Planning a trip to Albuquerque, New Mexico? Well let me help you out. Here are some of the best attractions to see, restaurants to eat at and hotels to stay in.
Attractions
Sandia Peak Tramway
The Sandia Peak Tramway is the world’s largest aerial tramway with a distance of 2.7 miles. Enjoy an 11,000 square mile panoramic view of the Land of Enchantment from the observation deck more than10,000 feet up the Sandia Peak.
The tramcars can carry up to 50 people and ascend 4,000 feet in fifteen minutes, along the western side of the Sandia Mountain. Many different birds and animals live among the various pines, oaks, firs and other vegetation on the mountain. During any time of the day, passengers can see the Rio Grande, a volcano field, Mount Taylor (more than 100 miles away), Cabazon, Redondo Peak in the Jemez Mountains and Valley Grande, a volcano crater that is said to be the largest in the world.
The tramway also offers skiing and ski lessons in the winter and char lift rides and mountain biking in the summer. Dine at Sandiago’s Mexican Grill at the base of the Sandia Peak Tram or at High Finance Restaurant & Tavern at the top of the peak.
Individual tramway tickets cost between $10.00 and $17.50 depending on if it is for a child, adult or person over the age of 62. Children under the age of five get free admission. Weekend specials are available as well as season tickets. (505) 856-7325.
Cliffs Amusement Park
Cliffs Amusement Park is open April thru September and is one of the top three must visit places in Albuquerque. This park offers fun for the young and the old, the brave and the less brave. Dare to go on one of the thrill rides including the Sidewinder, Musik Express, Sea Dragon and the Falling Star.
Do not forget the New Mexico Rattler, one of the top 25 wooded roller coasters in the world, as well as the only super coaster in New Mexico. Thrill rides just a little too much for you? Don’t worry there are family rides including the Tilt-A-Whirl, the Scrambler, Rock-O-Plane and the Galaxi, New Mexico’s first ever roller coaster.
Cool off from the hot New Mexico sun on a water ride. There is the Big Flush Water Coaster and the Rocky Mountain Rapids. Also, visit Water monkey’s adventure, a water play area with swings, wading pool, water games and more. For the little ones, there is Kidddieland. To kids, Kiddieland is the place to be. Kids can enjoy Kiddie Bumper Cars, The Frog Hopper, Baja Buggy, Doggie-Go-Round, The Balloon Wheel and of course the Carousel.
General admission is as low as $2.50 and ride tickets are 42.00 each. Ride passes that include general admission, Water monkey’s Adventure and unlimited rides are also available, as well as group rates and birthday parties.
Cliffs Amusement Park is located at 4800 Osuna Rd. NE. Albuquerque, New Mexico. (505) 881-9373
Rio Grande Zoo
The Rio Grande Zoo has more than 250 exotic and native animal species. This 64-acre zoo is home to hippos, seals, koalas, jaguars, zebras, elephants and so much more. Each of the exhibits are all state of the art with naturalistic habitats with rocks, water areas, grass and trees.
The African exhibit has within it 17 individual exhibits and 23 species of birds and mammals. These different species include the Red River Hogs, Cape Griffon Vultures, Spotted Hyenas, Wattled Cranes, lady Ross’s Turacos and others.
Other exhibits available at the zoo are gator Swamp Top (home to 25 juvenile American Alligators), Naked Mole Rat Top, Thunderbird Express Top ( a ¾ scale train that moves in a loop around the zoo) and the Tropical American Top which features toucans, tarantulas, Spider monkeys, Orchids and colorful Bromeliads.
Enjoy a meal at the Cottonwood Café, The Matunda Café or the Phoenix Plaza snack bar. Zoo gift and souvenir shops include the Critter outfitter (located just inside the zoo entrance) and the Out of Africa gift shop in the African Exhibit.
The Rio Grande Zoo is located at 903, 10th Street South West, Albuquerque, New Mexico. (505) 768-2000
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
With so much to see and experience, the New Mexico Museum of natural History and Science will leave you in wonder and awe.
Time tracks are the museums permanent exhibit halls. These eight exhibits include Origins/Paleozoic (12 billion to 250 millions years ago), Dawn of the Dinosaurs (251-202 million years ago), Jurassic Super giants (202-144 million years ago), New Mexico’s Seacoast (144-66 million years ago), Age of Volcanoes’, Evolving grasslands (66-1.6 million years ago0, the Cave experience and New Mexico’s Ice Age (1.6 million to 10,000 years ago).
Other exhibits include Albuquerque and the Personal Computer revolution, Mars Exploration Rover Return, Naturalist Center, Fossil Works and entrance Dinos Naturescape 208 is a changing exhibit. This year’s theme is Wild, Wacky Weather: Precipitation and Drought in New Mexico.
Do not forget to check out the Dynotheater and take in a show. See Dinosaurs alive in computer generated animation or The Living Sea and enjoy the oceans beauty and life. Planetarium shows include Enchanted Skies: The Digital Universe, Night of the Titanic and It’s About Time.
Admission prices for the museum exhibits, Dynotheater and Planetarium are between $4 and $7 dollars depending on age.
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science is located at 1801 Mountain Road NW. Albuquerque, New Mexico. (505) 841-2800
Restaurants
Frontier Restaurant
Enjoy a breakfast of eggs, hash browns, toast or tortillas, or a Western Omelet made with three eggs, cheddar cheese and green chili. It is also served with tomato, hash browns and either toast or flour tortilla. For lunch have a flame burger in hickory smoke sauce, lettuce and onion, or a double meat Bonanza burger with American cheese, pickle, tomato, lettuce, onion and Thousand Island dressing. Sandwiches include the BLT, grilled cheese, broiled chicken and fiesta chicken.
For dinner, have a 6 ounce ground round top chop steak or top sirloin steak with hash brown or fries and Texas toast with salad. For a salad, enjoy a chef salad or vegetarian salad. New Mexican food includes the Carne Adovada Burrito, Enchiladas, Frontier burrito, Posole or Green chili stew and taco Salad to name a few. Side orders and items in bulk are also available.
The Frontier restaurant is located at 2400 Central Ave. SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico. (505) 266-0550
Flying Star Café
Having won many awards for the food, accommodations and friendliness, the Flying Star Café is a wonderful place to dine.
Enjoy the award winning Fabulous French Toast or blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes. Choose from eight different salads including the Mediterranean Nosh made with olives, cucumbers, hummus, tomato wedges, olive oil and basil, or the Waldorf made with dilled chicken salad, walnuts, grapes, Tomatilla Lime Vinaigrette and fresh orange.
For lunch have a sandwich such as tuna, star BLT, egg salad or the Ranchers. Burgers include the grilled chicken breast, ABC patty melt, NM burger and others. Blue plate platters include NM enchiladas with red or green chili, fish and chips, Pasta Pomodoro and the Buddha’s Bowl to list a few. Depending on the day, there are delicious specials to choose from.
Eggs used at the Flying Star are veg. fed, cage free and drug free. All dressing is made in the kitchen from scratch and the beef is 100% beef and drug free, as well as the chicken.
The Flying Star Café is located at 8000 Paseo Del Norte, Albuquerque, New Mexico. (505) 923-4211
Saggios
Saggios is a unique family owned pizza place. With large pillars, creative murals, decorating, and plenty of seating, Saggios has an inviting and friendly atmosphere. A Mercedes inside the restaurant serves as a soda fountain and side bar.
Choose from plenty of pasta plates, many types of gourmet pizza such as pepperoni or vegetarian pizzas. Sandwiches and salads are also available as well as desserts.
Open Sunday thru Thursday from 11am to 10pm and Friday and Saturdays from 11am to 11pm. For delicious pizza and a fun place to dine, Saggios is the place.
Saggios is located at 107 Cornell Dr. SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico. (505) 255-5454
La Crepe Michel
La Crepe Michel is a French, continental restaurant. For lunch, there is Ouide Lorraine, omelet’s and Pissaladiere entrees. Sandwiches include Croque Monsieur, Croque Madame, Filet de Boeuf and Jamban et Brie. Enjoy savory crepes such as Volaille or Crepe aux Epinards, to name a few. There are also soups salads and appetizers.
The dinner menu consists of featured entrées that are different nightly. Hours d’ Oeuvres include Soup a l’ Oignon, Les Escargots, Brie en Croute, Salade Maison and Salade Nicoise, among others. Enjoy many different dessert and drinks or choose from their extensive wine list. Catering is also available for special events.
La Crepe Michels is located in Old Town Albuquerque at 400 San Felipe Dr. #C2. (505) 242-1251
Hotels
Casas de Suenos
Casas de Suenos, “Old Town Country Inn” was built in the 1930’s and 1940’s. Casas de Suenos offers 21 casitas, suited for either two, four or six guests.
There is the Manzano Superior, a one-bedroom suite, the Rio Grande a deluxe one-bedroom suite. The two bedroom suites include the Pinon, Sandia and the La Mirandor. The Porter is a one-bedroom suite, Kadnina is a deluxe one bedroom, and the Taos or Zuni suites are deluxe studios.
The standard one bedroom king suite is the La Cascado or O’Keefe, the Rose is a standard room and the Secret garden is a deluxe one bedroom. Deluxe one-bedroom suites include the Suenos, El prado, Turquoise, Faralito and RT66.
Each room comes with T.V., either king or queen beds, tub and shower and either a kitchenette or a fully stocked kitchen
Casas de Suenos is located at 310 Rio Grande Blvd. SW, Albuquerque, New Mexico. (505) 247-4560
Sandia Resort and Casino
The Sandia Resort and Casino has it all. It is a hotel, casino, has a spa, gold course, restaurants and entertainment. Each of the 228 guest’s rooms are spacious and decorated in a southwest style. Each guest room has an elegant bathroom with a separate shower and tub. Each room also has a 32-inch LCD flat screen, internet access, refrigerator, safe and more. Rooms have huge windows with views of the Enchanted Valley that will astound you.
Resort also offers 50,000 square feet of event space and wedding planning services. Restaurants include Bien Shur, The Council Room Steakhouse, Thur Shan Buffet, Pa Shur Deli, Coffee Bar and BA SHIC sports lounge.
The Spa offers many types of massages, facials and body treatments as well as salon services. Enjoy a game of golf on the 18-hole golf course designed by Scott Miller. Catch a show in the amphitheater, or play the slots, craps or poker in the 110,000 square foot casino. Whatever your desire the Sandia resort and Casino is the place to stay.
Sandia Resort and Casino is located at 30 Rainbow Road NE., Albuquerque, New Mexico. (505) 796-7500
Adobe Nido Bed and Breakfast
Built in 1985 the Adobe Nido is designed to look like the old style southwest. Construction included kiva fireplaces, exposed beams, raised vegetable beds and herb gardens, as well as a fishpond with waterfall and so much more.
Rooms include the Burrowing Owl Nest, Wood Duck Nest and Suite for a Flock. Accommodations include private baths, outdoor Finnish sauna, broadband wireless internet, satellite TV. and HBO and a healthy breakfast every morning. Rates are between $109 and $234 dollars per night.
Adobe Nido Bed and Breakfast is located at 1124 Majoy Ave NW. Albuquerque, New Mexico. (505) 344-1310
Staybridge Suites
Staybridge suites have 44 single bedded rooms and 46 double-bedded rooms along with 90 suites. Hotel amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, indoor pool, BBQ grills, recreation and sports court, house keeping and laundry services. Business services are also available as well as a gift shop and convenience store.
Suites include a full kitchen, living room, workspace, phone, television, complementary drinks, newspaper, buffet breakfast, cocktail hour, private bathroom and much, much more.
Other hotel facilities also include a meeting room and equipment if needed.
Staybridge Suites is located at 5817 Signal Ave NE., & Alameda, Albuquerque, New Mexico. (505) 266-7829the Frontier Restaurant has been serving students of the University of New Mexico, since 1971. The dining area of this clean, safe establishment is decorated in artwork from local and national artists.
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