lente vorm saam 'n warm temperatuur wat die aankoms van die middag 'n uiters hobbelige voorstel kan maak. Daar is geen groot veiligheidskwessies nie (die aanloopbane van die lughawe is lank as gevolg van die aangrensende lugmagbasis, sonder hindernisse om naby te raak), maar probeer dit vir u maag vertel! Die rowwe rit is minder 'n probleem met uitgaande vlugte.
Terloops, hierdie lughawe het 'n aantal aantreklike uitstallings van Nuwe Mexikaanse kuns en kunsvlyt, en dit is 'n aangenamer plek as die meeste lughawens om tyd te vermoor terwyl u op 'n vlug wag. Die Sunport het ook laaistasies vir elektronika en gratis draadlose internettoegang. Die groot motorhuurondernemings is naby, met 'n pendeldiens vanaf die lughawe na die groot huur sentrum. Die lughawe word bedien deur 'n aantal pendeldienste en met die plaaslike bus # 50 op die onderste vlak aan die westekant van die pendel-eiland.
Met die trein
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Albuquerque is 'n tussenstop AmtrakseSuidwes-hoof daaglikse treinroete. Die depot is by die 2 Alvarado-vervoersentrum, in die middedorp by 320 First St SW (in dieselfde gebou as die Windhond-depot). Die weswaartse trein na Los Angeles sal volgens plan om 15:55 uur arriveer en om 16:45 vertrek. Die trein in oostelike rigting na Chicago arriveer om 11:42 uur en vertrek om 12:10. Die stasie het 'n klein kafeteria.
'N Pendellyn, die New Mexico Rail Runner Express, verbind Albuquerque met Santa Fe en met die kleiner gemeenskappe noord en suid langs die Rio Grande, insluitend Belen, Los Lunas, en Bernalillo. Die hoofstasie is in die Alvarado-vervoersentrum in die middestad, met gereelde busverbindings langs Central Avenue en na die lughawe. Die Rail Runner loop daagliks, hoewel die diens buite die spitstyd van die week beperk kan word. Tariewe is gebaseer op hoe ver jy ry; 'n dagkaart sal gewoonlik tussen $ 4-10 wees. Kaartjies kan aanlyn gekoop word of by kaartjie-agente in die trein.
Met die bus
Albuquerque het 'n uitstekende busdepot in die Alvarado Transportation Center in die middestad, 320 First St SW, wat bedien word deur Windhond☏ 1 505 243-4435, en Autobuses Americanos wat busdienste lewer na baie punte in Mexiko. Die depot het 'n klein kafeteria.
Kry rond
Albuquerque is 'n sterk beplande stad. In groot dele van die stad is die hoofweë hoofsaaklik gevoer met besighede met residensiële doolhowe aan die binnekant. Die stad is in vier kwadrante verdeel, met straatadresse in die vorm "12345 Main St. (NE / NW / SE / SW)" waarin die agtervoegsel NE / NW / SE / SW die kwadrant van die stad met die adres aandui. Die treinspore, wat parallel loop met I-25, is die oos-wes skeidingslyn, en Central Ave is die noord-suid skeidslyn. Dus sou die straatadres 3600 Menaul NE noord van Sentraal en oos van die treinspoor wees. Hierdie benaming, hoewel dit nuttig is om u met kaarte en aanwysings te help, het die nadeel dat u nie kan sien of 'n straat noord-suid of oos-wes loop bloot deur na die adres te kyk nie.
In die algemeen is dit moeilik om regtig verdwaal te word in Albuquerque, danksy die dreigende teenwoordigheid van die Sandia-berge in die ooste. As u ook kan onthou dat I-25 noord-suid, I-40 oos-wes loop en die Rio Grande langs die bodem van die vallei in die westelike deel van die stad loop, moet u in staat wees om die stad sonder te veel probleme. Hier is 'n paar basiese terme wat handig te pas kom as u vir 'n aanwysing vra of na 'n kaart kyk:
- Sentraallaan is 'n hoof-oos-wes slagaar, wat ongeveer parallel loop met I-40 en daardeur Sentrum net wes van I-25 en verby die Universiteit van Nieu-Mexiko (Kortweg UNM) net oos van I-25.
- Die Hoogtes is die oostelike deel van die stad wat die naaste aan die Sandia-berge is. U kan ook verwysing na die Uitlopers, wat die mees ekstreme oostelike deel van die stad is, reg aan die voet van die berge.
- Uptown is 'n sake- en winkelgebied in die Heights by I-40 en Louisiana Blvd.
- Die Noordvallei en Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (wat 'n aparte munisipaliteit van Albuquerque is) omvat die gebied noord van I-40 tussen I-25 en die rivier.
- Die Suidvallei is die gebied suid van Central Avenue wes van I-25.
- Die Westelike kant is al die voorstedelike buurte aan die westekant van die rivier. Rio Rancho, 'n aparte gemeenskap van Albuquerque, is die grootste voorstad van die metrogebied en kan beskou word as 'n noordelike uitbreiding van die Westside. Die dorpie Albuquerque en Rio Rancho is ingebou Corrales, wat langs die rivier geleë is en 'n meer landelike gevoel het, met 'n enkele smal ryweg deur die stad, gevoer met skilderagtige adobe-geboue, waarvan baie winkels wat plaaslik besit word, bevat.
Met die motor
Wees voorbereid op gereelde padbouwerk as u bestuur. Die webwerf van die stadsregering gee inligting oor groot bouprojekte, maar daar is altyd minderjariges aan die gang. Verskeie radiostasies probeer verkeersverslae gee tydens die spitsure gedurende die oggend en die middag, maar die diens is geneig om te kom en gaan, en dit is die beste om plaaslik navraag te doen oor watter stasies dit aanbied. KKOB-AM, 770 op die draaibank, blyk redelik betroubaar te wees vir hierdie verslae. Die wisselaar tussen I-40 en I-25 word gewoonlik 'The Big I' genoem, en u sal dit in verkeersverslae as sodanig hoor. Hoewel verkeersopeenhopings nie naastenby so aaklig is soos sommige van die ander stede in die Wes-VSA nie, kan dit nog gedurende die spitsverkeer en op Saterdae sleg word. Die twee snelweë en die rivierkruisings het gewoonlik die ergste opeenhoping.
Baie Albuquerqueans beskou I-40 en 25, wat deur die stad loop, as hul eie persoonlike snelweë. Die gebrek aan gebruik van flikkerligte is 'n grap vir die meeste Albuquerque-bestuurders. Let dus op motors wat sonder waarskuwing van baan verander. Interstate-verkeer vloei egter gewoonlik rondom die snelheid van die snelheidsperk.
Om te bestuur terwyl u op u selfoon praat, is onwettig in Albuquerque, tensy u 'n handsfree-stelsel gebruik.
Met die bus
ABQ-rit, 1 505 243-RIDE, is die openbare vervoerstelsel van Albuquerque. Ondanks enkele vordering met die ontwikkeling van sy openbare vervoer-stelsel, is Albuquerque steeds hoofsaaklik 'n ry-stad, dus met die uitsondering van Central Avenue is openbare vervoer nog steeds meestal onderontwikkeld. Die meeste van ABQ Ride se roetes spoor uit die Alvarado-vervoersentrum in die middestad in Central Avenue & First Street, wat ook dien as Albuquerque se Amtrak-stasie en Greyhound-depot, sowel as 'n Rail Runner-stasie. Die busdiens word gedurende die naweek verminder.
Die Vinnige rit is 'n snelbusdiens wat deur ABQ Ride bedryf word, wat gereeld ry met helderrooi gelede busse. Daar is drie Rapid Ride-roetes: die # 766 (Red Line) en # 777 (Green Line) loop elkeen baie gereeld en byna geheel en al in Central Avenue, en bied besienswaardighede soos die BioPark, Old Town, Downtown, UNM, Nob Hill, die kermis, en Uptown; die # 766 loop tussen Uptown en Unser / Central aan die Westside, terwyl die # 777 tussen Downtown en Tramway / Central aan die oostelike rand van die stad loop. Boonop verbind die # 790 (Blue Line) UNM met die Cottonwood Mall-gebied aan die Westside, maar loop minder gereeld as die Central Avenue-lyne en is meer gerig op pendelaars. Plaaslike roetes wat nuttig vir besoekers is, sluit in die # 50, wat van Maandag tot Saterdag tussen die lughawe en die middestad loop; en # 40 (die "D-Ride"), 'n gratis pendeltuig wat op weeksdae rondom die middestad sirkuleer.
Standaardtariewe vir ABQ-ritroetes is $ 1 per rit, met afslag vir seniors en kinders beskikbaar (slegs kontant; presiese verandering nodig). 'N Dagkaart kos $ 2. 'N Dagkaart is by die prys van 'n Rail Runner Express-dagkaart ingesluit, en besoekers wat met die Rail Runner-trein na Albuquerque ry, kan ook gratis met hul treinkaartjie in die bus ry.
Per fiets
Albuquerque is redelik fietsbaar, maar dit is 'n uitgestrekte Westerse stad en dinge is verspreid. Dit is heuwelrig as wat dit lyk; Besienswaardighede in die ou stad en die middestad is 'n paar honderd meter laer as dinge in die hoogtes aan die oostekant van die stad; beplan daarvolgens. Fietsry kan in Albuquerque 'n gemengde sak wees: straatfietsry kan gevaarlik wees, want bestuurders is miskien nie altyd daarvan bewus nie en die meeste groot strate het nie fietsrybane nie (en selfs diegene met bane benodig dalk die ongemaklike nabyheid van vinnige verkeer). Aan die ander kant het Albuquerque 'n baie proaktiewe fietsgemeenskap en 'n uitstekende geplaveide roete-netwerk wat 'n uitbreidingsfase ondergaan.
Die kroonjuweel in hierdie netwerk is die Paseo del Bosque-roete, wat aan die oostekant van die Rio Grande loop en 'n pragtige natuurskoon aan die rivier bied. 'N Ander ruggraat in die roetennetwerk is die Noord-afleidingskanaalroete wat vanaf UNM noordwaarts na Balloon Fiesta Park loop, en hoewel dit nie naastenby so skilderagtig is soos die Bosque-roete nie (dit loop langs 'n betonafvoerkanaal en verby een of ander bedryf), bied dit af en toe 'n groot uitsig oor die stad. Nog 'n prettige rit is die geplaveide roete Tramway Boulevard aan die oostelike rand van die stad, wat 'n uitstekende uitsig oor die stad bied en toegang tot die voorheuwels van die Sandia-berge bied. U kan 'n volledige fietskaart vind van al die roetes, bane en aanbevole roetes op die stad se fietswebwerf.
Per perd
Die belangrikste gang vir perdry is die Paseo del Bosque-roete. Trailhead-parkeerterreine is groot en een het 'n voedingswinkel, Miller's Feed, by die Los Ranchos-oopruimte in die Noordvallei.
Sien
- Albuquerque Biologiese Park, ☏ 1 505 768-2000. Sluit die stad se akwarium, botaniese tuin, dieretuin en Tingley Beach in (sien hieronder onder Doen). Kombinasiekaartjies vir die Biologiese Park kan gekoop word en sluit die prys van treinritte op 'n klein smalspoortrein tussen die Aquarium / Botaniese Tuin en die Dieretuin in. Die trein ry Tu-Su vanaf ongeveer 10:00 tot 16:00 met tussenposes van 30 minute.
- 1 ABQ BioPark Dieretuin, 903 Tiende St SW (net SW van die middestad). 09:00 tot 17:00 daagliks, behalwe die groot vakansiedae. Dit is miskien nie so groot soos u gemiddelde grootstad-dieretuin nie, maar hierdie dieretuin is verrassend omvattend vir sy grootte, met die meeste van die gewilde soorte wat u by enige goeie dieretuin kan verwag: ysbere, leeus, sebras, tiere, kameelperde, olifante, gorilla's, ens. En soos enige goeie dieretuin, is die diere in 'n mooi, naturalistiese uitstalling. Die hoogtepunt-uitstallingsgebiede is die robbe, die ysbere, 'n groot Afrika-gebied en 'n groot olifantomhulsel. Daar word elke dag geskeduleer vir die robbe en ysbere gevoer; gedurende die warmer maande word meer voedtye, aktiwiteite en buitelugkonserte geskeduleer. 'N Klein smalspoortrein loop deur die dieretuin (Tu-So 10:00 tot 15:30 met tussenposes van 20 minute), met 'n geleier wat die diere wys en verduidelik wat agter die skerms aangaan. 'N Afsonderlike treinlyn loop na die Akwarium / Botaniese Tuin. $ 12,50, $ 5,50 bejaardes, $ 4 kinders, jonger as 3 jaar gratis (treinritte vereis afsonderlike toegang, tensy u 'n kombinasiekaartjie het).
- 2 ABQ BioPark Akwarium, 2601 Central Ave NW (net oos van die Rio Grande). 09:00 tot 17:00 daagliks, behalwe die groot vakansiedae. Albuquerque se klein, maar aangename akwarium is goed saamgestel met uitstallings wat ontwerp is om die Rio Grande en die soutwater moerasse van die Golf van Mexiko te simuleer voordat hulle na die oseaan-spesies oorgaan. Onder die uitgestrekte seediere is kwalle, seeperdjies, paling, en baie kleurvolle rifvisse, met die hoogtepunt 'n groot tenk aan die einde met haaie, seeskilpaaie en strale. Duikers gaan elke dag van 2-3 uur die groot tenk binne om die vis te voer. $ 12,50, $ 5,50 bejaardes, $ 4 kinders, jonger as 3 jaar gratis (sluit toegang tot die Botaniese Tuin in; treinritte vereis afsonderlike toegang, tensy u 'n kombinasiekaartjie het).
- 3 ABQ BioPark Botaniese Tuin, 2601 Central Ave NW (net oos van die Rio Grande). 09:00 tot 17:00 daagliks, behalwe die groot vakansiedae. Langs die akwarium is hierdie uitgestrekte botaniese tuin een van Albuquerque se regte juwele. Die plek is 'n oase met 'n verskeidenheid tuine om te verken, met die klem op hoë woestynplante, maar ook met baie hoogtepuntuitstallings wat ideaal is vir kinders: 'n binnenshuise serre met welige Mediterreense plante, 'n insekarium met baie grillerige kruipies, 'n binnenshuise vlinderpaviljoen wat in die somer oop is, 'n groot Japannese tuin met 'n koidam en 'n waterval, 'n ontspanning van 'n vroeë 20ste-eeuse plaas met 'n dieretuin in die tuin, 'n modelspoorweg en 'n fantastiese "Fantasy Garden" vir kinders lyk asof jy afgekrimp het tot die grootte van 'n gogga, met reusagtige groente, tuingereedskap en goggas. $ 12,50, $ 5,50 bejaardes, $ 4 kinders, jonger as 3 jaar gratis (sluit toegang tot die akwarium in; treinritte vereis afsonderlike toegang, tensy u 'n kombinasiekaartjie het).
- 1 ABQ BioPark Dieretuin, 903 Tiende St SW (net SW van die middestad). 09:00 tot 17:00 daagliks, behalwe die groot vakansiedae. Dit is miskien nie so groot soos u gemiddelde grootstad-dieretuin nie, maar hierdie dieretuin is verrassend omvattend vir sy grootte, met die meeste van die gewilde soorte wat u by enige goeie dieretuin kan verwag: ysbere, leeus, sebras, tiere, kameelperde, olifante, gorilla's, ens. En soos enige goeie dieretuin, is die diere in 'n mooi, naturalistiese uitstalling. Die hoogtepunt-uitstallingsgebiede is die robbe, die ysbere, 'n groot Afrika-gebied en 'n groot olifantomhulsel. Daar word elke dag geskeduleer vir die robbe en ysbere gevoer; gedurende die warmer maande word meer voedtye, aktiwiteite en buitelugkonserte geskeduleer. 'N Klein smalspoortrein loop deur die dieretuin (Tu-So 10:00 tot 15:30 met tussenposes van 20 minute), met 'n geleier wat die diere wys en verduidelik wat agter die skerms aangaan. 'N Afsonderlike treinlyn loop na die Akwarium / Botaniese Tuin. $ 12,50, $ 5,50 bejaardes, $ 4 kinders, jonger as 3 jaar gratis (treinritte vereis afsonderlike toegang, tensy u 'n kombinasiekaartjie het).
- 4 Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque Internasionale Ballonmuseum, 9201 Ballonmuseum Dr NE (op die terrein van Balloon Fiesta Park), ☏ 1 505 768-6020. Di-So 09: 00-17: 00. Hierdie interessante museum het 'n uitsig oor die ballonlanseringsveld en is toegewy aan die wetenskap en geskiedenis van ballonvaart, met uitstallings oor lugballonne en ander vaartuie wat ligter as lug is (insluitend 'n paar historiese vaartuie wat die uitgestrekte saal beset), versamelings en memorandums van beroemde ballonvaarders, en uitgebreide uitstallings oor ballonvaart in Albuquerque. As u nie die Balloon Fiesta kan haal nie, is dit die beste ding, en as u kan haal die Balloon Fiesta, dit is 'n uitstekende aanvulling op 'n oggend wat tydens 'n massa-hemelvaart spandeer word. $ 4 volwassenes, $ 2 bejaardes, $ 1 kinders, ouer as 3 jaar (Sondagoggende gratis).
- 5 Indiese Pueblo-kultuursentrum, 2401 12de St NW (net noord van I-40), ☏ 1 505 843-7270. 09:00 tot 17:00 daagliks, gesluit op groot vakansiedae. 'N Toeriste-kompleks wat bedryf word deur die 19 Indiese Pueblos van Nieu-Mexiko. Alhoewel daar 'n museum oor pueblo-geskiedenis en -kultuur op die terrein is, is dit taamlik klein en weggesteek, met die grootste deel van die kompleks aan meer winsgewende ondernemings soos 'n kunsgalery, 'n restaurant en 'n groot geskenkwinkel ('n beter museumervaring) kan gevind word by die Museum of Indian Arts & Culture in Santa Fe). Behalwe die geskenkwinkel, is die beste rede om hierdie plek te besoek, die gereelde Indiese danse wat in die binnehof plaasvind. $ 8,40, $ 6,40 seniors / militêr, $ 5,40 studente / kinders, jonger as 5 jaar gratis.
- 6 Nasionale Spaanse kultuursentrum, 1701 4de St SW (suid van die middestad), ☏ 1 505 246-2261. Di-So 10:00 - 17:00, geslote groot vakansiedae. 'N Groot kompleks van geboue wat toegewy is aan die Spaanse kultuur, met 'n klein, maar baie interessante kunsmuseum met veranderende uitstallings van Spaanse kuns. Daar is ook 'n biblioteek- en genealogiesentrum, restaurant, geskenkwinkel en 'n gereelde skedule van spesiale geleenthede en optredes. $ 6, 16 jaar en jonger, gratis.
- 7 Nasionale Museum vir Kernwetenskap en Geskiedenis, 601 Eubank Blvd SE (by Southern Blvd, naby die Kirtland-lugmagbasis), ☏ 1 505 245-2137. 09:00 tot 17:00 daagliks, behalwe die groot vakansiedae. 'N Museum gewy aan kernkrag, met uitgebreide uitstallings oor die geskiedenis van kernwapens, insluitend replika's van die Little Boy- en Fat Man-bomme wat in die Tweede Wêreldoorlog neergeslaan is, asook ander wapens en vertoon op wapenbeheer en gebruik van atoomenergie. Selfs vir diegene wat skepties is oor die verdienste van kernwapens en mag, sorg 'n besoek aan hierdie museum vir 'n interessante ervaring; 'n besonder verhelderende uitstalling is 'n gasteboek waar besoekers uitgenooi word om hul gedagtes oor die gebruik van atoombomme op Japan te deel, en soos 'n mens sou verwag, so 'n kontroversiële saak 'n wye verskeidenheid sterk menings uitroep. Buite die museum is 'n versameling vliegtuie wat kernkragtig is, langs die vuurpyle, missiele en selfs 'n kanon wat ontwerp is om kernbomme af te vuur. $ 12, $ 10 seniors / jeugdiges, $ 8 veterane, $ 7 aktiewe weermag, ouderdom 5 en jonger gratis.
- 8 Sandia Peak Tramway, af Tramway Blvd op die NO hoek van die stad, ☏ 1 505 856-7325. Werk elke 20-30 minute vanaf 09:00 tot saans (geen oggendritte op buite seisoen nie), met sluitings in April en November vir onderhoud. Loop vanaf 'n onderste eindpunt in die noordoostelike hoogtes tot op die top van 3169 m Sandia-piek oos van die stad en is een van die langste en skouspelagtigste trambane in die wêreld. Die eerste opwaartse trem vertrek om 09:00 (behalwe Tu in die buiteseisoen), en die diens duur voort tot vroeg in die aand. Die rit van 15 minute na die top is ongelooflik en bring u tot by die rotsagtige gesig van die Sandias. Die uitsig oor die stad vanaf Sandia Peak is geweldig (veral na sonsondergang), en daar is 'n besoekersentrum bo. Gesluit vir twee weke in die lente en herfs vir 'onderhoud', maar die lentewinde is so intens dat u in elk geval regtig nie op 'n tram wil gaan nie. $ 25 retoer vir volwassenes, $ 20 retoer vir seniors / weermag / studente (ouderdom 13-20), $ 15 retoer vir kinders, gratis vir kinders jonger as 5.
- 9 Unser Racing Museum, 1776 Montano Rd NW, ☏ 1 505 341-1776. 10.00 tot 16.00 daagliks. Die museum word bedryf deur die plaaslike Unser-wedrenfamilie en is toegewy aan die wedrenne van die Unsers en die sport van motorsport in die algemeen. $ 10, $ 6 seniors, jonger as 16 jaar gratis.
- 10 Rio Grande Nature Center State Park (Die Natuur Sentrum), 2901 Candelaria Rd., NW (Vanaf I-40 neem jy Rio Grande Blvd noord. Draai wes (links) op Candelaria en gaan reguit totdat u aan die einde van die pad kom. Die ingang van die Nature Center is aan u regterkant.), ☏ 1 505 344-7240, ✉[email protected]. Park: 08: 00-17: 00 Besoekersentrum: 10:00 - 17:00 Natuurwinkel: M-F 11: 00-15: 00, Sat-Sun 10:00 - 16:00. Geslote danksegging, Kersfees en Nuwejaarsdag. Besoekers kan die paadjies deur wattwoud en langs beheerde damme en vleilande stap, of die elemente in die besoekersentrum vermy. Pragtige teëlpaaiemente regdeur die park leer besoekers oor plaaslike ekologie- en bewaringspogings. Voëlkykers vind hierdie webwerf 'n besonder lonende stedelike ligging. $ 5,00 per voertuig.
Ou stad
Die ou stad is oos van Rio Grande Boulevard, tussen Central Ave. en Mountain Rd. (wes van die middestad).
'N Lekker besienswaardigheidsgebied, die Old Town, is die stad waar die stad in 1706 gestig is en is 'n plek waar eeue se geskiedenis en die moderne lewe saamsmelt; 18de-eeuse argitektuur met smal baksteenpaaie word gemeng met adobe-argitektuur, en daar is baie klein hoekies, klein restaurante en spesialiteitswinkels. In die middel van die distrik is die aangename 11 Old Town Plaza, wat 'n prieel het, historiese uitstallings, en in die noorde begrens word deur die 12 San Felipe de Neri Kerk, die oudste gebou in Albuquerque. In Kerstyd duisende luminarias (papiersakke gevul met sand en van binne verlig deur 'n brandende kers) langs die strate. Begeleide toere deur die ou stad is beskikbaar by a privaat operateur of van die Albuquerque Museum.
Daar is verskeie museums binne maklike loopafstand van die Old Town Plaza. Die meeste is op Mountain Rd., Net 'n paar blokke noordoos van die Plaza.
- 13 Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, 2000 Mountain Rd NW, ☏ 1 505 243-7255. Di-So 09: 00-17: 00 behalwe groot vakansiedae. Begeleide staptoere deur die ou stad begin hier. 'N Uitstekende voorbeeld van 'n stadspesifieke museum, met 'n groot permanente versameling Suidwes-kuns, wisselende kunsuitstallings, artefakte uit die geskiedenis van die koloniale New Mexico en Albuquerque deur die jare heen (met 'n paar mooi netjies items, soos conquistador-pantser en antieke motors) , en 'n beeldetuin buite. Die Albuquerque Museum hou ook toere deur die historiese tuiste van Casa San Ysidro in die nabygeleë dorpie Corrales, wat 'n blik bied op die Spaanse koloniale lewe in die vallei. $ 4, $ 2 seniors, $ 3 tieners, $ 1 kinders, jonger as 4 jaar (toegang gratis eerste Woensdag van die maand en elke Sondag 09: 00-13: 00).
- 14 Amerikaanse Internasionale Ratelslangmuseum, 202 San Felipe St. ('n blok suid van die Ou Stadsplein), ☏ 1 505 242-6569. Somer: Ma-Sa 10:00 tot 18:00, So 13:00 tot 17:00; Sep-Mei: M-F 11: 30-17: 30, Sa 10: 00-18: 00, So 13: 00-17: 00. Hierdie groot museum se aanspraak op roem is die grootste versameling verskillende soorte lewende ratels ter wêreld. Daar is baie slange (en verskeie ander reptiele) en slangverwante memorabilia, soos kunswerke en films, en die geskenkwinkel mag nie misgeloop word nie. $ 5, $ 4 seniors / weermag / studente, $ 3 kinders.
- 15 ¡Explora! Wetenskapsentrum en Kindermuseum, 1701 Mountain Rd NW, ☏ 1 505 224-8300. Ma-Sa 10:00 en 18:00, so middaguur tot 18:00, behalwe die groot vakansiedae. Dit museum is 'n wonderlike wetenskap- en kindermuseum en het baie interaktiewe uitstallings wat wetenskap, tegnologie en kuns onderrig. Hier is 'n paar fantastiese uitstallings, soos 'n laminêre stroomfontein met waterstrale wat u kan in- en afskakel, 'n eksperimentbalk, 'n hoë-draadfiets en 'n robotika-laboratorium. $ 8, $ 5 seniors / studente / militêre, $ 4 kinders, jonger as 1 jaar gratis.
- 16 New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, 1801 Mountain Rd NW, ☏ 1 505 841-2800. W-M 09: 00-17: 00, gesluit Tu (gesluit op groot vakansiedae). Hierdie pragtige museum het goed gekonstrueerde geologiese en paleontologiese uitstallings wat 'n "reis deur die tyd" illustreer, wat alles dek vanaf die geboorte van die planeet tot die ystydperk. Daar is baie dinosourusse, van die standbeelde buite die hoofingang tot by 'n T. rex in die atrium, na een massiewe saal met verskeie volledige (en massiewe) dinosourus geraamtes. Daarbenewens is 'n hele vleuel van die museum gewy aan astronomiese uitstallings, en daar is ook 'n uitstalling oor die geboorte van die persoonlike rekenaar wat hier in Albuquerque plaasgevind het. 'N Planetarium en 'n grootskerm-teater is ook in die gebou. $ 8, $ 7 seniors, $ 5 kinders, jonger as 3 jaar gratis (aparte fooi benodig vir planetarium en Dynatheater).
- 17 Turkoois museum, 2107 Central Ave NW (in die strip mall op die NW-hoek van Central en Rio Grande), ☏ 1 505 247-8650. 90 minute toere M-Sa om 11:00 en 13:00. Alhoewel die ligging nie ideaal is nie (in 'n winkelsentrum naby die ou stad, eerder as in die historiese distrik), het hierdie klein geskenkwinkel en museum interessante uitstallings oor turkoois en die vervaardiging, geskiedenis en mitologie daarvan. Besprekings benodig. $ 12, $ 10 kinders / bejaardes / weermag.
Universiteit van Nieu-Mexiko
Universiteit van Nieu-Mexiko, tussen Central Ave., Girard Blvd., Lomas Blvd. en University Blvd (oos van I-25).
UNM is verreweg die grootste instelling vir hoër onderwys in die staat en het 'n belangrike aanwesigheid in die sentrum van die stad. Die hoofkampus maak 'n baie aangename afleiding met sy Pueblo-Revival adobe-geboue en aangename landskap. Naby die sentrum van die kampus is 'n 18 Duck Pond, 'n gewilde ontspannende plek vir studente waar jy op die grasperke kan rus en voëls kan voed.
- 19 Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, Redondo Dr. (net oos van University Blvd. tussen Las Lomas en Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.), ☏ 1 505 277-4405. Di-Sa 10: 00-16: 00, gesluit Su M, en groot vakansiedae. Die antropologie-afdeling by UNM is bekroon as een van die mooiste in die land, en deur die jare het sy veldskole 'n indrukwekkende versameling artefakte bymekaargemaak. Die museum het wisselende uitstallings en twee permanente uitstallings; die een wys die evolusie van mense vanaf primate, en die ander fokus op die prehistoriese inheemse kulture in die Amerikaanse suidweste, met 'n rekonstruksie van 'n argeologiese grawe in Chaco Canyon. Vry.
- 20 Meteoriet- en geologiemuseums, in Northrop Hall, aan die Yale-wandelpad net noord van Central Ave, ☏ 1 505 277-4204. Geologie Museum: M-F 08:30 - 13:00 en 16:30; Meteorietmuseum: M-F 10:00 tot 16:00 (ure kan beperk word wanneer die skool nie sessie doen nie). In die universiteit se departement geologie is 'n paar galerye met minerale, fossiele en meteoriete wat deur UNM-fakulteit en studente versamel is, asook uitstallings oor plaaslike geologie. Vry.
- 21 Universiteit se kunsmuseum, in die Centre for the Arts-gebou, aan die Cornell-wandelpad naby die boekwinkel, net noord van Central Ave, ☏ 1 505 277-4001. Di-F 10: 00-16: 00, Sa 10: 00-20: 00, gesluit Su-M. Veranderende kunsuitstallings, met die fokus op kunstenaars in Nieu-Mexiko en UNM. Vry.
Reisroetes
- Breaking Bad-toer - 'n Toer van verfilming van Albuquerque se vernaamste aanspraak op roem: die gewilde televisiereeks Breek sleg, wat amper uitsluitlik in Albuquerque vervaardig is. Hierdie reisplan bevat die meeste verfilmingslokale vir die program, asook sommige plaaslike ondernemings wat produkte op die skou verkoop.
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Buitelewe
- 1 Open Space Besoekersentrum, 6500 Coors Blvd, ☏ 1 505 897-8831. Di-So 09: 00-17: 00. Die sentrum vir die stad se oopruimte-program, wat grond van regoor die stad omvat om te bewaar vir omgewings- en ontspanningsgebruik. Die besoekersentrum het uitstallings oor die natuurlike en kulturele hulpbronne in die omgewing, 'n kunsgalery, 'n natuurgebied en uitsigte oor die bos en die berge. Vry.
- 2 Rotstekening Nasionale Monument, besoekersentrum by 6001 Unser Blvd NW, ☏ 1 505 899-0205 uitbreiding 331. Daagliks 08: 00-17: 00. Aan die westekant van die stad is Petroglyph 'n eenheid van die Verenigde State se nasionale parkstelsel en bewaar 'n beduidende argeologiese terrein met 'n indrukwekkende aantal rotstekeninge. Ondanks die nabyheid van 'n stedelike sentrum, is die rotstekeninge in 'n goeie toestand met baie min vandalisme of diefstal. Die monument het 'n besoekersentrum met 'n paar interpretatiewe uitstallings en 'n paar kort roetes wat verby talle rotstekeninge lei. Ook binne die monument is 'n reeks vulkaniese brandkegels wat oor die stad uitkyk, bereikbaar met staproetes vanaf Atrisco Vista Blvd langs die agterkant van die monument. Gratis parkering by die Boca Negra Canyon-roete $ 1 weekdae / $ 2 naweke.
- 3 Rio Grande Valley-staatspark. 'N Baie aangename staatspark wat langs die oewer van die Rio Grande deur Albuquerque loop. Die park beslaan bykans die geheel van die park bosque (katoenhoutbos) in die stad, met baie wild, soos ganse, padlopers, bevers, konyne, eekhorings en talle ander spesies. Talle roetes kruis deur die park, veral die Paseo del Bosque geplaveide fiets / staproete wat oor die lengte van die park strek en 'n skone wandeling of fietsrit bied. Die park se roetes word ook gebruik deur 'n aktiewe ruitergemeenskap in die omgewing. There are also several picnic areas and wetland areas, with the two most prominent listed below. Vry.
- 4 Rio Grande Nature Center, 2901 Candelaria Rd NW, ☏ 1 505 344-7240. 10AM-5PM daily. The bosque provides a tranquil setting for this small but delightful nature center, with its wildlife pond and exhibits on the native wildlife. Nature lovers will particularly enjoy the enclosed views of the pond behind the visitor center. Two short trails head into the bosque from the visitor center. Free, parking $3.
- 5 Tingley Beach, Tingley Dr, just S of Central Ave (just east of the Rio Grande). Daily, sunrise to sunset. A facility of the Albuquerque Biological Park, this park along the Rio Grande has fishing ponds for adults and children, a model boating pond, a cafe, and a gift shop where you can buy fishing licenses, fishing gear, or rent a pedal boat for a ride on the central pond. Trails lead into the bosque to the edge of the river and to a pair of restored wetland ponds. A narrow-gauge train links Tingley Beach to the Albuquerque Aquarium/Botanical Gardens and the Rio Grande Zoo (listed above under Sien). Free (separate fee required for train rides).
- 4 Rio Grande Nature Center, 2901 Candelaria Rd NW, ☏ 1 505 344-7240. 10AM-5PM daily. The bosque provides a tranquil setting for this small but delightful nature center, with its wildlife pond and exhibits on the native wildlife. Nature lovers will particularly enjoy the enclosed views of the pond behind the visitor center. Two short trails head into the bosque from the visitor center. Free, parking $3.
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- Die Sandia Mountains offer outdoors opportunities ranging from straight hiking (the La Luz trail is popular, perhaps too much so) on to serious, multi-day rock climbing. Mountain biking is also really popular, and there are great trails in the foothills as well as at a ski area on the other side of the mountains during the summer. If less athletically inclined, ride the Sandia Peak Tramway (see "See" section above) to the top. At the base of the mountains, near the tramway, you can find magnificent views of the city and mountains and access trails into the mountains, especially around the 6 Elena Gallegos Picnic Area. For a map of Sandia Mountain trails, see the Cibola National Forest website. During the winter, the Sandia Peak Ski Area serves skiers and snowboarders; see Cedar Crest for details. The ski area can be reached either by taking a 45 min. drive around the mountain to the base lodge or by taking the tramway up to the top of the mountain—presuming there's enough snow at the top (skiers get a discount on tramway tickets, but you have to bring your own equipment).
Sports and amusements
- 7 Albuquerque Isotopes, at the corner of Avenida Cesar Chavez and University Blvd (south of UNM), ☏ 1 505 924-2255. Season runs from April–September. The Isotopes, Triple-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, play baseball in a beautiful stadium. Seats in the park are both good and cheap—$15 can get you a seat behind home plate. All the concessions and restrooms are along a big concourse behind the seats which is open to the field, so you don't miss any of the action. For $8 a ticket, you can bring a picnic blanket and find a spot in the grassy "Berm" behind right field that's perfect for kids—they can enjoy the grass and play on the playground on top of the Berm. Beware of foul balls—The park is a notorious "launching pad" for hitters that drives pitchers nuts. The park also hosts the new men's soccer team New Mexico United (below). $8–27.
- 8 Cliff's Amusement Park, 4800 Osuna Rd NE (at San Mateo, just south of the Osuna-San Mateo/I-25 interchange), ☏ 1 505 881-9373. Open Tu-Su May–August, plus weekends in April and September; hours vary, may be closed for weather. This is just about the only amusement park in New Mexico. Fairly small, but with a good number of rides. Thrill rides (including two roller coasters), family rides, kiddy rides, and a water play area. Day pass (includes general admission and all rides) is $28, children/seniors $25 (parking is free).
- 9 New Mexico Lobos (UNM sports), Avenida Cesar Chavez / University Blvd (south of UNM), ☏ 1 505 925-5626. The Lobos are big. For a deafening experience in college sports, try to catch a basketball game at "The Pit" (formally named Dreamstyle Arena), the university's semi-underground fieldhouse that has been a house of pain for visiting basketball teams for over 50 years. The women's teams have often been better than the men's in this century, and attract crowds every bit as raucous - when the teams are doing really well, games will sell out. Right across the street is Dreamstyle Stadium, home of the immensely popular Lobos football team. Football tickets $20–40, $15–20 children. Basketball tickets $8–42, $4–19 children (women's game tickets are cheaper than men's). UNM students are free, guests of students can sometimes get a discount.
- New Mexico United, 317 Commercial St. NE (team offices; games at Isotopes Park), ☏ 1 505 209-PLAY (7529), ✉[email protected]. Pro soccer has arrived! United began play in the second tier of US men's soccer, the USL Championship, in 2019, with home games at Isotopes Park. Walk-up prices $16–42.
- 10 Outpost Ice Arena, 9530 Tramway Blvd NE (near the base of the Sandia Peak Tramway), ☏ 1 505 856-7595. Has four rinks under one roof. A great place to sharpen your figure skating or hockey skills or just skate for fun.
Performing arts
- 11 KiMo Theater, 423 Central Ave NW, ☏ 1 505 768-3522. This historic and beautiful downtown building is a vibrant setting for the local performing arts community, and a venue for some traveling shows. The theater is gorgeous and filled with Pueblo-esque art deco ornamentation, such as beautiful murals, plaster cow skulls and wooden beams.
- 12 Popejoy Hall, in the Center for the Arts building on the UNM campus, ☏ 1 505 277-3824. Hosts a schedule of live performances year-round, including Broadway musicals, live theater, dance and music.
- 13 Isleta Amphitheater, 5601 University Blvd SE, ☏ 1 505 452-5100. It's in south Albuquerque; this is the city's primary concert venue.
- 14 The Cell, 700 1st St NW, ☏ 1 505 766-9412. Home to the Fusion Theater Company, a local performance group.
- 15 Albuquerque Little Theater, 224 San Pasquale SW, ☏ 1 505 242-4750. Hosting local performances throughout the year.
- 16 The Box Performance Space, 100 Gold Ave SW #112, ☏ 1 505 404-1578. Featuring sketch comedy, improv, children's shows, and other works. Home to Cardboard Playhouse Productions and Blackout Theatre Company.
- 17 Aux Dog Theatre, 3011 Monte Vista Boulevard NE (in the Nob Hill area just north of Central), ☏ 1 505 254-7716. An intimate performance space that produces innovative plays year round.
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
18 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Balloon Fiesta Park (north of Alameda Blvd, one mile (1.6 km) west of I-25, take either Alameda Blvd or Tramway Blvd exit off I-25). $10, children ages 12 and under free (parking $15 per car). 
The Fiesta is the world's largest ballooning event and one of the most photographed events in the world. A cultural landmark for Albuquerque (and indeed, all of New Mexico), this festival gives you a first-hand look at the world of ballooning. For nine days in October, you can walk out onto a large field where balloonists from around the world set up, inflate, launch, and possibly land their balloons. Mass ascensions of balloons with hundreds of different colors and shapes create an often stunning and magnificent sight. It's one of the most heavily attended festivals in the entire U.S.
Balloons fly best in cooler conditions, so many of the events take place early in the morning. Traffic is pretty bad around the festival; expect a long, long line of cars (you may want to seriously consider taking park-and-ride to beat the traffic). Get your hotel reservations far in advance, because everyone fills up around this time of year.
If the event is rained or snowed out, there are no refunds on prices. Most years the weather works in favor of the balloonists, so this shouldn't be a problem, though.
The event begins on the first Saturday of October and ends with a farewell mass ascension on the Sunday of the following weekend, with numerous events in-between, such as concerts and balloon races. Here are a few of the highlights of the fiesta:
- Dawn Patrol. Every day there's a Dawn Patrol at around 6AM, where a few balloons take off before the sun rises. These balloons test the conditions before other balloons take off.
- Mass Ascension. On weekend days at about 7AM the Mass Ascension occurs, which is the lift off of all the balloons participating in the fiesta, usually in two waves. Moenie mis nie.
- Balloon Glow. On weekend evenings (except for the final day of the event) a Balloon Glow takes place, when the balloons don't lift off the ground, but are illuminated by the light of their propane burners going off.
- Morning Glow. The same as the balloon glow but early in the morning (may not always occur).
- Special Shapes Rodeo. Happens at 7AM on the Thursday and Friday of the event, which is a Mass Ascension for all the "special shape" balloons. There are also Balloon Glows called Glowdeos (a portmanteau of "glow" and "rodeo") for the special shape balloons. The special shapes are the balloons in forms other than the standard balloon shape, and are very popular with kids; expect to see animals, cartoon characters, clowns, and many other colorful creations. Returning favorites include a milk cow, a wagon coach, and a trio of bees.
And if you want to do more than watch the balloons, there are several local companies which provide balloon rides year-round:
- Rainbow Ryders, ☏ 1 505 823-1111. The only one which operates directly from Balloon Fiesta Park during the Balloon Fiesta
- Private Balloon Flights, ☏ 1 505 550-2677.
- Skyspan Adventures, ☏ 1 505 250-2300.
Other annual events
Besides the Balloon Fiesta, there are numerous festivals and celebrations on a yearly basis. Here are some of the major ones:
- 1 New Mexico State Fair: 5–15 September 2019, held at the Expo New Mexico fairgrounds (on Louisiana between Central and Lomas, east of UNM and south of Uptown), ☏ 1 505 265-EXPO (3976). Takes place annually for two weeks in September. Second only to the Balloon Fiesta, the state fair is a massive event in the Albuquerque calendar. Like any state fair, there's lots of agricultural competitions, farm animals, rodeos, carnival rides, art, music, and fried food. Unique to the New Mexico State Fair are lots of exhibits that show off the pride and character of New Mexico, such as art galleries, a performing arts center, an Indian Village (where you can watch Native American music and dance) and the Villa Hispana, where you can see regular demonstrations of local art and culture. $10 adults, $7 seniors/children, children 5 and under free. (datum moet opgedateer word)
- Gathering of Nations Pow-Wow: 23–25 April 2020. A massive pow-wow—the largest in North America, in fact—which brings Native Americans from across the country together for a huge celebration. There are many events, including the powwow, native music, arts, crafts, and food, and the Miss Indian World pageant. The event takes place in late April at the Expo New Mexico fairgrounds. (datum moet opgedateer word)
- Festival Flamenco Internacional de Alburquerque: 13–17 July 2021. One of the most exciting Flamenco gatherings in the country, with artists from around the world. Held annually during the summer, usually in early June, at a number of venues.
- New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair: 21–23 June 2019. Takes place in June at the Expo New Mexico fairgrounds and features a great variety of arts and crafts all made locally. (datum moet opgedateer word)
- Around Christmas time, thousands of luminarias (a paper bag half-filled with sand with a lit candle placed inside) line the streets of Old Town. If you come to the city during this time of year you are also likely to see electric luminarias (a string of lights designed to resemble authentic luminarias) lining the roofs of many buildings in the city. You may also see luminaria displays in some of the city's residential neighborhoods, on the UNM campus, and on many an individual's front yard, but Old Town provides the most accessible and dramatic display.
Koop
Upon first glance, it might seem like your only place to shop are the miles and miles of strip malls that line the major arterials. While that's not entirely the case, everything is really spread out, with the exception of the concentrated Old Town-Downtown-Nob Hill area along Central Ave. So while you can find just about anything you're looking for, you will probably have to drive a ways to get it.
Here are some good places around town to shop:
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- Old Town, at Central & Rio Grande. If you're looking for all the "New Mexican" shops, this is probably the next best thing to Santa Fe. Granted, some of it is tacky souvenir stuff, but there are also plenty of quality gift shops with authentic Native American and Southwestern art. You can also find plenty of antiques, art galleries, jewelry, pottery, weavings, clothing stores, and other specialty shops.
- 1 Albuquerque Photographer's Gallery, 303 Romero St NW, STE N208 (upstairs), ☏ 1 505 244-9195. M-Sa 11AM-5:30PM, Su noon-5PM. A juried photography co-op of award-winning photographers, representing a wide variety of styles and techniques.
- 2 Amapola Gallery, 205 Romero St NW, ☏ 1 505 242-4311. Daily 10AM-5PM. Co-op of 40 contemporary artists selling a wide variety of southwestern arts and crafts.
- 3 The Candy Lady, 524 Romero St. NW (corner of Mountain & Rio Grande), ☏ 1 505 243-6239. M-Sa 10AM-6PM, Su 10AM-5PM. A popular candy shop with lots of homemade fudge, chocolates, caramels, and other sweets, though it has also gained notice for providing the blue-colored hard candy that served as the meth prop in the locally-set Breaking Bad television series. You can buy a bag of a faithful recreation of the prop, which is now one of the shop's most popular products.
- 4 Mama's Minerals, 800 20th St NW (at 20th and Bellamah, behind Hotel Albuquerque), ☏ 1 505 266-8443. M-F 9AM-7PM, Sa 10AM-6PM, Su 11AM-5PM. A wonderful store with an extensive collection of minerals, geologic specimens, gems, beads, supplies for the geologist, information about local geology, and more. Anyone even slightly interested in geology could spend a lot of time here.
- 5 Old Town Emporium, 204 San Felipe NW, ☏ 1 505 842-8102. M-Sa 9AM-8PM, Su 9AM-6PM. A very large gift shop with all the typical tourist kitsch, which certainly has its charm.
- 6 R.C. Gorman/Nizhoni Gallery, 323 Romero St NW, ☏ 1 505 843-7666. Featuring works by several popular artists, including noted local painter R.C. Gorman.
- 7 Tanner Chaney Gallery, 323 Romero St NW, ☏ 1 505 247-2242. M-Sa 10AM-5:30PM, Su noon-5:30PM. A long-standing business selling native arts and crafts.
- Downtown, particularly along Central and Gold Aves. (one block S of Central). While downtown has plenty of bars and restaurants, the shopping scene is a bit lacking. However, there are a few interesting places:
- 8 The Man's Hat Shop, 511 Central Ave NW, ☏ 1 505 247-9605. Tu-F 9:30AM–5:30PM, Sa 9:30AM-5PM. Has a huge selection of Western hats.
- 9 Patrician Design, 216 Gold Ave SW, ☏ 1 505 242-7646. M-F 8AM-6PM. A retail boutique with art, jewelry, and some nifty around-the-home accessories.
- 10 Sumner & Dene, 517 Central Ave NW, ☏ 1 505 842-1400. M-F 10AM-6PM, Sa 10AM-5PM, Su noon-4PM. Fine art, jewelry, and furnishings.
- 11 2 Time Couture, 600 Central Ave SE (two blocks W of I-25, in the "EDo" neighborhood), ☏ 1 505 242-3600. Su-M 10:30AM-3PM, Tu-F 10:30AM-6PM, Sa 10:30AM-5PM. An upscale designer consignment boutique offering top quality clothing, accessories and handbags.
- Nob Hill, along Central Avenue from Girard Boulevard to Washington Street. A trendy district known for its neon reminiscent of the Route 66 days, Nob Hill is easily one of the best places in the city to window shop. Die Nob Hill Business Center, at Central & Carlisle, has some great little shops as well as the La Montanita Food Co-Op (see Grocery stores under "Eat" below).
- 12 The Herb Store, 107 Carlisle Blvd SE (in the Nob Hill Business Center), ☏ 1 505 255-8878. M-Sa 10AM-6PM, Su noon-5PM. Stock up on all your herb supplies and herbal remedies here.
- 13 Masks Y Mas, 3106 Central Ave SE, ☏ 1 505 256-4183. M-Th 11AM-6PM, F-Sa 11AM-7PM, Su noon-5PM. An art gallery and store cram packed with Dag van die dooies folk art.
- 14 Objects of Desire, 3225 Central Ave NE, ☏ 1 505 232-3088. Fine furnishings and accessories.
- 15 Coronado Mall, Menaul and Louisiana. A typical indoor suburban mall, anchored by Macy's, JCPenney, Mervyn's and Sears. Most of the major 'big box' retailers are also in the general area, in both directions along I-40.
- 16 ABQ Uptown, Indian School and Louisiana (across the street from Coronado Mall). An outdoor mall with more high-end retail stores, such as Apple Computer, Talbots, Pottery Barn, and Williams-Sonoma.
- 17 Cottonwood Mall, Coors Blvd & Coors Bypass, on the west side of Albuquerque, ☏ 1 505 899-7467. M-Sa 10:00 - 21:00, So 11: 00-18: 00. A typical indoor mall, the surrounding area contains most typical 'big box' retailers.
Outside these areas, there are also some specific businesses around town that are worth your time:
- 18 Active Imagination, 11200 Montgomery Blvd NE (SE corner of the intersection of Montgomery and Juan Tabo), ☏ 1 505 299-2019. Daily 11AM-midnight. Formerly Wargames West on Central, this store has a long history in Albuquerque. Features cards, board games, role-playing games and a gambit of miniature table-top games. Open boardgame night is Thursday, but you're bound to find people gaming any night of the week.
- 19 Bien Mur Indian Market Center, 100 Bien Mur Dr NE (N of Albuquerque at the Sandia Pueblo, off the intersection of Tramway and I-25), ☏ 1 505 821-5400. M-Sa 9:30AM-5:30PM, Su 11AM-5:30PM. Owned by the Sandia Pueblo, this huge market has loads of Native American jewelry, pottery, rugs, paintings and folk art. Most of the stuff here comes directly from the artist to the market.
- Gertrude Zachary. A locally-owned jewelry chain in Albuquerque with plenty of antiques and Southwestern jewelry. There are three locations around the city:
- 20 Gertrude Zachary Jewelry Showroom, 1501 Lomas NW (between Old Town and Downtown), ☏ 1 505 247-4442. M-Sa 9:30AM-6PM, Su 10AM-5PM.
- 21 Gertrude Zachary Antiques Showroom, 416 Second St SW (in Downtown), ☏ 1 505 244-1320. F-Sa 10AM-5PM, or by appointment.
- 22 Gertrude Zachary Nob Hill, 3300 Central Ave SE, ☏ 1 505 766-4700. M-Sa 10AM-6PM, Su noon-6PM.
- 23 Jackalope, 6400 San Mateo Blvd NE (near the intersection of San Mateo and I-25), ☏ 1 505 349-0955. Daily 9AM-6PM. A local chain of stores (there is also a location in Santa Fe) that sells folk art, pottery, rugs, and furniture from around the world. There is really a lot of fantastic stuff here, and a lot to browse through.
- 24 Page One Bookstore, 11018 Montgomery NE (SW corner of the intersection of Montgomery and Juan Tabo), ☏ 1 505 294-2026. M-Sa 9AM-10PM, Su 9AM-8PM. The largest independent bookstore in the city.
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| Begroting | $10 or less |
| Midde-reeks | $10-20 |
| Splurge | $20 or more |
Dining out in Albuquerque tends to be relatively inexpensive and very casual. Many places offer outdoor seating. Iced tea is the beverage of choice.
New Mexican dining
New Mexican cuisine is unique. Be ready for the question "Red or green?" or in Spanish "¿Rojo o verde?" which refers to the chile based sauce included in or used to smother various menu items. There are constant arguments as to which is hotter, the ripe and often dried red chile, or the immature green chile; however, spiciness depends much more on the strain of pepper and how the chile is prepared rather than the color, and varies greatly by restaurant, so inquire and experiment. Many meals will include sopaipillas, the characteristic New Mexican fry bread, as a side. The characteristic desserts are flan, a type of custard, or Natillas, closer in texture to pudding.
Begroting
- 1 Acapulco, 840 San Mateo Blvd SE (alternate location at 2617 Wyoming Blvd NE) (near the Kirtland AFB Truman Gate), ☏ 1 505 268-9865. Serves excellent New Mexican cuisine from a stand.
- 2 Church Street Cafe, 2111 Church St NW (in Old Town behind the church), ☏ 1 505 247-8522. Th-Sa 8AM-8PM, Su-W 8AM-4PM. A cozy little restaurant with good New Mexican food tucked away down a side alley of Old Town. $6–15.
- 3 Durans Central Pharmacy, 1815 Central Ave NW, ☏ 1 505 247-4141. M–F 9AM-6PM, Sa 9AM-2PM. An inexpensive lunch counter in the back of a pharmacy serving cheap, hearty New Mexican cuisine. $5–9.
- 4 Little Anita's, regional chain, original in Old Town at 2105 Mountain Rd NW, ☏ 1 505 242-3102. 7AM-9PM daily. Consistent, great quality food with great service and atmosphere. $3–7.
- 5 Los Cuates, regional chain, main location at 4901 Lomas NE, ☏ 1 505 268-0974. 11AM-9PM daily. A pleasant sit-down restaurant with a milder chile. $4–10.
- 6 Milly's, 7308 Jefferson St NE (alternate location at 2100 Candelaria Road), ☏ 1 505 345-9200. M-F 6:30AM-3PM. Flavorful but not-too-hot chile. $3–8.
- 7 Ortega's Mexican Restaurant, 3617 Wyoming Blvd NE (N of Comanche), ☏ 1 505 298-0223. M-Sa 11AM-8:30PM. Whole grains, low fat.
- 8 Papa Felipe's Mexican Restaurant, 9800 Menaul Blvd NE, ☏ 1 505 292-8877, ✉[email protected]. 11AM-9PM daily. Fri & Sat til 10PM. Home-cooked, authentic New Mexican cuisine since 1977. Lunch and Senior specials. Full bar and happy hour. $7.50-20.
- 9 Perea's, 1140 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, ☏ 1 505 293-0157. M-Sa 7AM-8PM, Su 7AM-2PM. May have the hottest green chile in town.
- 10 Sadie's of New Mexico, regional chain, original at 6230 4th St NW, ☏ 1 505 345-5339. M-Sa 11AM-10PM, Su 11AM-9PM. Consistent quality. Often a long wait. Hot chile. $5–9.
Midde-reeks
- 11 Barelas Coffee House, 1502 4th St SW, ☏ 1 505 843-7577. 6AM-3PM daily. This place, for those who know how to find it (it is tucked in a corner) is a local favorite, serving menudo, chile, and a wide range of other both Mexican and New Mexican foods. They are also locally known for their tea, a blend of chamomile teas, always served hot and fresh. Also, as you are about to pay, make sure and check out the candy table right in front of the cash registers, as you might just spot an old favorite such as Sugar Daddys and Nik-L-Nips! $12 (varies on party size, and do tip well. If you come back, the servers will literally run for you!).
- 12 Cervantes, 5801 Gibson Blvd SE, ☏ 1 505 262-2253. M-Sa 11AM-10PM, Su 11AM-9:30PM. Excellent menu, ala carte items, full bar, World Record Margarita. Local favorite.
- 13 El Pinto, 10500 4th St NW, ☏ 1 505 898-1771. M-Th 11AM-9PM, F Sa 11AM-10PM, Su 10:30AM-9PM (Sunday brunch 10:30AM-2PM). Lovely ambiance and a great menu. Their nachos are fantastic, and the restaurant is also the purveyor of a popular local brand of salsa.
- 14 Garduño's of Mexico, 2100 Louisiana Blvd NE (alternate location at Cottonwood Mall), ☏ 1 505 880-0055. M-Th 11AM-9PM, F Sa 11AM-10PM, Su 10:30AM-9PM. Consistent, good quality food with some Mexican and Arizonan influence to go with the New Mexican standards.
- 15 Monroe's, 1520 Lomas NW (alternate location at 6051 Osuna NE), ☏ 1 505 242-1111. M-F 10AM-9PM, Sa-Su 9AM-9PM. Great carne adovada Indian tacos. $4–11.
Non-New Mexican dining
Begroting
- 16 Banh Mi Coda, 230 Louisiana Blvd SE, ☏ 1 505 232-0085. Excellent Vietnamese sandwiches. Get the #6, grilled pork on a French style baguette with French-inspired style mayo (aioli), cucumber, cilantro, strips of pickled carrots, and slices of jalapeños. Bakery also carries various Vietnamese desserts, steamed sweet/glutinous rice with mung beans, and Vietnamese steamed pork sausages.
- 17 Bob's Burgers, several locations around town; Central location at 4506 Central Ave SW, ☏ 1 505 831-2111. 10:30AM-9PM daily. A home-grown chain of burger stands with a New Mexican flair. The ones west of the river are owned by Bob, the ones east of the river by his son-in-law Clifford. Bob makes some of the hottest green chile sauce in the state; Clifford flat out tries to kill you. A "chile-head"'s paradise. Try a foot-long chile-cheese dog with green sauce instead of traditional red.
- 18 The Dog House, 1216 Central Ave SW (between downtown and Old Town), ☏ 1 505 243-1019. 10AM-10PM daily. An Albuquerque classic - greasy fast food joint, best known for their grilled foot-long hot dogs. Very recognizable place with its dog neon sign. The dining room is baie small, so you may want to just eat in your car..
- 19 Federico's Mexican Food, several locations around town; Zuni location at 5555 Zuni SE, ☏ 1 505 255-1094. 24 uur oop. The place is a little bare-bones, but the food is excellent (and shows the difference between "Mexican" and "New Mexican" cuisine), not to mention cheap. Get a horchata as your drink. $3–6.
- 20 Frontier Restaurant, 2400 Central Ave SE (at Central & Cornell), ☏ 1 505 266-0550. 5AM-1AM daily. One of the most popular restaurants in Albuquerque; a big hangout for the college students at UNM. Good American and New Mexican food, the breakfast burrito here is one of the best in Albuquerque. The atmosphere is casual, and it's a great place to people-watch and witness a good cross-section of the city's population. If you can't make it to the Frontier, you can go to one of the several Golden Pride chain places around Albuquerque, which is owned by the same family and serves much of the same food. $3–9.
- 21 Grandma's K&I Diner, 2500 Broadway Blvd SE, ☏ 1 505 243-1881. Daily 6AM-3PM. Enjoy some authentic Albuquerque cuisine, restaurant is best known for serving a fry covered, football sized burrito called the Travis. They can be ordered in eighths, quarters, halves or whole; consumption of an entire travis is sometimes used as a fraternity hazing. The breakfast skillet meals are wonderful.
- 22 Pericos, 109 Yale Blvd SE (near the intersection of Yale and Central), ☏ 1 505 247-2503. M-F 9:30AM-9PM, Sa 10AM-7PM, Su 10-6PM. A small Mexican/New Mexican greasy hole-in-the-wall joint with lousy service, but delicious burritos. $3–7.
- 23 Pho #1, 414 San Pedro Dr SE, ☏ 1 505 268-0488. Pho: Vietnamese noodle soup. Also grilled pork / chicken / beef noodle bowl and rice plates. Great friendly service. Don't miss the Vietnamese cold coffee with condensed milk.
- 24 Que Huong, 7010 Central Ave SE, ☏ 1 505 262-0575. Bright, clean Vietnamese restaurant serving a range of Southeast Asian specialties for very good prices.
- 25 Rudy's Country Store and BBQ, 2321 Carlisle NE (alternate location at 10136 Coors NW), ☏ 1 505 884-4000. 7AM-10PM daily. Casual, relaxed, and wonderful self-serve BBQ. Don't miss the beef brisket! $3–6.
- 26 Saggio's Pizza, 107 Cornell Dr SE (at Central & Cornell, across the street from the Frontier Restaurant), ☏ 1 505 255-5454. Su-Th 8AM-10PM, F Sa 8AM-11PM. Some of the best pizza in Albuquerque. The atmosphere is wonderful, with statues, murals, plants, and televisions everywhere. There is a sports bar in here, but the place is still very kid-friendly.
- 27 66 Diner, 1405 Central Ave NE (between I-25 and University Blvd), ☏ 1 505 247-1421. M-F 11AM-11PM, Sa 8AM-11PM, Su 8AM-10PM. A Route 66 themed restaurant serving classic American dishes. Big portions, great atmosphere. $5–9.
Midde-reeks
- 28 County Line BBQ, 9600 Tramway Blvd NE, ☏ 1 505 856-7477. W-F 11:30AM-2PM and 5-9PM, Sa-Su 11:30AM-9PM. Spectacular views of the city from the picture windows in the main dining area. For weekend dining, be prepared to wait a bit. Good Texas-style BBQ, relaxed atmosphere and large portions for your dollar. $10–20.
- 29 Dion's, multiple locations; Central location at 4717 Central Ave NE, ☏ 1 505 265-6919. Su-Th, 10:30AM-10PM, F-Sa 10:30AM-11PM. A popular local chain of pizzerias, serving some of the best pizza in Albuquerque. They also have sandwiches.
- 30 Il Vicino, multiple locations; Nob Hill location at 3403 Central Ave NE, ☏ 1 505 266-7855. Su-Th 11AM-11PM, F-Sa 11AM-midnight. Fresh gourmet pizza and beer.
- 31 Flying Star Cafe, multiple locations; Nob Hill location at 3416 Central Ave SE, ☏ 1 505 255-6633. Su-Th 6AM-11PM, F-Sa 6AM-Midnight. A local space age-themed chain with a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, entrees, New Mexican food, and superb desserts. Rated 'Best Bakery' in Albuquerque. Daily and weekly specials. Free wi-fi and comfy seating areas. Vast selection of magazines. Flying Star also operates the local Satellite Coffee chain, which has a great coffee selection and some of the same pastries you'll find at the Flying Star. $3-11.
- 32 Pars Cuisine, 4320 The 25 Way, Ste 100, ☏ 1 505 345-5156. M-Th 11AM-9PM, F Sa 11AM-10PM, Su 5PM-9PM. Persian food. Cushion seating available, bellydancing on weekend nights. Hookah available for rental. Wonderful Persian classics. $4–20.
- 33 Namaste Cuisine of India and Nepal, 110 Yale Blvd SE (just S of Central), ☏ 1 505-266-6900. Lunch 11:30AM–2:30PM daily, dinner 5PM-9PM daily. An excellent Indian and Nepalese restaurant with a lovely atmosphere and delicious food.
- 34 Slate Street Cafe, 515 Slate NW, ☏ 1 505 243-2210. Breakfast/Lunch M-F, 7:30AM–3PM, Brunch Sa, 8AM–2PM, Wine Loft W–Sa 4PM-10PM, Dinner Tu–Th 5PM-9PM, F Sa 5PM-10PM. American cuisine. They have a nice wine list and a wine bar loft too.
- 35 Taj Mahal, 1430 Carlisle Blvd NE, ☏ 1 505 255-1994. Lunch 11AM-2:30PM, Dinner 5PM-10PM. Excellent Indian food. $3–15.
- 36 Thai Tip, 1512 Wyoming NE, ☏ 1 505 323-7447. A Thai restaurant with a loyal local following, and for good reason. Friendly owners and relaxed atmosphere.
Splurge
- 37 Artichoke Cafe, 424 Central Ave SE (corner of Central and Edith), ☏ 1 505 243-0200. Lunch M-F 11AM-2:30PM; dinner Su-Th 5PM-9PM, F-Sa 5-10PM. American cuisine and a popular restaurant in the downtown area. Great creamy artichoke soup and excellent salmon. Very pleasant ambiance. $9–30.
- 38 The Rancher's Club, Crowne Plaza Albuquerque, 1901 University Blvd NE, ☏ 1 505 889-8071. M 5:30PM-10PM, Tu-Th 11:30AM-2PM and 5:30PM-10PM, F 11:30AM-2PM and 5:30PM-10:30PM, Sa 5:30PM-10:30PM, Su 5:30PM-9PM. One of the finest restaurants in Albuquerque, and the winner of multiple awards. American cuisine, serving prime aged beef, seafood and poultry grilled over aromatic woods.
- 39 Terra American Bistro, 1119 Alameda Blvd NE, ☏ 1 505 792-1700. Tu-F 11AM-2PM and 5:30PM-close, Sa 5:30PM-close. A very nice restaurant to have a romantic dinner or to bring friends and have a wine tasting from a very intense wine menu. Terra makes everything in house from scratch - no store bought sauces, soups, dressings, etc. $7-25.
- 40 Tucanos Brazilian Grill, 110 Central Ave SW, ☏ 1 505 246-9900. M-Th 11AM-10PM, F-Sa 11AM-11PM, Su 11AM-9PM. Excellent salad bar, and a variety of meats brought to your table. $12(lunch)/$20(dinner) per person, all you can eat.
- 41 Zinc Wine Bar and Bistro, 3009 Central Ave NE, ☏ 1 505 254-9462. M-Th 11AM-2:30PM and 5PM-10PM, F 11AM-2:30PM and 5PM-11PM, Sa 5PM-11PM, Su 11AM-2:30PM. In Nob Hill. Zinc is pleasant and well-appointed inside. American cuisine, with a touch of French; excellent appetizers. Don't miss the wine bar and jazz in the basement. Reservations advised. $8-27.
Grocery stores
- La Montanita Natural Foods Co-Op. A local community-owned co-op offering organic food with two locations in Albuquerque:
- 42 La Montanita Nob Hill, 3500 Central Ave SE (in the Nob Hill Marketplace at Central and Carlisle), ☏ 1 505 265-4631. M-Sa 7AM-10PM, Su 8AM-10PM. Slightly spaced out till staff.
- 43 La Montanita Valley, 2400 Rio Grande NW, ☏ 1 505 242-8800. M-Sa 7AM-10PM, Su 8AM-10PM.
- 44 Los Altos Ranch Market, 4201 Central Ave NW (at Central and Atrisco, on the W side of the Rio Grande), ☏ 1 505 831-8739. 8AM-10PM daily. A California-based grocery chain geared toward the Hispanic crowd.
- Sprouts. 8AM-11PM. Local organic food store chain with 4 locations in Albuquerque. Good place, even have diet Indian tonic if you like a gin and tonic.
- 45 Sprouts on Corrales, 10701 Corrales Rd NW, ☏ 1 505 890-7900. 7:30AM-10PM daily.
- 46 Sprouts on Lomas, 5112 Lomas Blvd NE (Lomas and San Mateo), ☏ 1 505 268-5127. 7AM-10PM daily.
- 47 Sprouts on Montgomery, 11205 Montgomery Blvd NE (Montgomery and Juan Tabo), ☏ 1 505 298-2447. 7AM-10PM daily.
- 48 Sprouts on San Mateo, 6300 San Mateo Blvd (San Mateo and Academy), ☏ 1 505 821-7000. 7AM-10PM daily.
- 49 Talin Market World Food Fare, 88 Louisiana Blvd SE (at the corner of Central and Louisiana), ☏ 1 505 268-0206. M-Sa 8:30AM-8PM, Su 9AM-7PM. International food marketplace.
- Trader Joe's. Two locations in Albuquerque:
- 50 Trader Joe's Far Heights, 8929 Holly Ave NE (at the intersection of Paseo del Norte and Ventura), ☏ 1 505 796-0311. 9AM-9PM daily.
- 51 Trader Joe's Uptown, 2200 Uptown Loop NE (next to ABQ Uptown mall), ☏ 1 505 883-3662. 9AM-9PM daily.
- Whole Foods Market. Organic food store chain with two locations in Albuquerque:
- 52 Whole Foods on Academy, 5815 Wyoming Blvd NE (at the intersection of Wyoming and Academy), ☏ 1 505 856-0474. 7:30AM-9PM daily.
- 53 Whole Foods at Indian School Plaza, 2103 Carlisle Blvd NE (at the intersection of Carlisle and Indian School), ☏ 1 505 260-1366. 7AM-10PM daily.
- For your more typical chain groceries, Albertsons en Smith's each have several stores in the city.
Drink
Downtown
- 1 Anodyne, 409 Central Ave NW, ☏ 1 505 244-1820. Downtown hipster bar. 100 different icy beers, pool tables galore and a killer jukebox.
- 2 Burt's Tiki Lounge, 313 Gold Ave SW, ☏ 1 505 243-2878. W-Sa 8:30PM-2AM. Eclectic doesn't even begin to describe Burt's. Popular nights: Monday, Geeks Who Drink pub trivia -- $2 drafts; Thursday, $.75 Pabst's Blue Ribbon 'til midnight.
- 3 Chama River Microbar, 106 2nd St SW, ☏ 1 505 842-8329. Daily 4PM-midnight. No food (other than bags of potato chips), only really good beer from one of the finer microbreweries in the region. Outstanding featured seasonal beers rotate in and out, house beers include a really tasty IPA.
- 4 Downtown Distillery, 406 Central Ave SW, ☏ 1 505 765-1534. M-F 11AM-2AM, Sa 5PM-2AM. Long bar downstairs; pool lounge and bar upstairs. Jaeger specials, to say the least.
- 5 Ibiza, 125 Second Street NW (in the Hotel Andaluz), ☏ 1 505 242-9090. M-F 11AM-2AM, Sa 5PM-2AM. Rooftop bar and dining with nightly themes.
- 6 Launchpad, 618 Central Ave SW, ☏ 1 505 764-8887. Hours vary; check ahead for concert schedule. Well established music venue and rock bar and perhaps the best place to see live music in town.
- 7 Library Bar & Grill, 312 Central Ave SW, ☏ 1 505 242-2992. M-Sa 11AM-2AM, Su noon-midnight. School girl dress bartenders serve bikers by day and club goers by night.
- 8 Marble Brewery, 111 Marble St NW, ☏ 1 505 243-2739. M–Sa 1PM–midnight, Su 1PM–10:30PM. Fine local micro brewery in Albuquerque's industrial heart. Limited food selection, but in a taproom -- that's the point.
Nob Hill & UNM
- 9 Copper Lounge, 1504 Central Ave SE, ☏ 1 505 242-7490. M-Sa 11AM-2AM. Dark dive bar, but extremely friendly patrons. Best beer special in town -- $2.50 drafts on Wednesday nights.
- 10 Gecko's Bar & Tapas, 3500 Central Ave SE, ☏ 1 505 262-1848. M-Sa 11:30AM-2AM, Su 11AM-midnight. Great atmosphere and an excellent patio for people watching. The tapas are great bar food.
- 11 Imbibe, 3103 Central Ave NE, ☏ 1 505 255-4200. M-Sa 11AM–2AM, Su noon–midnight. Cigar bar (although the noisy music is incongruous with relaxing over a cigar) with Vegas styling. Rooftop bar and patio. Strict dress code.
- 12 Kelly's Brewery, 3222 Central Ave SE, ☏ 1 505 262-2379. M-Sa 11AM-2AM, Su 11AM-midnight. A Route 66-era gas station and garage-turned-restaurant, with lots of vintage decorations. Wide variety of beers brewed on site. Good food, friendly wait staff , and an extensive outdoor patio for people watching.
- 13 Monte Vista Fire Station, 3205 Central Ave NE, ☏ 1 505 255-2424. M-Sa noon-2AM, Su noon-midnight. Housed above the Gruet Steakhouse, Monte Vista Fire Station roosts in a converted Depression Era fire house. Atmosphere lacking; bit empty.
- 14 Nob Hill Bar & Grill, 3128 Central Ave SE, ☏ 1 505 266-6872. Tu-Sa 11AM-10PM, Su 11AM-9PM. Urban-chic bar in the heart of the Nob Hill District. Cocktails good, food not bad.
- 15 O'Neill's Pub, 4310 Central Ave SE, ☏ 1 505 255-6782. M-Sa 11:30AM-2AM Su 11:30AM-midnight. Great food, casual atmosphere, and a fantastic patio facing old Route 66.
- 16 Two Fools Tavern, 3211 Central Ave NE, ☏ 1 505 265-7447. M-Sa 11AM-2AM, Su 11AM-midnight. Irish beers and music abound. $3.75 bottled beer, $5-16 wines, scotches, whiskeys. Good beer and wine.
North I-25 Corridor & Heights
- 17 The Barley Room, 5200 Eubank NE, ☏ 1 505 332-0800. M-Sa 11AM-2AM, Su 11AM-midnight. Wide selection of domestic and imported beers. Good food and nice atmosphere. Live music almost every weekend. Being in the far Northeast Heights and right next door to a mortgage company, it tends to attract an older, classier crowd.
- 18 Billy's Long Bar, 4800 San Mateo Blvd NE, ☏ 1 505 889-0573. M-Sa 11AM-2AM, Su noon-midnight. Wide variety of beers on tap.
- 19 Canteen Brewhouse, 2381 Aztec Rd NE, ☏ 1 505 881-2737. Su–Th noon–10PM, F-Sa noon–midnight. A long-standing microbrewery with a loyal following. Small food selection.
- 20 Chama River Brewing Company, 4931 Pan American NE, ☏ 1 505 342-1800. Su-Th 11AM-10PM, F-Sa 11AM-11PM. Fantastic local micro brewery which also offers a solid dining experience. $3.75 pint.
- 21 Horse & Angel Tavern, 5809 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, ☏ 1 505 299-0225. Daily 11AM-1:30PM. Very large selection of domestic and imported beers on tap, good food with an excellent human resources department (mostly very attractive UNM girls). Laid back, but not too laid back.
- 22 La Cumbre, 3313 Girard NE, ☏ 1 505 872-0225. Daily noon-closing time. A new microbrewery opened by a former brewer from Chama River Brewing Co.
- 23 Nexus Brewery, 4730 Pan American Fwy East, Suite D, ☏ 1 505 242-4100. Su-W 1PM-10PM, Th-Sa 1PM-midnight. A new microbrewery.
- 24 Stone Face Package Liquors, 8201 San Pedro Dr NE (near Paseo del Norte), ☏ 1 505 822-8855. M-Sa 11AM-2AM, Su 11AM-midnight. Blue collar and all the character you could even hope for. Live music, outdoor volleyball, and great beer specials.
Westside
- 25 Cazuela's Mexican Grill & Brewery, 4501 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, ☏ 1 505 994-9364. M-Th 9AM-10PM, F-Sa 7AM-10PM, Su 8AM-9PM. Freshly brewed beers.
- 26 Turtle Mountain Brewing Company, 905 36th St SE, Rio Rancho, ☏ 1 505 994-9497. M-Th 11AM-9PM, F Sa 11AM-10PM, Su noon-9PM. Fresh beer and greasy pizza. $3.75 bottled beer.
Slaap
| Hierdie gids gebruik die volgende prysklasse vir 'n standaard dubbel kamer: | |
| Begroting | under $75 |
| Midde-reeks | $75-175 |
| Splurge | $176 and over |
If you want a nicer—and pricier—hotel, then head east on I-40 to "uptown" (in the northeast side of the city, which is at higher elevation than "downtown" close to the river) or north on I-25. If you don't mind less free stuff, Central Ave. (old Route 66) is cheaper. However, there are some real dives along Central Avenue, many with unsavory reputations and occasional police raids. Hotels around the airport are generally vanilla-flavored, business-traveler places, but at least are somewhat less expensive than airport hotels in many cities. There are a few nice highrise hotels in the Downtown/Old Town area. Lodging Per Diem is $75.
Albuquerque is experiencing a massive wave of hotel building, mainly in the "Mid-range" class. This apparently is driven in part by the infamous lodging shortages during the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta in October. The result is that during other parts of the year, affordable hotels shouldn't be too hard to find. Even with the growth in the hotel market, lodging can be tight for the Fiesta, so if you're coming then, reserve well in advance—months rather than days.
For some free lodgings try looking for cafes where bands are playing (normally on the weekends) and ask among the punk kids and see if they'll help. Even they, however, may not have much space during the Balloon Fiesta.
Begroting
- 1 Days Inn Midtown Albuquerque, 2120 Menaul Blvd NE (near the intersection of I-40 and I-25), ☏ 1-505-273-8187. Inboek: 15:00, uitteken: middag. Shuttle service to and from airport and convention center from 7AM-11PM daily.
- 2 Hiway House Motel, 3200 Central Ave SE (Nob Hill), ☏ 1 505 268-3971. What it lacks in appearance and amenities it makes up for with location. Right in the middle of the Nob Hill area, next door to Kelly's Brewery, in walking distance to restaurants, pubs, shops, and UNM. $40–60.
- 3 Microtel West Albuquerque, 9910 Avalon Rd NW (western edge of town, near the intersection of I-40 and 98th St), ☏ 1 505 836-1686, faks: 1 505 831-2450. Inboek: 15:00, uitteken: middag. Basic chain motel on the edge of town. Stay if you're just passing through on I-40 or heading out of town the next day, but not if you're going to be exploring Albuquerque.
- 4 Route 66 International Hostel, 1012 Central Ave SW (between Downtown and Old Town), ☏ 1 505 247-1813. Inboek: 4PM, uitteken: 10:30AM. Only hostel in town - it's a cozy little place with friendly staff and a nice patio. Sentraal geleë, binne loopafstand van die middestad en redelik naby die ou stad. Slaapkamers $ 25, privaat kamers $ 30-45 plus $ 10 per ekstra gas.
- 5 Sleep Inn Lughawe, 2300 Internasionale Ave SE (van Yale N van die lughawe af), ☏ 1 505 244-3325, faks: 1 505 244-3312, ✉[email protected]. Inboek: 15:00, uitteken: 11:00. Seker die goedkoopste van die verskeie koekiedier-hotelle naby die Albuquerque-lughawe. $60-70.
- 6 Voorstedelike verlengde verblyf, 2401 Wellesley Dr., ☏ 1 505 883-8888, faks: 1 505 883-2830, ✉[email protected]. Inboek: 15:00, uitteken: middag. In 'n sakekern naby die middestad van Albuquerque. $60-70.
Midde-reeks
- 7 Adobe Nido Bed en Ontbyt, 1124 Major Ave NW (van 12de straat suid van Candelaria af), ☏ 1 505 344-1310, ✉[email protected]. Inboek: 15:00, uitteken: 11:00. 'N Gemaklike en ontspannende adobe-herberg in Suidwest-styl met badkamers in al die kamers en 'n Finse sauna. Gesonde volledige ontbyt elke oggend. $129-239.
- 8 Best Western Rio Grande Inn, 1015 Rio Grande Blvd (noord van Old Town op die kruising van I-40 / Rio Grande), ☏ 1 505 843-9500, faks: 1 505 843-9238, ✉[email protected]. Basiese kettingmotel wat die voordeel het dat dit naby Old Town is. $90–120.
- 9 Bottger Mansion of Old Town, 110 San Felipe St NW (S van die Plaza), ☏ 1 505 243-3639, ✉[email protected]. Inboek: 15-18 uur, uitteken: 11:00. Hierdie historiese huis, nou 'n bed-en-ontbyt, word in die skadu gestel van massiewe 100-jarige bome en is net 'n entjie van die ou stadsplein af. $115-179.
- 10 Binnehof Albuquerque, 5151 Journal Center Blvd NE (Noord-I-25 / Jefferson-omgewing), ☏ 1 505 823-1919, faks: 1 505 823-1918. Chain motel in die Noord-I-25 area. $140.
- 11 Courtyard Albuquerque Airport, 1920 Yale Blvd, ☏ 1 505 843-6600. In die lughawegebied. Goed verligte lessenaars en komplimentêre hoëspoedinternet.
- 12 Doubletree Hotel Albuquerque, 201 Marquette Ave NW, ☏ 1 505 247-3344, faks: 1 505 247-7025. Inboek: 15:00, uitteken: middag. 'N Luukse highrise hotel in die middestad met baie geriewe, om nie te praat van die enigste plek wat direk met die Albuquerque-konferensiesentrum verbind is nie. $150-200.
- 13 Embassy Suites Albuquerque, 1000 Woodward Pl NE (net van die kruising van I-25 / Lomas naby die middestad), ☏ 1 505 245-7100, faks: 1 505 247-1083. Inboek: 15:00, uitteken: middag. Groot hotel wat uitkyk oor die middestad. $120-170.
- 14 Hawthorn Suites Albuquerque Airport, 1511 Gibson Blvd SE (net by I-25 naby die lughawe), ☏ 1-505-814-5851. Inboek: 3M, uitteken: middag. Goeie lughawe hotel.
- 15 Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque Uptown, 6510 Suid-Amerika Pkwy NE (net buite I-40 / Louisiana in Uptown-omgewing), ☏ 1 505 944-0300. Inboek: 15:00, uitteken: 11:00. Highrise hotel in die Uptown omgewing. $145-165.
- 16 Hotel Albuquerque in die ou stad, 800 Rio Grande Blvd NW (net noord van die Ou Stad), ☏ 1 505 843-6300, faks: 1 505 842-8426. Inboek: 15:00, uitteken: middag. 'N Luukse hotel naby die ou stad wat 'n "uitbundige" gebied nader. Restaurant, sakesentrum, buite swembad en jacuzzi, fiksheidsentrum en elegante geleentheidsruimte. $140-200.
- 17 Hyatt Place Albuquerque-lughawe, 1400 Sunport Pl SE (net by I-25 naby die lughawe), ☏ 1 505 242-9300, faks: 1 505 242-0998, ✉[email protected]. Goeie lughawe hotel. $140.
- 18 Hyatt Place Albuquerque Uptown, 6901 Arvada Ave NE (in die Uptown-omgewing naby Louisiana / I-40), ☏ 1 505 872-9000, faks: 1 505 872-3829, ✉[email protected]. Lekker kettingmotel in die Uptown-omgewing, oorkant die straat van die ABQ Uptown-winkelsentrum. $140.
- 19 Hyatt Regency Albuquerque, 330 Tijeras Ave NW. Groot hotel in die middestad van Albuquerque, in die kleinste van die twee hoogste hoogtes met die piramidedak. $150–180.
- 20 Mauger Estate Bed & Ontbyt, 701 Roma Ave NW (Middestad, hoek van 7de en Roma), tolvry: 1-800-719-9189, faks: 1 505-842-8835, ✉[email protected]. Inboek: 15:00, uitteken: 11:00. 'N Gesellige bed & ontbyt naby die middestad in 'n lieflike ou Victoriaanse huis. Troeteldiervriendelik. $99-205.
- 21 Residence Inn Albuquerque, 3300 Prospect Avenue NE, ☏ 1 505 881-2661. Inboek: 15:00, uitteken: middag. Naby die middestad en die lughawe. Gratis ontbytbuffet en hoëspoed-internet.
- 22 Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel, 2910 Yale Blvd SE, ☏ 1 505 843-7000, faks: 1 505 843-6307. Inboek: 15:00, uitteken: middag. Die naaste hotel aan die lughawe, nie meer as 2 minute nie. weg met die pendel, wat op die halfuur ry. 'N Bestuursoorplasing het die hotel egter in die slag gebring. Swak waarde vir die geld wat spandeer word - gee dit 'n kans en gaan eerder saam met ander nabygeleë lughawehotelle. Redelike restaurant (Rojo's Grill) op die perseel. $150-180.
- 23 Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown, 2600 Louisiana Blvd NE (op Louisiana en Menaul), ☏ 1 505 881-0000. Inboek: 15:00, uitteken: middag. $100-200.
Splurge
- 24 Albuquerque Marriott, 2101 Louisiana Blvd NE (in die Uptown-omgewing, by Louisiana / I-40), ☏ 1 505 881-6800, faks: 1 505 888-2982. Highrise hotel in die Uptown-winkelgebied langs die I-40. $180–200.
- 25 Albuquerque Marriott Piramide-Noord, 5151 San Francisco Road NE (Noord-I-25 / Jefferson-omgewing), ☏ 1 505 821-3333, faks: 1 505 828-0230, ✉[email protected]. Groot hotel in 'n Aztec-piramide-vormige gebou. $180–250.
- 26 Hotel Andaluz, Tweede Straat 125 NW (by Koper), ☏ 1 505 242-9090. Albuquerque is die naaste aan 'n ou hotel, hierdie middestad is 'n historiese en weelderig-versierde hotel met 'n Marokkaanse en Spaans-geïnspireerde argitektuur, baie elegante balkamers en 'n paar luukse kamers. 'N Mediterreense restaurant en 'n sitkamer op die dak is ook op die perseel. $165–275.
- 27 Hotel Parq Sentraal, 806 Central Avenue SE (net wes van I-25), ☏ 1 505 242-0040, ✉[email protected]. 'N Boetiekhotel in die middestad, in 'n lieflike ou gebou met tuine en 'n bar op die dak met 'n uitstekende uitsig. Die akkommodasie self is wonderlik, met hoë plafonne, groot vensters en mooi meubels. $150–300.
- 28 Los Poblanos Inn, 4803 Rio Grande Blvd NW, ☏ 1 505 344-9297, faks: 1 505 342-1302, ✉[email protected]. In die dorpie Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (11 km vanaf Albuquerque se middestad), is die herberg en 25 akkergronde pragtig, naby die Rio Grande-bosque met konferensie- en vergadergeriewe beskikbaar. $150–315.
Bly veilig
Albuquerque het 'n gemiddelde misdaadsyfer in vergelyking met ander Amerikaanse stede, maar die meeste daarvan is eiendomsmisdaad wat inwoners meer bekommer as besoekers.
Central Avenue is die tuiste van enkele van die belangrikste besienswaardighede in Albuquerque, maar gedeeltes daarvan kan na donker ietwat gevaarlik wees. Die gedeelte vanaf die treinspoor (oostelike rand van die middestad) na University Blvd. kan saans 'n bietjie eng wees. Selfs in die middestad, hoewel Central Avenue gangbaar is, kan kleiner strate in die omgewing, soos Copper Street, donker wees. Die Nob Hill / UNM-distrik (tussen die Universiteit en Carlisle) is snags veilig, maar Central word geleidelik oos van Carlisle en kan nogal eng raak in die kermis. Oorweeg die bus of 'n taxi deur hierdie gebiede nadat die son onder is.
As gevolg van die grootte en milde klimaat, word die strate van Albuquerque as die tuiste van baie mense beskou. Alhoewel dit gewoonlik nie 'n gevaar is nie, kan u verwag om bedelaars en rondlopers te ontmoet, veral rondom UNM.
As u buitenshuise ontspanning gaan doen (selfs net so ontspanne as om 'n Isotope-dagwedstryd te kyk), sladert u op die sonskerm. Die hoogte van die stad is 5000 voet of hoër, en daar is gewoonlik nie veel wolkbedekking nie, so 'n mens kan in 'n verrassende kort volgorde slegte sonbrand kry.
Nieu-Mexiko is ook baie dor nie. Dit en die hoë hoogte het baie lae humiditeit in die somer en winter, wat tot uitdroging kan lei. Drink baie water. 'N Algemene klagte onder besoekers van laer hoogtes is 'n aanhoudende hoofpyn, wat dikwels verkeerdelik as hoogtesiekte beskou word, maar eintlik 'n algemene simptoom van uitdroging is. Oorweeg dit om 'n waterbottel te dra en deur die dag gereeld te drink as u dit nog nie doen nie.
Wees bedag op die nuwe Mexikaanse kookkuns; as jy nie gewoond is aan groen chili nie, gaan eers maklik. Baie beginners het die warmste chili wat hulle kon vind, probeer eet, net om ses uur later te ontdek dat dit BAIE warmer was as wat hulle onthou het. Wees voorbereid.
Verbind
Die area kode vir die stad is 505.
Elke tak van die Biblioteekstelsel van Albuquerque / Bernalillo County bied gratis wifi; hulle het ook rekenaars beskikbaar, maar dit vereis dat u 'n internettoegangskaart vir $ 3 moet koop. Die 2 Hoofbiblioteek is Downtown by 501 Copper NW, 1 505 768-5141. Daar is ook 'n aantal gratis hotspots vir WiFi deur die stad, hoofsaaklik rondom Civic Plaza in die middestad, die Sunport en die Old Town Plaza. Dit is ook gratis om verbinding te maak met die gaste-wifi op die UNM-kampus. Oor die algemeen is daar nie baie draadlose kafees in die stad nie, maar daar is 'n goeie konsentrasie rondom die UNM / Nob Hill-gebied. Die plaaslike Flying Star Cafe en Satellietkoffie plekke bied gratis draadlose internet aan klante.
Koerante
- Die Albuquerque-joernaal ($ 0,50 per dag, $ 1,50 Sondae) is die grootste koerant van die staat en praat oor kwessies in die metrogebied, die staat en die wêreld.
- Die Alibi (gratis Woensdagoggende) is 'n gratis weekblad wat kwessies in die metrogebied bespreek en 'n paar rubrieke aanbied, maar meer gefokus is op die kunstoneel en 'n paar uitstekende film- en restaurantresensies. Hulle het ook 'n aantal "beste van ..." lyste aangebied, veral die jaarlikse "Beste van Burque" -toekennings. Puik geleentheidslyste.
- Die Daaglikse Lobo (daagliks gratis) is 'n daaglikse nuusdiens (Maandag tot Vrydag in die skooljaar) wat deur UNM-studente vervaardig word. Die aanlyn-weergawe word daagliks opgedateer, maar die gedrukte weergawe word slegs op Maandae en Donderdae versprei.
Tydskrifte en TV
- Albuquerque The Magazine is die stad se grootste tydskrif en praat oor huidige gebeure in die stad.
- Ware televisie in New Mexico (gratis aanlyn) is 'n reisprogram wat in Nieu-Mexiko vervaardig word, en Albuquerque verskyn in verskeie aflewerings.
Hanteer
Rook
Nieu-Mexiko het 'n wêreldwye verbod op rook in plekke van besigheid nie. Dit sluit kroeë en restaurante in. Die enigste uitsonderings is casino's en sigaarstawe. Daarbenewens het Albuquerque rook op alle openbare eiendom behalwe die gholfbane verbied.
Konsulate
3 Mexiko, 1610 4de St NW, ☏ 1 505 247-2147, faks: 1 505 842-9490.
Gaan volgende
Noord van Albuquerque:
- Santa Fe, een van die wêreld se grootste reisbestemmings, is ongeveer 97 km noord. Die direkte roete is via I-25, maar as u tyd het en die weervoorspelling goed is, oorweeg dit om eerder die "Turquoise Trail" (NM SR 14) aan die oostekant van die Sandia-berge te neem. As u liewer nie wil ry nie, kan u ook die Rail Runner-pendeltrein direk na die hart van die stad neem.
- As u die Turquoise Trail neem, stop by Madrid, 'n kunstenaarsgemeenskap langs die pad. Daar is 'n klein verskeidenheid galerye, 'n glasblaser en ordentlike taverne vir middagete. 'N Ander trekpleister op die roete is die Tinkertown Museum naby Cedar Crest, wat 'n groot versameling houtsneewerk en Americana bevat.
- Bernalillo is 24 km noord op I-25 en is verbind via die Rail Runner-pendeltrein. Die Coronado-staatsmonument is 'n belangrike trekpleister, sowel as die casino en gholfbaan van Santa Ana Pueblo, wat reg langs Bernalillo is.
- Daar is verskeie Indiane pueblos tussen Albuquerque en Santa Fe net by I-25 af. Sommige van hulle bied besienswaardighede en 'n kans om die omgewing te verken. As u 'n paar uur het om dood te maak, oorweeg dit om 'n draai te gaan na Cochiti Pueblo en die Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks Nasionale Monument. Hierdie min bekende monument, oop vir daggebruik ($ 5 / voertuig), bevat 'n paar pragtige natuurskoon en geologiese formasies, soos 'n smal gleuf wat jy kan bewandel. Om daar te kom, klim af by die Santo Domingo Pueblo-afrit (afrit 259) en volg die borde SR 22 op en volg 'n grondpad na die monument.
- Die mooi Jemezberge bied aangename staptogte en visvang in die somer en kan goed wees vir ski en sneeu-skoe in die winter, alhoewel sneeupak van jaar tot jaar baie wissel en onvoldoende kan wees vir wintersport. Neem I-25 noord na Bernalillo, dan US 550 na San Ysidro, waar NM 4 (502 op sommige kaarte) opstyg deur die verbasende rooi rots van San Diego Canyon en die Jemez in.
- Los Alamos en Bandelier Nasionale Monument Dit is ook noord en ongeveer so ver van Albuquerque af via die Jemez-roete as via die Santa Fe-roete.
- Anderkant Santa Fe lê die skoonheid en kulturele kleur van noord sentraal New Mexico -- Taos, Sangre de Cristo-berge, ens.
Suid van Albuquerque:
- Isleta Pueblo, van I-25, net suid van die stad, is 'n klein inheemse Amerikaanse dorpie met die St. Augustine-kerk, 'n groot wit sending en een van die oudstes in die land. Neem die afrit Isleta Pueblo (NM 314) en ry suid totdat u die dorp bereik.
- Belen is ongeveer 48 km suid en is 'n goeie daguitstappie.
- Mountainair, ongeveer 90 minute. ry suidoos, is die tuiste van die Salinas Pueblo Missions Nasionale Monument, 'n uitstekende versameling pueblo- en Spaanse sendingruïnes.
- As u gedurende die winter suid reis, moet u seker maak dat u by die Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, suid van Socorro en bespreek word in die artikel van die gemeenskap ... en terwyl u daar onder is, oorweeg dit om die Baie groot skikking, een van die wêreld se grootste radioteleskoop-skikkings.
| Roetes deur Albuquerque |
| Los Angeles ← Gallup ← | W  E | → Las Vegas → Kansas City |
| Santa Fe ← Bernalillo ← | N  S | → Los Lunas → Las Cruces |
| Gallup ← Toelaes ← | W  E | → Cedar Crest → Tucumcari |
| Gallup ← Toelaes ← | W .svg/22px-US_66_(historic).svg.png){kind=small} E | → Cedar Crest → Tucumcari |
