Guidebook for Albuquerque
Arts & Culture
It's an easy walk, near Old Town, and offers a taste of New Mexico history and outstanding traveling exhibits.
219 locals recommend
Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Rd NWIt's an easy walk, near Old Town, and offers a taste of New Mexico history and outstanding traveling exhibits.
Closest theater, and they are always showing an art film/classic or 2
39 locals recommend
Century 14 Downtown Albuquerque
100 Central Ave SWClosest theater, and they are always showing an art film/classic or 2
Locally owned theater that shows films you will likely never see otherwise. Check out the film festivals they host, too.
40 locals recommend
Guild Cinema
3405 Central Ave NELocally owned theater that shows films you will likely never see otherwise. Check out the film festivals they host, too.
Outstanding amenity packed with a schedule of shows, films, and many other events.
108 locals recommend
National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St SWOutstanding amenity packed with a schedule of shows, films, and many other events.
An outstanding concert lineup and lovely, historic, intimate venue for live music, weddings, and other events.
Corrales Historical Society
966 Old Church RdAn outstanding concert lineup and lovely, historic, intimate venue for live music, weddings, and other events.
Entertainment & Activities
Robinson Park
810 Copper Ave NWBest growers' market in town
Gazebo, shade, play equipment, and the 30 second travel time from Casa Roma!
7 locals recommend
Mary Fox Park
401 13th St NWGazebo, shade, play equipment, and the 30 second travel time from Casa Roma!
Tiguex Park
1800 Mountain Rd NWFutbol, 10 minute walk from the house, exceptional playground.
Explora
1701 Mountain Rd NWFun for adults and children alike, and a nice outdoor area.
AKA Hidden Park, protected from auto traffic. You might find a yoga class underway.
8 locals recommend
McDuffie Park aka Hidden Park
3708 Mackland Ave NEAKA Hidden Park, protected from auto traffic. You might find a yoga class underway.
Spruce Park
1300 Roma Ave NETucked away in one of the nicest residential neighborhoods in town.
Summit Park
3000 Constitution Ave NEA great neighborhood park with a large play structure area.
Sightseeing
The Botanic Garden is an outstanding sanctuary. Easily reached by bus from Casa Roma, and the adjacent Aquarium is a unique surprise in the high desert! Along the Paseo Del Bosque Nature Trail.
139 locals recommend
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
2601 Central Ave NWThe Botanic Garden is an outstanding sanctuary. Easily reached by bus from Casa Roma, and the adjacent Aquarium is a unique surprise in the high desert! Along the Paseo Del Bosque Nature Trail.
Everything Else
a relaxing, beautiful, educational, serene refuge.
146 locals recommend
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
2901 Candelaria Rd NWa relaxing, beautiful, educational, serene refuge.
A fabulous organization (501-C6) devoted to "building the heart of New Mexico," I can't say enough good things about this group of dedicated, hard-working individuals.
Downtown Action Team Inc
100 Gold Ave SWA fabulous organization (501-C6) devoted to "building the heart of New Mexico," I can't say enough good things about this group of dedicated, hard-working individuals.
Albuquerque Convention Center
Well managed, right downtown, and newly renovated.
Route 66 Hostel
1012 Central Ave SWNearby accommodations
The closest grocery, and newly renovated with beer and wine and organic foods.
61 locals recommend
Lowe's Neighborhood Market
701 11th St NWThe closest grocery, and newly renovated with beer and wine and organic foods.
Food Scene
Outstanding location (actually on Gold Avenue), and I recommend the southwest eggs benedict and the cowboy breakfast.
17 locals recommend
Gold Street Caffe
218 Gold Ave SWOutstanding location (actually on Gold Avenue), and I recommend the southwest eggs benedict and the cowboy breakfast.
Weekdays
319 5th St SWSit outdoors under the shade of a solar electric array!
Artichoke Cafe
424 Central Ave SESome of the best food in town, classy atmosphere.
Arguably overpriced, but there is a reason it's always bustling. Quick service, large portions, and always intriguing specials. Also, in a fine building designed by John Gaw Meem.
232 locals recommend
Flying Star Cafe
3416 Central Ave NEArguably overpriced, but there is a reason it's always bustling. Quick service, large portions, and always intriguing specials. Also, in a fine building designed by John Gaw Meem.
You'll have to see the menu -- chic and green, innovative flavor combinations, exciting new location.
1828 Central Ave SW
1828 Central Avenue SouthwestYou'll have to see the menu -- chic and green, innovative flavor combinations, exciting new location.
La Crepe Michel
400 San Felipe St NWExcellent french food in Old Town Albuquerque -- quirky!
The best community-minded grocery in town
50 locals recommend
La Montañita Co-op Food Market - Rio Grande
2400 Rio Grande Blvd NWThe best community-minded grocery in town
Nicely situated among residences and with outdoor seating, this is one of my favorite restaurants because of the good and healthy food and friendly service.
35 locals recommend
Slate Street Cafe
515 Slate Ave NWNicely situated among residences and with outdoor seating, this is one of my favorite restaurants because of the good and healthy food and friendly service.
Drinks & Nightlife
Marble Brewery
111 Marble Ave NWMicrobrewery with some of the most popular brews in the region.
Parks & Nature
Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NE