Isabell & Zachary
Things To Do
Sandia Peak Tramway
On July 31, 2015 we rode this aerial tramway up to our first dinner date at a restaurant called High Finance. The views are breathtaking and the tram ride is a definite must do for first time visitors. Unfortunately the original restaurant was demolished but was re-built in 2019.
Old Town Albuquerque
Historic Old Town has been the heart of Albuquerque since the city was founded here in 1706. Today, Old Town is the city's cultural center, with numerous museums and more than 100 shops, galleries and restaurants.
Golden Pride BBQ Chicken & Ribs
Don't be surprised by the name, this spot has Albuquerque's best Carne Adovada burrito (a traditional New Mexican dish with shredded pork marinated in Red Chile sauce). Every time we are in town we always get a 6 pack of these to go!
Dog House Drive In
As seen on AMC's TV show Breaking Bad, this Drive-In has New Mexican style chili dogs. Beware this messy dish is not your typical hot dog chili but is made with hot local Red Chile's which certainly adds that extra kick!
ABQ BioPark
Enjoy fun experiences at the Zoo, Botanic Garden, Tingley Beach, and Aquarium. When Zach visited Albuquerque for the first time we rented paddleboats at Tingley Beach for our first official date.
Marble Brewery
Try ABQ's local brew located downtown
Best of ABQ City Tour
This is a fully-narrated, multimedia, guided tour experience. Riders will explore the many palate-pleasing uses of red and green chile, practice the thundering call of the University of New Mexico Lobo, discover film locations of major motion pictures and television (including Breaking Bad), and even see a beach in the desert, a castle and more! Featuring the Old Town Plaza, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Route 66, Nob Hill, UNM, sports stadiums and more
Breaking Bad RV Tour
The TV show that put Albuquerque in the global spotlight has a tour. This Award winning 3 hour, 25 location tour is in the Breaking Bad RV just like the one on the show. It also includes Lunch at Los Pollos Hermanos or Blakes Lottaburger.
National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
The nation’s only congressionally chartered museum in its field. An intriguing place to learn the story of the Atomic Age. Exhibits spanning the early research of nuclear development through today’s peaceful uses of nuclear technology.
International Balloon Museum
New Mexico is known for hosting the Annual Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in October. The Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum is a museum dedicated to the worldwide history, science, and art of all types of ballooning and lighter-than-air flight.
Santa Fe Plaza and Downtown
The Capital of New Mexico is Santa Fe. This downtown location is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Plaza is the heart and soul of the city. The gathering spot for residents and tourists alike is surrounded by city landmarks, shops and restaurants.
Loretto Chapel
A former Roman Catholic church that is now used as a museum and a wedding chapel. It is known for its unusual helix-shaped spiral staircase (the "Miraculous Stair"). The Sisters of Loretto credited St. Joseph with its construction. It has been the subject of legend, and the circumstances surrounding its construction and its builder were considered miraculous by the Sisters of Loretto.