Grace & Carey
Things To Do
Albuquerque/Santa Fe Recommendations
We made an interactive google map of some recommendations in the area. Click the link to explore, and keep reading for details.
Sandia Peak Tramway
A fun ride on an aerial tram up to the crest of the Sandia Mountains for a view of the city! There is a 4000 ft elevation gain--prepare for it to be a bit more chilly at the top. (Sometimes there are wind delays/closures, so something to think about especially if you have dinner reservations or somewhere to be at 4pm on May 10th.)
Old Town
Historic adobe buildings centered around the plaza. Rattlesnake Museum (a must for kids and adults—closed on Sunday and Monday unfortunately) Albuquerque Museum of Art and History New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science Explora Science Center and Children's Museum Several Breaking Bad Tours (remember Breaking Bad?) leave from Old Town
Kid Friendly Activities
Botanical Gardens/Aquarium (ABQBioPark) Albuquerque Zoo Explora Children's Museum Pop Fizz (Can you say Choco Tacos?) - a food truck and sometimes hard to find Rattlesnake Museum (Old Town) The Tram
Restaurants
New Mexico is very serious about our chile We actually have a state question: Red or Green? You can answer “Christmas” to try both on the same plate New Mexican Food: Padillas (open only weekdays, cash only, but our favorite) Frontier Barelas Coffee House Cocina Azul Vegos - Vegan New Mexican options Pizza: Saggio's, Dion's, Mario's (get Green Chile on top) Flying Star Cafe Satellite Coffee - get the Turkish latte w/ cardamom
Beer and Wine
La Cumbre Brewery (Heise family fav) Marble Brewery Canteen Brewhouse Green Jeans Food Hall Boxing Bear Brewing Co Gruet Winery
Hiking
Sandia mountains: Many trails in the foothills area and at the crest after taking the tram to the top! Bosque Trail along the Rio Grande
Golfing
Arroyo Del Oso Golf Course: Best public course in ABQ and close to uptown. Sandia Casino Golf Course: Beautiful mountain and river views. UNM Championship Course: Long course and challenging. Top Golf is always an option.
Other weekend events
1. Comedian TJ Miller has shows May 8-11 (two on Friday, May 9) at Hyena's Albuquerque. 2. Musician Remi Wolf at Revel Entertainment Center on Friday, May 9. Tiny Desk video linked below.
Santa Fe
Plaza: St. Francis Cathedral, Loretta Chapel, and more Many art galleries to browse Georgia O'Keefe Museum Historic La Fonda Hotel The Shed - our favorite restaurant in Santa Fe (more New Mexican food of course) Kakawa Drinking chocolate Meow Wolf: Large scale immersive art installation
Other New Mexico Destinations
Carlsbad Caverns National Park - 4.5 hour SE White Sands National Park - 3.5 hour S Jemez Springs - 1 hour N Taos - 2.5 hour NE Roswell - 3 hour SE