Guidebook for the Cozy Casita. Things to see and do in Albuquerque
Sightseeing
Nob Hill
Within 15 min walking distance of the Casita.
No matter what time of year the view frome Sandia Peak is amazing! Take the tram or a beautiful drive to Sandia Peak. apox 1 hour from the Casita.
502 locals recommend
Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NENo matter what time of year the view frome Sandia Peak is amazing! Take the tram or a beautiful drive to Sandia Peak. apox 1 hour from the Casita.
A short drive 30min . Not only did Coronado camp here searching for tha seven cities of gold. You can see and explore the pueblo of first nation Native Peoples. A quick search will inform you more.
13 locals recommend
Coronado Historic Site
485 Kuaua Rd A short drive 30min . Not only did Coronado camp here searching for tha seven cities of gold. You can see and explore the pueblo of first nation Native Peoples. A quick search will inform you more.
University Art Museum
203 Cornell Dr10/15 min walk
On the main UNM campus. Always has wonderful exhibitions.
10 min walk from the Casita.
Wonderful relaxing area to walk or sit and watch the ducks entertaining for you.
Get a takeaway meal at the SUB food court nearby.
University of New Mexico Duck Pond
1890 Roma Ave NE10 min walk from the Casita.
Wonderful relaxing area to walk or sit and watch the ducks entertaining for you.
Get a takeaway meal at the SUB food court nearby.
Food Scene
It is a iconic old dinner but is most of all ,,,, GOOD home style New Mexican food. Located across from Old Town Plaza.
88 locals recommend
Duran Central Pharmacy
1815 Central Ave NWIt is a iconic old dinner but is most of all ,,,, GOOD home style New Mexican food. Located across from Old Town Plaza.
Just a block from the Casita on Route 66 / Central Ave. A famous UNM / Nob Hill eatery.
148 locals recommend
Frontier
2400 Central Ave SEJust a block from the Casita on Route 66 / Central Ave. A famous UNM / Nob Hill eatery.
Two blocks from the Casita on Harvard SE. Good food. Enjoy eating on the patio or nice and cozy inside.
39 locals recommend
El Patio De Albuquerque
142 Harvard Drive SoutheastTwo blocks from the Casita on Harvard SE. Good food. Enjoy eating on the patio or nice and cozy inside.
Two blocks from the Casita. A wonderful Italian pasta , large salads, craft beer and desserts. Several tv screens to catch up on your favorite sports teams.
24 locals recommend
Saggios
107 Cornell Dr SETwo blocks from the Casita. A wonderful Italian pasta , large salads, craft beer and desserts. Several tv screens to catch up on your favorite sports teams.
2 blocks from the Casita.
A small but nice shop serving breakfast and lunch. A good close place to read the morning paper and relax . Get on line and plan the days events. Also next to the Lobo Laundry!
8 locals recommend
Duggan's Coffee Shop
2227 Lead Ave SE2 blocks from the Casita.
A small but nice shop serving breakfast and lunch. A good close place to read the morning paper and relax . Get on line and plan the days events. Also next to the Lobo Laundry!
15 min drive from the Casita.
corner of 4th Street & Mountain Road Local Family restaurant serving New Mexican home style cuisine.
47 locals recommend
Monroe's Restaurant
1025 4th Street Northwest15 min drive from the Casita.
corner of 4th Street & Mountain Road Local Family restaurant serving New Mexican home style cuisine.
In Nob Hill Fantastic place . They make bake goods on site .
8 locals recommend
Cinnamon Sugar and Spice Cafe
3500 Central Ave SEIn Nob Hill Fantastic place . They make bake goods on site .
Parks & Nature
Fantastic for an early morning jog walk or Bike tour. Search for more info.
139 locals recommend
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
2601 Central Ave NWFantastic for an early morning jog walk or Bike tour. Search for more info.
Located in Old Town 15 min drive. Part of the Bio park but Separate. A wonderful place as most are. Has a nice restaurant to have a meal or a cup of coffee.
94 locals recommend
ABQ BioPark Aquarium
2601 Central Ave NWLocated in Old Town 15 min drive. Part of the Bio park but Separate. A wonderful place as most are. Has a nice restaurant to have a meal or a cup of coffee.
Essentials
Smiths /Kroger is just a five min walk Gas station next door. Between the apartment and Smiths there is . A fantastic Persian restaurant MMM across is a Landry next to a quaint café ( Dugan's ) breakfast or lunch. and Piñata Shop.... hand made right there.
79 locals recommend
Smith's Food and Drug
6125 4th St NWSmiths /Kroger is just a five min walk Gas station next door. Between the apartment and Smiths there is . A fantastic Persian restaurant MMM across is a Landry next to a quaint café ( Dugan's ) breakfast or lunch. and Piñata Shop.... hand made right there.
Walgreens
2950 Central Ave SE10 min walk from the Casita, Pharmacy, liquor, and Convenience store.
Shopping
A 15 min walk this will take you to the start of the Nob hill area. It continues on for over a Mile Nothing but various shops ,cafes pubs, antiques stores Out door restaurants. I asure you something for everyone.
209 locals recommend
Nob Hill
A 15 min walk this will take you to the start of the Nob hill area. It continues on for over a Mile Nothing but various shops ,cafes pubs, antiques stores Out door restaurants. I asure you something for everyone.
Located across from Old Town on Lomas NW.
First .... I have no investment in Palms and receive nothing for my referal. I strongly recomend that Before you shop in Old Town. Stop by here and check out Palms . As wholesalers the usualy are between 1/2 to 1/3 lower. You don't have to buy. Then go to Old Town look around enjoy yourselves and compare the prices. This is just a suggestion. What ever you do. ENJOY YOURSELVES !
12 locals recommend
Palms Trading Company
1504 Lomas Blvd NWLocated across from Old Town on Lomas NW.
First .... I have no investment in Palms and receive nothing for my referal. I strongly recomend that Before you shop in Old Town. Stop by here and check out Palms . As wholesalers the usualy are between 1/2 to 1/3 lower. You don't have to buy. Then go to Old Town look around enjoy yourselves and compare the prices. This is just a suggestion. What ever you do. ENJOY YOURSELVES !
Entertainment & Activities
I you want to learn the true story of The Pueblo People this is the place to go. A wonderful resturant with a Pueblo flair. Dancers most Summer Weekends and live music and eats in the evenings.
158 locals recommend
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2401 12th St NWI you want to learn the true story of The Pueblo People this is the place to go. A wonderful resturant with a Pueblo flair. Dancers most Summer Weekends and live music and eats in the evenings.
Usualy held the first two weeks in October. The International Balloon Fiesta is one of the most top most photographed events in the world.
136 locals recommend
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
4401 Alameda Blvd NEUsualy held the first two weeks in October. The International Balloon Fiesta is one of the most top most photographed events in the world.
Located on the main UNM campus. Another short 3 blocks from the Casita. Check the website for what is showing. Popejoy Hall presents all types of entertainment. From National Touring stage companies to individual shows. Check thier website to see whats / who's in town.
24 locals recommend
Popejoy Hall
203 Cornell DrLocated on the main UNM campus. Another short 3 blocks from the Casita. Check the website for what is showing. Popejoy Hall presents all types of entertainment. From National Touring stage companies to individual shows. Check thier website to see whats / who's in town.
15 min from the Casita.
A hidden jewel. The National Center for Hispanic Culture and Art for the America's. See web site for scheduled year round exhibits and events.
108 locals recommend
National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St SW15 min from the Casita.
A hidden jewel. The National Center for Hispanic Culture and Art for the America's. See web site for scheduled year round exhibits and events.
Museums
15 min drive to Old Town
This a wonderful way to learn the history of New Mexico thru its art.
219 locals recommend
Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Rd NW15 min drive to Old Town
This a wonderful way to learn the history of New Mexico thru its art.
15 min drive from the Casita.
Can you keep a secret?
See touch and learn about the Manhattan Project. Although small ( like the weapon itproduced ) the objects are authentic . if you love rockets, planes and history. This is for you.
81 locals recommend
The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
601 Eubank Blvd SE15 min drive from the Casita.
Can you keep a secret?
See touch and learn about the Manhattan Project. Although small ( like the weapon itproduced ) the objects are authentic . if you love rockets, planes and history. This is for you.
15 min drive/Old Town
Walk with the dinosaurs!
life size skeletons of dinosaurs , hands on learning, a Planetarium. A real bone diggers heaven!
176 locals recommend
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
1801 Mountain Rd NW15 min drive/Old Town
Walk with the dinosaurs!
life size skeletons of dinosaurs , hands on learning, a Planetarium. A real bone diggers heaven!
A 5 min drive from the Casita.
Ernie Pyle was a well known journalist during WWII. known for reporting from the front lines. From the soldiers perspective. This was his home. It contains his memorabilia.
Ernie Pyle Library
900 Girard Blvd SEA 5 min drive from the Casita.
Ernie Pyle was a well known journalist during WWII. known for reporting from the front lines. From the soldiers perspective. This was his home. It contains his memorabilia.