Stephanie & Edward’s guidebook
Sightseeing
It is 2 minutes by car or 10-15 minutes by foot from our property. If you wish to experience the Rio Grande habitate with bird watching opportunities, native plants, and trails leading to the Rio Grande this is a place to get started.
Of course, you can walk straight to the Rio Grande River and trails from the property too, we'll be happy to show you the way.
Did you know, the Bosque around the Rio Grande River is the largest cottonwood forest in the world …and you are literally 300 yards walking distance from it?
Snowing if cottonwood in July. Fall colors best in early October. Bird migration late Spring and Fall.
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Государственный парк природного центра Рио-Гранде
2901 Candelaria Rd NWIt is 2 minutes by car or 10-15 minutes by foot from our property. If you wish to experience the Rio Grande habitate with bird watching opportunities, native plants, and trails leading to the Rio Grande this is a place to get started.
Of course, you can walk straight to the Rio Grande River and trails from the property too, we'll be happy to show you the way.
Did you know, the Bosque around the Rio Grande River is the largest cottonwood forest in the world …and you are literally 300 yards walking distance from it?
Snowing if cottonwood in July. Fall colors best in early October. Bird migration late Spring and Fall.
Balloon Fiesta!! The most photographed event in the world. You can see balloons year round in Albuquerque and they love to fly over the Rio Grande which is just a short walk away. Fall is the best time to be in Albuquerque with amazing temperatures, smell and tastes of harvest, Fall colors and all the balloons in the air.
Balloon Fiesta Parkway Northeast
Balloon Fiesta Parkway NortheastBalloon Fiesta!! The most photographed event in the world. You can see balloons year round in Albuquerque and they love to fly over the Rio Grande which is just a short walk away. Fall is the best time to be in Albuquerque with amazing temperatures, smell and tastes of harvest, Fall colors and all the balloons in the air.
NM is rich with Native Americans and culture! Each tribe is unique with cultural traditions, dances, costumes, jewelry, pottery and more. If you have time and days to travel to various Indian reservations and/or Santa Fe you should, but if you don’t have time this is the one stop shop to get culture. Check the website as they do have free Native American dances weekly. Bonus is that this is only about a 3- 5 minute drive. They have a GREAT restaurant too but if you want something more casual head across the street for a famous Laguna burger.
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2401 12th Street NorthwestNM is rich with Native Americans and culture! Each tribe is unique with cultural traditions, dances, costumes, jewelry, pottery and more. If you have time and days to travel to various Indian reservations and/or Santa Fe you should, but if you don’t have time this is the one stop shop to get culture. Check the website as they do have free Native American dances weekly. Bonus is that this is only about a 3- 5 minute drive. They have a GREAT restaurant too but if you want something more casual head across the street for a famous Laguna burger.
An old mining community now transformed into an artist style town. If you’re taking the slow road to Santa Fe, it’s a cool stop along the way.
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Madrid
An old mining community now transformed into an artist style town. If you’re taking the slow road to Santa Fe, it’s a cool stop along the way.
Only about 55 minutes west of Albuquerque. Although you have many Native American Pueblos to choose from, this one provides dwellings, history, culture, art and pottery, and 360 panoramic views on top of the Mesa.
Walking is involved and it’s not handicapped assessable. It’s HOT, you’ll need a hat, good walking shoes, sunscreen and water!! Tours run daily and takes about an hour.
Word to the wise, always ask and receive permission prior to taking photographs in/on any Native American land/Pueblo/people.
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Acoma Pueblo
Only about 55 minutes west of Albuquerque. Although you have many Native American Pueblos to choose from, this one provides dwellings, history, culture, art and pottery, and 360 panoramic views on top of the Mesa.
Walking is involved and it’s not handicapped assessable. It’s HOT, you’ll need a hat, good walking shoes, sunscreen and water!! Tours run daily and takes about an hour.
Word to the wise, always ask and receive permission prior to taking photographs in/on any Native American land/Pueblo/people.
Museum provides a great overview of Albuquerque representing both Native American and Hispanic settlers.
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Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Rd NWMuseum provides a great overview of Albuquerque representing both Native American and Hispanic settlers.
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.
Tickets are required and during COVID in advanced booking.
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Трамвай Сандиа Пик
30 Tramway Rd NEThe 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.
Tickets are required and during COVID in advanced booking.
The nation’s only congressionally chartered museum in its field and an intriguing place to learn the story of the Atomic Age,from early research of nuclear development through today’s peaceful uses of nuclear technology.
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Национальный музей ядерной науки и истории
601 Eubank Blvd SEThe nation’s only congressionally chartered museum in its field and an intriguing place to learn the story of the Atomic Age,from early research of nuclear development through today’s peaceful uses of nuclear technology.
Food scene
Near by coffee shop. The coffee roaster worked for Peet's Coffee and if you like Peet's or craft coffee this is the place for you. They offer Macadamia milk for those with lactose intolerance in their lattes. Not much for breakfast though, but you can head next door to an Albuquerque-known breakfast spot, the Range Cafe.
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Cutbow Coffee
1208 Rio Grande Blvd NWNear by coffee shop. The coffee roaster worked for Peet's Coffee and if you like Peet's or craft coffee this is the place for you. They offer Macadamia milk for those with lactose intolerance in their lattes. Not much for breakfast though, but you can head next door to an Albuquerque-known breakfast spot, the Range Cafe.
Located at Hotel Chaco on the fifth floor. Breathtaking views of Albuquerque both to the East, South, and West. Menus change and has quite a cocktail list. Usually requires reservations for dinner and even drinks. Hotel does have a nice assortment of shops for Native American jewerly too, but likely can find better deals shopping around.
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Level 5
2000 Bellamah Ave NWLocated at Hotel Chaco on the fifth floor. Breathtaking views of Albuquerque both to the East, South, and West. Menus change and has quite a cocktail list. Usually requires reservations for dinner and even drinks. Hotel does have a nice assortment of shops for Native American jewerly too, but likely can find better deals shopping around.
OK, that's not the best picture for Seasons on Mountain Rd! But the roof top bar offers year round casual food and delicious breverage options. I love margaritas and this is one place I would go. The restruant down stairs requires reservations and yes we would recommend it for a more romantic dinner. Remember, NM is a very causal dress state, but the food downstairs has more $$ attached - hence our recommendation of "romantic."
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Seasons Rotisserie & Grill
2031 Mountain Rd NWOK, that's not the best picture for Seasons on Mountain Rd! But the roof top bar offers year round casual food and delicious breverage options. I love margaritas and this is one place I would go. The restruant down stairs requires reservations and yes we would recommend it for a more romantic dinner. Remember, NM is a very causal dress state, but the food downstairs has more $$ attached - hence our recommendation of "romantic."
Reservations required for brunch and dinner. Menu changes but can try local, farm to table and NM game items. Hip restaurant if you are a foodie! Additionally, Los Poblanos farm is famous for lavender and they have a gift shop full of lavender everything: soaps, oils, sprays, ice cream, sachets and more. Ed and I enjoy Campo a few times a year for special occasions, have taken cooking classes, and is a stop we’ve taken friends and family visiting.
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Campo at Los Poblanos
4803 Rio Grande Blvd NWReservations required for brunch and dinner. Menu changes but can try local, farm to table and NM game items. Hip restaurant if you are a foodie! Additionally, Los Poblanos farm is famous for lavender and they have a gift shop full of lavender everything: soaps, oils, sprays, ice cream, sachets and more. Ed and I enjoy Campo a few times a year for special occasions, have taken cooking classes, and is a stop we’ve taken friends and family visiting.
Local place, casual with outdoor and indoor seating. Pet friendly and easy to bike to. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner options but save room for dessert.
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Flying Star Cafe
3416 Central Ave NELocal place, casual with outdoor and indoor seating. Pet friendly and easy to bike to. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner options but save room for dessert.
If you are bringing your bike this is SUPER cute place with a large organic garden, coffee and breakfast/lunch. Portions are appropriate to get back on that bike for the final few miles back home.
Typically, there's some sort of live music. Yes, you can get there by car - just not as much fun.
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Old Town Farm & Bike In Coffee
949 Montoya St NWIf you are bringing your bike this is SUPER cute place with a large organic garden, coffee and breakfast/lunch. Portions are appropriate to get back on that bike for the final few miles back home.
Typically, there's some sort of live music. Yes, you can get there by car - just not as much fun.
El pinto is famous for visitors to try local New Mexican food and margaritas!! You can try many selections of tequila and the chili comes in mild or hot. Gluten free and vegetarian options are available and if you’re worried about the heat order chili on the side.
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El Pinto Restaurant
10500 4th St NWEl pinto is famous for visitors to try local New Mexican food and margaritas!! You can try many selections of tequila and the chili comes in mild or hot. Gluten free and vegetarian options are available and if you’re worried about the heat order chili on the side.
For those interested in fresh, local products and a “farm to table” approach, this is a must try for breakfast and lunch. Not the cheapest breakfast, but a great quality establishment.
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Grove Cafe & Market
600 Central Ave SEFor those interested in fresh, local products and a “farm to table” approach, this is a must try for breakfast and lunch. Not the cheapest breakfast, but a great quality establishment.
Great selection of craft style beers. Local bands play regularly on weekend nights in the summertime. A few food trucks offer food for those staying for longer than just a quick beer.
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Marble Brewery
111 Marble Ave NWGreat selection of craft style beers. Local bands play regularly on weekend nights in the summertime. A few food trucks offer food for those staying for longer than just a quick beer.
Excellent Italian food and drinks. Although Albuquerque isn’t known for Italian food, if you’re looking for a change of pace from chile and spice, this place has some good food offerings.
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M'tucci's Italian
6001 Winter Haven Rd NWExcellent Italian food and drinks. Although Albuquerque isn’t known for Italian food, if you’re looking for a change of pace from chile and spice, this place has some good food offerings.
If you like gourmet pizza and fresh offerings, you’ll love the pizza here. It’s a small place and not the cheapest, but our personal favorite for gourmet style pizza.
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Farina Pizzeria
510 Central Ave SEIf you like gourmet pizza and fresh offerings, you’ll love the pizza here. It’s a small place and not the cheapest, but our personal favorite for gourmet style pizza.
We offer New Mexico Piñon brand coffee to our guests. Many guests have asked how to get a bag for their trip home that we had to list where and how to get your own.
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Piñon Coffee House
5222 4th St NWWe offer New Mexico Piñon brand coffee to our guests. Many guests have asked how to get a bag for their trip home that we had to list where and how to get your own.
100% addicted to their skinny burger. Nothing skinny about it but love this burger, hand cut fries, and homemade ketchup. Don’t get me wrong the menu is delicious. It is a drive up to the Nob Hill District but recommend if you are driving Route 66.
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frenchish
3509 Central Ave NE100% addicted to their skinny burger. Nothing skinny about it but love this burger, hand cut fries, and homemade ketchup. Don’t get me wrong the menu is delicious. It is a drive up to the Nob Hill District but recommend if you are driving Route 66.
The huevos rancheros is delicious. Thank you COVID for making us step away from our normal favorites. This is a great lunch spot and Happy Hour Spot in the courthouse district. But I love the huevos with Duran’s chili and white cheddar hash browns. Ed likes red chili best and I like green so can’t help you there but good news you can order chili as Christmas and you get both.
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Slate Street Cafe
515 Slate Ave NWThe huevos rancheros is delicious. Thank you COVID for making us step away from our normal favorites. This is a great lunch spot and Happy Hour Spot in the courthouse district. But I love the huevos with Duran’s chili and white cheddar hash browns. Ed likes red chili best and I like green so can’t help you there but good news you can order chili as Christmas and you get both.
Following in the style of Napa’s Oxbow Market, San Francisco’s Ferry Market, and the Boston City Market, this new marketplace will feature New Mexico culinary experiences, farmers, food artisans, craftsmen, and artists. Due to COVID you’ll be limited on indoor seating but there’s plenty outdoor patio space. There’s great food, beer, and wine options to meet everyone’s palate. Highly recommend the Brooklyn Basement at Hawt Pizza, the GC skinny burger at Feel Goods, BBQ brisket at 165 and udon at Narato. In truth we haven’t made it through all the vendors yet but we are trying. Additionally, save room for frozen ice found in the patio section or chocolate at El Dora!! Oh and the cocoa body butter works wonders on those sanitized dry hands.
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Рынок Сомилл
1909 Bellamah Ave NWFollowing in the style of Napa’s Oxbow Market, San Francisco’s Ferry Market, and the Boston City Market, this new marketplace will feature New Mexico culinary experiences, farmers, food artisans, craftsmen, and artists. Due to COVID you’ll be limited on indoor seating but there’s plenty outdoor patio space. There’s great food, beer, and wine options to meet everyone’s palate. Highly recommend the Brooklyn Basement at Hawt Pizza, the GC skinny burger at Feel Goods, BBQ brisket at 165 and udon at Narato. In truth we haven’t made it through all the vendors yet but we are trying. Additionally, save room for frozen ice found in the patio section or chocolate at El Dora!! Oh and the cocoa body butter works wonders on those sanitized dry hands.
Golden Crown Panaderia is a family-owned, old fashioned neighborhood bakery in the Albuquerque Old Town area, since 1972.
You don’t want to miss out of NM green chili bread or a diversity sandwiches, pizza, salads, and NM Tea, gourmet coffees, with beer on tap from several local breweries and wine.
It’s only a few minutes drive from the casita, roughly 3-5 minutes
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Golden Crown Panaderia
1103 Mountain Rd NWGolden Crown Panaderia is a family-owned, old fashioned neighborhood bakery in the Albuquerque Old Town area, since 1972.
You don’t want to miss out of NM green chili bread or a diversity sandwiches, pizza, salads, and NM Tea, gourmet coffees, with beer on tap from several local breweries and wine.
It’s only a few minutes drive from the casita, roughly 3-5 minutes
Delicious pastries, coffee, and preserves. In the land of chili 🌶 well you just have to try it as a jam or danish.
Recommend grab some to go the day before then wake up early, brew some coffee, take a seat on the back patio and hope to watch hot air balloons drift down the Rio Grande and Bosque.
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The Burque Bakehouse
640 Broadway Blvd SEDelicious pastries, coffee, and preserves. In the land of chili 🌶 well you just have to try it as a jam or danish.
Recommend grab some to go the day before then wake up early, brew some coffee, take a seat on the back patio and hope to watch hot air balloons drift down the Rio Grande and Bosque.
If you are bringing your bike this is SUPER cute place with a large organic garden, coffee and breakfast/lunch. Typically, there's some sort of live music. Yes, you can get there by car - just not as much fun.
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Old Town Farm & Bike In Coffee
949 Montoya St NWIf you are bringing your bike this is SUPER cute place with a large organic garden, coffee and breakfast/lunch. Typically, there's some sort of live music. Yes, you can get there by car - just not as much fun.
Serving Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. A lot of your favorites just with a Native American (Pueblo) twist or they have items that are very specific to Pueblos in the area. Much of the meat comes from Native Land surrounding Albuquerque and the State. Remember if you are new to chili and spice ORDER chili on the side.
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Pueblo Harvest
2401 12th St NWServing Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. A lot of your favorites just with a Native American (Pueblo) twist or they have items that are very specific to Pueblos in the area. Much of the meat comes from Native Land surrounding Albuquerque and the State. Remember if you are new to chili and spice ORDER chili on the side.
Great New Mexican food that is just down the street. Has beer, margaritas, and cocktails. We loved this place when we were in college decades ago, only thing, is the service can be a little hit or miss.
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El Patio
3851 Rio Grande Blvd NWGreat New Mexican food that is just down the street. Has beer, margaritas, and cocktails. We loved this place when we were in college decades ago, only thing, is the service can be a little hit or miss.
Activities
We love to hike and NM has plenty of trails. The Sandia Mountains offer an oasis of trails from easy to difficult. What's better than hitting the trail to the top, having a 360 degree view in all directions and seeing for 100's of miles. You can take the famous Sandia Tram down and finish your hard work with lunch/dinner and a refreshing NM brewed beer.
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Sandia Crest
We love to hike and NM has plenty of trails. The Sandia Mountains offer an oasis of trails from easy to difficult. What's better than hitting the trail to the top, having a 360 degree view in all directions and seeing for 100's of miles. You can take the famous Sandia Tram down and finish your hard work with lunch/dinner and a refreshing NM brewed beer.
Maybe a 15 minute drive West of our property, but offers historic significance from Native Americandand early Spanish settlers from over 400 - 700 years ago. This is a gentle walk or hike most. Take water, sunscreen, hat, good walking shoes, and your camera!
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Petroglyph National Monument Visitor Center
6510 Western Trail NWMaybe a 15 minute drive West of our property, but offers historic significance from Native Americandand early Spanish settlers from over 400 - 700 years ago. This is a gentle walk or hike most. Take water, sunscreen, hat, good walking shoes, and your camera!
If you love golf -- Ed's your man. He can guide you from executive to championship courses. You can discuss your game, level, price, what you wish to see or experience and he'll be happy to make some course recommendations.
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Чемпионат по гольфу Университета Нью-Мексико: Поле Чемпионата
3601 University Blvd SEIf you love golf -- Ed's your man. He can guide you from executive to championship courses. You can discuss your game, level, price, what you wish to see or experience and he'll be happy to make some course recommendations.
IF you ski you're in luck. You can take the Tram up and ski Sandia Peak's East side. When you are done for the day. Take the lift back up, take the Tram back down, and if time remains you could even play a round of golf in Albuquerque. Yes, there are NM winter days that you can ski in the morning and golf in the afternoon!
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Sandia Peak Ski & Tram
New Mexico 536IF you ski you're in luck. You can take the Tram up and ski Sandia Peak's East side. When you are done for the day. Take the lift back up, take the Tram back down, and if time remains you could even play a round of golf in Albuquerque. Yes, there are NM winter days that you can ski in the morning and golf in the afternoon!
Beautiful course on the Santa Ana reservation. If you couldn’t afford the Hyatt Regency Tamaya you can still experience their course with amazing views. Couples can play easily here as the forward tees make it fair to play. This is native land so you’ll enjoy rabbits, deer (around the 11 hole) and snakes. Signs are posted, but better to leave the ball in the rough, then search and encounter rattle snakes, but rest assured the beauty and views are worth the trek about 45-1 hour from us.
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Клуб гольфа Twin Warriors
1301 Tuyuna TrailBeautiful course on the Santa Ana reservation. If you couldn’t afford the Hyatt Regency Tamaya you can still experience their course with amazing views. Couples can play easily here as the forward tees make it fair to play. This is native land so you’ll enjoy rabbits, deer (around the 11 hole) and snakes. Signs are posted, but better to leave the ball in the rough, then search and encounter rattle snakes, but rest assured the beauty and views are worth the trek about 45-1 hour from us.
Great museum with permanent and temporary exhibits. New Mexico has a rich history with dinosaurs and clear skies give us us a variety of astronomical events.
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Музей естественной истории и науки Нью-Мексико
1801 Mountain Rd NWGreat museum with permanent and temporary exhibits. New Mexico has a rich history with dinosaurs and clear skies give us us a variety of astronomical events.
WE love to hike! Our favorite trail to recommend is 333D trail, taking about an hour to get to the saddle for panoramic views and about 45 minutes down. Good elevation gain but doesn't take the entire day and it set you up for a hardy lunch! I always say, "I'll hike anything as long as there's a burger and beer waiting for me at the end."
Piedra Lisa North Trailhead Parking, Placitas, NM
WE love to hike! Our favorite trail to recommend is 333D trail, taking about an hour to get to the saddle for panoramic views and about 45 minutes down. Good elevation gain but doesn't take the entire day and it set you up for a hardy lunch! I always say, "I'll hike anything as long as there's a burger and beer waiting for me at the end."
You are right here! 300 yards away from the largest cottonwood forest and walking and biking trails both left and right. Wildlife and bird watching dependent on the time of the year.
Rio Grande River Trail
You are right here! 300 yards away from the largest cottonwood forest and walking and biking trails both left and right. Wildlife and bird watching dependent on the time of the year.
Isotopes are a minor league Triple-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies. If you love baseball and this is a great activity for you. The park offers traditional baseball food fare but also NM breweries as well. Check the schedule as some night have fireworks after the game.
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Isotopes Park
1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SEIsotopes are a minor league Triple-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies. If you love baseball and this is a great activity for you. The park offers traditional baseball food fare but also NM breweries as well. Check the schedule as some night have fireworks after the game.
New Mexico United Pro SOCCER team! Check the schedule to obtain tickets. Love this team and players, their vision, connection to the community, and is pride for the State.
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New Mexico United Team Store
3500 Central Ave SENew Mexico United Pro SOCCER team! Check the schedule to obtain tickets. Love this team and players, their vision, connection to the community, and is pride for the State.