Tristan’s Guidebook - Albuquerque, NM

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Tristan’s Guidebook - Albuquerque, NM

City/town information

Albuquerque is a hidden travel gem. It's under-the-radar, affordable, achingly beautiful, unspoiled and filled with soul.
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Albuquerque
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Albuquerque is a hidden travel gem. It's under-the-radar, affordable, achingly beautiful, unspoiled and filled with soul.

Sightseeing

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a yearly hot air balloon festival that takes place in Albuquerque during early October.
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Международный фестиваль воздушных шаров в Альбукерке
4401 Alameda Blvd NE
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The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a yearly hot air balloon festival that takes place in Albuquerque during early October.
Experience the beauty and charm of Old Town Albuquerque! Founded in 1706, Old Town centers around the Plaza and San Felipe de Neri Church, built in 1793. Surrounding historic homes and buildings have been renovated into today’s shops, galleries and restaurants. Stroll the Plaza, dine at great restaurants, stay at a bed & breakfast or nearby hotels, take a bicycle or trolley tour, visit museums and shop at retail shops and galleries for handmade gifts. Hidden patios, winding brick paths, gardens and fountains await your discovery. Wrought iron benches and adobe bancos welcome you to relax in the shade or enjoy our wonderful New Mexico sunshine. Savor traditional New Mexican dishes prepared with red and green chile, great steaks, and even classic country French cuisine.
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Old Town
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Experience the beauty and charm of Old Town Albuquerque! Founded in 1706, Old Town centers around the Plaza and San Felipe de Neri Church, built in 1793. Surrounding historic homes and buildings have been renovated into today’s shops, galleries and restaurants. Stroll the Plaza, dine at great restaurants, stay at a bed & breakfast or nearby hotels, take a bicycle or trolley tour, visit museums and shop at retail shops and galleries for handmade gifts. Hidden patios, winding brick paths, gardens and fountains await your discovery. Wrought iron benches and adobe bancos welcome you to relax in the shade or enjoy our wonderful New Mexico sunshine. Savor traditional New Mexican dishes prepared with red and green chile, great steaks, and even classic country French cuisine.
Located in the historic Albuquerque Indian School District just minutes from Downtown and Old Town Albuquerque, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is a world-class museum and cultural center created to be a place where we, Pueblo people, can tell our story. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is the only place in North America to host traditional Native American dances every weekend year round and also offers an exciting schedule of cultural and community activities, including rotating museum exhibits, events with Native American artists, hands-on children’s programs & art festivals.
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Индейский культурный центр Пуэбло
2401 12th St NW
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Located in the historic Albuquerque Indian School District just minutes from Downtown and Old Town Albuquerque, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is a world-class museum and cultural center created to be a place where we, Pueblo people, can tell our story. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is the only place in North America to host traditional Native American dances every weekend year round and also offers an exciting schedule of cultural and community activities, including rotating museum exhibits, events with Native American artists, hands-on children’s programs & art festivals.
The ABQ BioPark contains four separate facilities: the aquarium, the botanic garden, the zoo, and the beach.
Bio Park station
The ABQ BioPark contains four separate facilities: the aquarium, the botanic garden, the zoo, and the beach.
Sitting on the north edge of Old Town's plaza, the San Felipe de Neri Church, originally founded in 1706, was the first Roman Catholic Church erected in Albuquerque. The structure that stands today was completed in 1793 (one year after the original building collapsed) and has expanded over the centuries to include a rectory, a convent and a school.
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Церковь Сан-Фелипе-де-Нери
2005 N Plaza St NW
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Sitting on the north edge of Old Town's plaza, the San Felipe de Neri Church, originally founded in 1706, was the first Roman Catholic Church erected in Albuquerque. The structure that stands today was completed in 1793 (one year after the original building collapsed) and has expanded over the centuries to include a rectory, a convent and a school.
For excellent views of Albuquerque and the nearby Sandia Mountains, take a ride on the Sandia Peak Tramway. Cable cars carry passengers nearly 3 miles along a suspended cable between eastern Albuquerque and the 10,378-foot-high summit of Sandia Peak. Once at the top, visitors relish the views of the Rio Grande Valley and the Land of Enchantment – you can see up to 11,000 square miles on a clear day.
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Трамвай Сандиа Пик
30 Tramway Rd NE
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For excellent views of Albuquerque and the nearby Sandia Mountains, take a ride on the Sandia Peak Tramway. Cable cars carry passengers nearly 3 miles along a suspended cable between eastern Albuquerque and the 10,378-foot-high summit of Sandia Peak. Once at the top, visitors relish the views of the Rio Grande Valley and the Land of Enchantment – you can see up to 11,000 square miles on a clear day.
Open since 1993, The Turquoise Museum is a fantastic place to go and learn all about the history of mining and crafting turquoise. The museum has a lot of information on the best turquoise mines in the country, how to tell different types of turquoise apart, how to tell fake turquoise from the real thing, the history of turquoise and more.
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Turquoise Museum
400 2nd Street Southwest
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Open since 1993, The Turquoise Museum is a fantastic place to go and learn all about the history of mining and crafting turquoise. The museum has a lot of information on the best turquoise mines in the country, how to tell different types of turquoise apart, how to tell fake turquoise from the real thing, the history of turquoise and more.
The Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum is a museum dedicated to the worldwide history, science, and art of all types of ballooning and lighter-than-air flight.
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Международный музей воздушных шаров имени Андерсона Абруццо в Альбукерке
9201 Balloon Museum Dr NE
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The Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum is a museum dedicated to the worldwide history, science, and art of all types of ballooning and lighter-than-air flight.
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Музей естественной истории и науки Нью-Мексико
1801 Mountain Rd NW
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The Musical Highway in Albuquerque, New Mexico is an exciting little piece of Highway that plays “America the Beautiful” on the roadside while driving at 45mph.
273 U.S. Rte 66
273 U.S. Route 66
The Musical Highway in Albuquerque, New Mexico is an exciting little piece of Highway that plays “America the Beautiful” on the roadside while driving at 45mph.
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Национальный музей ядерной науки и истории
601 Eubank Blvd SE
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Family recreation spot featuring bumper cars, laser tag, paintball & more along with an arcade.
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Hinkle Family Fun Center
12931 Indian School Rd NE
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Family recreation spot featuring bumper cars, laser tag, paintball & more along with an arcade.
Natural area with many varieties of wildlife in the foothills & outdoor recreation opportunities.
Парк Sandia Foothills Open Space
Natural area with many varieties of wildlife in the foothills & outdoor recreation opportunities.
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The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino
145 Louisiana Blvd NE
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Wildlife West Nature Park is a 122-acre nature park, enhanced zoo, and entertainment venue.
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Парк дикой природы Вест
87 N Frontage Rd
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Wildlife West Nature Park is a 122-acre nature park, enhanced zoo, and entertainment venue.

Food scene

Casa Rondeña is a world class winery established in 1995, and is located in the serene North Valley of Albuquerque.
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Винодельня Каса Ронденья
733 Chavez Rd
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Casa Rondeña is a world class winery established in 1995, and is located in the serene North Valley of Albuquerque.
Founded in 2008, Marble Brewery is one of the oldest and largest craft breweries in Albuquerque. They’ve won multiple awards for their beers, and their new rooftop bar on top of their brewery pub is a great place to hang out and sample their brews.
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Marble Brewery
111 Marble Ave NW
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Founded in 2008, Marble Brewery is one of the oldest and largest craft breweries in Albuquerque. They’ve won multiple awards for their beers, and their new rooftop bar on top of their brewery pub is a great place to hang out and sample their brews.
One of the newest breweries in Albuquerque, you’ll find this brewery and pub a little way north of downtown, on 2nd St NW. The venue is pretty funky, with lots of big TV’s, plenty of seating around an enormous bar, plus bar games to play.
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Rio Bravo Brewing Company
1912 2nd St NW
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One of the newest breweries in Albuquerque, you’ll find this brewery and pub a little way north of downtown, on 2nd St NW. The venue is pretty funky, with lots of big TV’s, plenty of seating around an enormous bar, plus bar games to play.
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VARA Winery
315 Alameda Blvd NE
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Trendy warehouse with an eclectic collection of bars & eateries, plus an expansive courtyard.
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Рынок Сомилл
1909 Bellamah Ave NW
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Trendy warehouse with an eclectic collection of bars & eateries, plus an expansive courtyard.