recommendations from the locals
Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico with a population just over 900,000. It is a rapidly growing ‘city with a personality’. This high desert city sits at a mile-high elevation providing 320 days of sunshine a year.
Below is a list of attractions and restaurants to explore while you are visiting ABQ. These aren’t going to be the typical places you’ll find in Fodor’s or similar publications – these are the secrets of the locals.
ABQ International Balloon Fiesta
Be sure to see the 40th Anniversary ABQ International Balloon Fiesta while you’re here! With over 700 hot-air balloons, it’s an experience you’ll never forget. We’ve planned motion to give you enough time to head out to Balloon Fiesta Park for the final mass assension. Enjoy!
| around ABQ | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| attraction | description | phone | map |
| Sophia’s Place | Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives. Gourmet Mexican dive. | (505) 345-3935 | map |
| Casa Rodeña Winery | Winery. A bit of Italy – in ABQ. | (505) 344-5911 | map |
| Sunday Chatter | Albuquerque's quirkiest weekly concert series. Definitely unique. | (505) 307-9647 | map |
| The Grove | Happiness through food. Great espresso too! | (505) 248-9800 | map |
| Satellite Coffee | Local coffee: good stuff. | map | |
| ABQ Balloon Museum | Hot air balloon museum. | (505) 880-0500 | map |
| Sandia Peak Tramway | World’s longest aerial tramway. | (505) 856-6544 | map |
| Sandia Casino | Get your gambling fix. | (505) 798-3700 | map |
| Petroglyph National Monument | One of the largest petroglyph sites in North America | (505) 899-0205 | map |
| The Apple Store | Ok, not unique . . . but, it's an Apple store! | (505) 837-6480 | map |
| Unser Racing Museum | A multi-dimensional museum experience | (505) 341-1776 | map |