Things To Do
Sandia Peak Tramway
Take a tram from the foothills to Sandia Peak at over 10,400 ft. Traveling from the high desert landscape into an alpine forest. Great views of the city and lots of hiking options up top. There's also a restaurant on the peak. Bring a jacket, it can be much colder on the peak! 2-3 hours
Hiking in Sandia Foothills
Take to hike (short or long) through the high desert terrain of the Sandia foothills. Walk among the arroyos (dry creekbeds) and cholla cactus with beautiful views of the Sandia mountains. Suggested 3 mile loop: Bear Canyon Loop on AllTrails https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-mexico/bear-canyon-loop?sh=imlb33&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
Great starting point for a beautiful stroll along the Rio Grande in the Bosque trail system! Stop at the visitor center to learn about the Bosque (spanish for forest) ecosystem and the plants and animals that call it home. 1 mile loop to the Rio Grande River: Rio Grande Nature Trail on AllTrails https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-mexico/rio-grande-nature-trail?sh=imlb33&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality
Downtown Growers' Market
Lovely farmer's market with lots of good breakfast options. Open Saturday 8-12
Petroglyph National Monument
Take a trip to the west side of town to a volcanic basalt escarpment overlooking the city. Here you can see some of the petroglyphs left by the ancestral Pueblo people and early Spanish settlers. Short loop: Cliff Base Trail on AllTrails https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-mexico/cliff-base-trail?sh=imlb33&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality
Take the RailRunner to Santa Fe
Take the RailRunner train from downtown Albuquerque to Santa Fe. Enjoy walking around the Santa Fe rail yards, plaza, and museums. Half/Full day
Old Town
Located just north of downtown, this charming area is filled with cobblestone streets, adobe buildings, and centuries-old architecture. Visitors can explore vibrant galleries, unique shops, and a wide range of local restaurants offering New Mexican cuisine. Key attractions include the San Felipe de Neri Church, built in 1793, and the Albuquerque Museum, which showcases the region's history and art.
Marble Brewery
Classic Abq brewery with rooftop seating and view of the Sandia mountains- perfect place to get a drink at sunset. They also usually have food trucks.
Little Bear Coffee & LBPM Neighborhood Bar- Nob Hill
Zoe's favorite coffee shop. Great to stop by or for remote work. They have a really good taco truck outside on the weekends and maybe other days too.
Bike In Coffee
This place is great. Beautiful farm with lots of breakfast options- caters to bikers coming off the Bosque trails but you can drive there too :)
Frontier
Large, colorfully decorated, round-the-clock spot for New Mexican food. Right across the street from the University of New Mexico. Breakfast burritos, milkshakes, and cinnamon roles are our favorite items.