Albuquerque East Mountains’ guidebook

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Albuquerque East Mountains’ guidebook

Tram, Skiing and Hiking

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Sandia Peak Ski & Tram
New Mexico 536
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The Sandia Peak Tramway is an aerial tramway located adjacent to Albuquerque, New Mexico. It stretches from the northeast edge of the city to Sandia Peak on the ridge line of the Sandia Mountains and has the world's third longest single span
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Трамвай Сандиа Пик
30 Tramway Rd NE
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The Sandia Peak Tramway is an aerial tramway located adjacent to Albuquerque, New Mexico. It stretches from the northeast edge of the city to Sandia Peak on the ridge line of the Sandia Mountains and has the world's third longest single span
The tramway at the top of the Sandia Mountains, just outside of Albuquerque, isn’t the only way to get to the top of Sandia Peak. You can take La Luz Trail, too. This eight to nine-mile hike is not for the slackpacker. This is a strenuous and difficult trek with a 12 percent grade and close to 4,000 feet of elevation gain. The final stretch has a series of 19 switchbacks, presumably to make the getting-to-the-top endeavor a little easier. Best time to go is spring, summer or fall. Winter brings with it snow. A thought: hike up … or down … and take the tram as part of the experience.
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La Luz Trail
La Luz Trail
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The tramway at the top of the Sandia Mountains, just outside of Albuquerque, isn’t the only way to get to the top of Sandia Peak. You can take La Luz Trail, too. This eight to nine-mile hike is not for the slackpacker. This is a strenuous and difficult trek with a 12 percent grade and close to 4,000 feet of elevation gain. The final stretch has a series of 19 switchbacks, presumably to make the getting-to-the-top endeavor a little easier. Best time to go is spring, summer or fall. Winter brings with it snow. A thought: hike up … or down … and take the tram as part of the experience.
Explore this 6.3-km loop trail near Albuquerque, New Mexico. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 29 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
Eye of the Sandias
Explore this 6.3-km loop trail near Albuquerque, New Mexico. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 29 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Outdoor Recreation

Visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/cibola
Cibola National Forest
Visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/cibola
One of the best zoos in the country with a lot of interaction for the kids.
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Albuquerque Zoo - Asia
898 12th St SW
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One of the best zoos in the country with a lot of interaction for the kids.
Up to 15,000 petroglyphs or prehistoric rock art images have been found on the West Mesa volcanic escarpment, located along a 17-mile canyon outside of Albuquerque.
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Национальный памятник Петроглифов
Western Trail Northwest
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Up to 15,000 petroglyphs or prehistoric rock art images have been found on the West Mesa volcanic escarpment, located along a 17-mile canyon outside of Albuquerque.

Food scene

Great atmosphere, food, and brewer after some of the beautiful hikes around.
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Ale Republic
28 Arroyo Seco Rd
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Great atmosphere, food, and brewer after some of the beautiful hikes around.
Greenside has good food that straddles the line between light/healthy and robust/tasty. Wine and beer only but good selection of wines.
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Greenside Cafe
12165 NM-14
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Greenside has good food that straddles the line between light/healthy and robust/tasty. Wine and beer only but good selection of wines.
It's basically the closest bar to the property, with good food but excellent live music on the weekends.
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Lazy Lizard Grill
12480 NM-14
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It's basically the closest bar to the property, with good food but excellent live music on the weekends.
The service is always good and the ribs and meats are exceptional. One of my favorite places to visit plus one of the few places in the area with a full bar.
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Ribs Hickory Pit BBQ
12220 New Mexico 14
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The service is always good and the ribs and meats are exceptional. One of my favorite places to visit plus one of the few places in the area with a full bar.
The view from the outdoor patio is breathtaking and the food is always great. A little on the high price but worth a visit
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Paako Ridge Golf Club
1 Club House Dr
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The view from the outdoor patio is breathtaking and the food is always great. A little on the high price but worth a visit

City/town information

Albuquerque is mostly known for its International Balloon Fiesta, which takes place the first two weeks in October. If you happen to be here at other times of the year, there's still a wide variety of things to do. Take a ride on the world's longest Tramway to the top of Sandia Peak. Get to know the famous Unser family by touring their racing museum here, chock-full of Indy 500 trophies and some of the cars that helped them get across the finish line. The Albuquerque BioPark and nearby Old Town, where the city started, are also worth a stop.
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Albuquerque
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Albuquerque is mostly known for its International Balloon Fiesta, which takes place the first two weeks in October. If you happen to be here at other times of the year, there's still a wide variety of things to do. Take a ride on the world's longest Tramway to the top of Sandia Peak. Get to know the famous Unser family by touring their racing museum here, chock-full of Indy 500 trophies and some of the cars that helped them get across the finish line. The Albuquerque BioPark and nearby Old Town, where the city started, are also worth a stop.
Besides being renowned for its cultural diversity and interesting historic tourist attractions, the city is also famed for its extraordinary arts scene. While plenty of galleries dot its streets, Santa Fe is also an important center for the performing arts and hosts lots of great cultural events and festivals.
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Santa Fe
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Besides being renowned for its cultural diversity and interesting historic tourist attractions, the city is also famed for its extraordinary arts scene. While plenty of galleries dot its streets, Santa Fe is also an important center for the performing arts and hosts lots of great cultural events and festivals.
Galisteo, in Santa Fe County, has had its fair share of film fame. It’s been the backdrop for many a Western, including Crazy Heart, Young Guns, and Silverado amongst others. Even the fantasy movie Thor was partly filmed here.
Galisteo
Galisteo, in Santa Fe County, has had its fair share of film fame. It’s been the backdrop for many a Western, including Crazy Heart, Young Guns, and Silverado amongst others. Even the fantasy movie Thor was partly filmed here.
Small artist town with eateries and pub
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Madrid
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Small artist town with eateries and pub

Neighborhoods

Great place for restaurants and local shops
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Ноб-Хилл
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Great place for restaurants and local shops
Old Town’s narrow streets and century-old adobe houses are home to New Mexican eateries serving enchiladas and sopaipilla pastries, and tiny artisan shops selling jewelry, rugs and pottery. Old Town Plaza is a charming spot overlooked by 18th-century San Felipe de Neri Church. Nearby, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science has dinosaur skeletons, while the Albuquerque Museum displays Southwestern art.
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Old Town
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Old Town’s narrow streets and century-old adobe houses are home to New Mexican eateries serving enchiladas and sopaipilla pastries, and tiny artisan shops selling jewelry, rugs and pottery. Old Town Plaza is a charming spot overlooked by 18th-century San Felipe de Neri Church. Nearby, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science has dinosaur skeletons, while the Albuquerque Museum displays Southwestern art.

Museums and tours

Great history of the Manhattan Project and the importance of New Mexico to the development of nuclear energy
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Национальный музей ядерной науки и истории
601 Eubank Blvd SE
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Great history of the Manhattan Project and the importance of New Mexico to the development of nuclear energy
Museum with Ross Ward's elaborate handmade dioramas of Old West scenes & antique toys.
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Музей Тинкертаун
121 Sandia Crest Rd
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Museum with Ross Ward's elaborate handmade dioramas of Old West scenes & antique toys.
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science is a natural history and science museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico near Old Town Albuquerque. The Museum was founded in 1986. It operates as a public revenue facility of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs.
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Музей естественной истории и науки Нью-Мексико
1801 Mountain Rd NW
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The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science is a natural history and science museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico near Old Town Albuquerque. The Museum was founded in 1986. It operates as a public revenue facility of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs.
Learn all about turquoise during your time in the American Southwest with a visit to The Turquoise Museum in Albuquerque. Located in a modern 'castle' that is as interesting as the exhibits, the Turquoise Museum features a vast collection of turquoise jewelry and other pieces such as antique furniture. Take a self-guided tour with your admission ticket, or upgrade to include a Turquoise 101 class or a guided tour.
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Turquoise Museum
400 2nd Street Southwest
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Learn all about turquoise during your time in the American Southwest with a visit to The Turquoise Museum in Albuquerque. Located in a modern 'castle' that is as interesting as the exhibits, the Turquoise Museum features a vast collection of turquoise jewelry and other pieces such as antique furniture. Take a self-guided tour with your admission ticket, or upgrade to include a Turquoise 101 class or a guided tour.
This three story, multifaceted museum provides all day learning and entertainment for children of all ages.
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Explora Science Center
1701 Mountain Rd NW
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This three story, multifaceted museum provides all day learning and entertainment for children of all ages.
The aquarium tells the story of the Rio Grande river as it flows from its headwaters to the Gulf of Mexico.
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Ботанический сад ABQ BioPark
2601 Central Ave NW
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The aquarium tells the story of the Rio Grande river as it flows from its headwaters to the Gulf of Mexico.
IPCC was founded in 1976 and is jointly owned and operated by the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico. 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. Visitors can also experience the award-winning Native Sourced, Pueblo Inspired cuisine of Pueblo Harvest and shop at the Indian Pueblo Store, a trusted destination for authentic handcrafted Native American art.
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Индейский культурный центр Пуэбло
2401 12th St NW
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IPCC was founded in 1976 and is jointly owned and operated by the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico. 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. Visitors can also experience the award-winning Native Sourced, Pueblo Inspired cuisine of Pueblo Harvest and shop at the Indian Pueblo Store, a trusted destination for authentic handcrafted Native American art.
The city's rich heritage is the focus at this museum, which features exhibits depicting the art, history and culture of the Southwest.
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Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Rd NW
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The city's rich heritage is the focus at this museum, which features exhibits depicting the art, history and culture of the Southwest.

Sporting events

Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park, previously known only as Isotopes Park, is a minor league baseball stadium located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is the home field of the Albuquerque Isotopes of the Pacific Coast League, the Triple-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies.
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Isotopes Park
1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE
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Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park, previously known only as Isotopes Park, is a minor league baseball stadium located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is the home field of the Albuquerque Isotopes of the Pacific Coast League, the Triple-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies.
Its the closest golf course to the house and the views are spectacular.
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Paako Ridge Golf Club
1 Club House Dr
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Its the closest golf course to the house and the views are spectacular.