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About Albuquerque
Albuquerque is the most populous city in New Mexico, founded in 1706 as La Villa de Alburquerque by governor Francisco Cuervo y Valdés. Originally an outpost on El Camino Real linking Mexico City to northern territories, it serves today as the county seat of Bernalillo County.
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Zinc Wine Bar and Bistro
Zinc Wine Bar and Bistro is an international cuisine restaurant located in the Nob Hill neighborhood.
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Best Hotels in Albuquerque
81 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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ARRIVE Albuquerque
Located at 717 Central Avenue Northwest, this hotel reopened as ARRIVE Albuquerque in 2025. The property was originally established in 1965 as part of the Downtowner Motor Inn chain.
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Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites
Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites is located at 2400 Yale Boulevard Southeast.
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Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
The Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn is located at 1015 Rio Grande Boulevard Northwest.
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Comfort Suites
Comfort Suites is a hotel located at 1401 Woodward Road Southeast.
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Airport Albuquerque
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Airport Albuquerque is located at 2331 Centre Avenue Southeast. This hotel provides accommodation in the specified area.
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Days Inn by Wyndham Albuquerque Downtown
Days Inn by Wyndham Albuquerque Downtown is located at 615 Central Avenue Northeast.
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Days Inn by Wyndham Albuquerque West
Days Inn by Wyndham Albuquerque West is a hotel located at 6031 Iliff Road Northwest.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Albuquerque
The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Albuquerque is located at 201 Marquette Avenue Northwest.
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Econo Lodge Old Town
Econo Lodge Old Town is a hotel located at 2321 Central Avenue Northwest.
Best Restaurants in Albuquerque
108 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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99 Degrees Seafood Kitchen
Located in Nob Hill, 99 Degrees Seafood Kitchen serves Cajun and seafood dishes.
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Ajiaco Colombian Bistro
Ajiaco Colombian Bistro serves Colombian cuisine in the Nob Hill neighborhood.
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Annapurna's World Vegetarian Cafe
Annapurna's World Vegetarian Cafe serves Indian, Oriental, and international cuisine in the Nob Hill neighborhood.
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Asian Pear
Asian Pear is an Asian restaurant located in the Martineztown-Santa Barbara neighborhood.
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Duran's Central Pharmacy
Duran's Central Pharmacy serves New Mexican and Mexican cuisine in the Old Town neighborhood.
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Flying Star
Flying Star is a restaurant in Nob Hill serving American and regional cuisine alongside coffee shop fare.
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Frontier Restaurant
Frontier Restaurant serves American and Mexican cuisine in the Nob Hill neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Albuquerque
73 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Ancora cafe
Located in the Pueblo Alto neighborhood, Ancora cafe serves as a local spot for coffee and bagels.
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Cutbow Coffee Roastology
Cutbow Coffee Roastology is a café located in the Los Duranes neighborhood.
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Empire Board Game Library
Empire Board Game Library serves coffee and sandwiches in the Nob Hill neighborhood.
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Gaia's Kava Root
Gaia's Kava Root is a café located in the Nob Hill neighborhood.
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Good Medicine Tattoo
Good Medicine Tattoo operates as a coffee shop in the Old Town neighborhood.
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Lost Cultures
Lost Cultures is a café in the Old Town neighborhood that serves tea.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Albuquerque
47 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Bosque Brewing Public House
Bosque Brewing Public House operates as a bar in the Nob Hill neighborhood.
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Daydream Rum Bar
Daydream Rum Bar is a bar located in the Nob Hill neighborhood.
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Gecko's Bar & Tapas
Gecko's Bar & Tapas is a bar located in the Nob Hill neighborhood.
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Happy Accidents
Happy Accidents is a bar located in the Nob Hill neighborhood. It serves regional cuisine.
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Juno Brewing
Juno Brewing operates as a bar in the Martineztown-Santa Barbara neighborhood.
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Marble Brewery
Marble Brewery operates as a bar located in the Martineztown-Santa Barbara neighborhood.
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Ponderosa Brewing Company
Ponderosa Brewing Company operates as a bar in the Old Town neighborhood.
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Sister Bar
Sister Bar is a bar located in the Martineztown-Santa Barbara neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Albuquerque
49 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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ABQ BioPark Zoo
ABQ BioPark Zoo is an attraction located in the Barelas neighborhood.
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H. B. & Lucille Horn Preservation Station
The H. B. & Lucille Horn Preservation Station is an attraction located in the Martineztown-Santa Barbara neighborhood.
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Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center serves as an attraction in the Los Candelarias neighborhood.
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Levy Gallery
Levy Gallery is an attraction located in the Martineztown-Santa Barbara neighborhood.
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Mariposa Gallery
Mariposa Gallery is an attraction located in the Nob Hill neighborhood.
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Maxwell Museum of Anthropology
The Maxwell Museum of Anthropology is an attraction located in the Nob Hill neighborhood.
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Meteorite Museum
Located in Nob Hill, the Meteorite Museum offers a specialized look at extraterrestrial rock formations.
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Museum of Southwestern Biology
The Museum of Southwestern Biology is an attraction located in the Nob Hill neighborhood.
Best Shops in Albuquerque
65 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Artisan Art Supplies
Artisan Art Supplies is a shop located in the Nob Hill neighborhood.
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Buffalo Exchange
Buffalo Exchange is a shop located in the Nob Hill neighborhood.
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Christian Science Reading Room
The Christian Science Reading Room operates as a shop in the Nob Hill neighborhood.
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Deja Vu Consignment Shop
Deja Vu Consignment Shop is a retail store located in the Netherwood Park neighborhood.
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Duran's Central Pharmacy
Duran's Central Pharmacy is a shop located in the Old Town neighborhood.
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Mountain Top Tees
Mountain Top Tees is a shop located in the Netherwood Park neighborhood.
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New Mexico United Shop
The New Mexico United Shop is located in the Nob Hill neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Albuquerque
95 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Kirtland Park
Kirtland Park is a public green space located in the Kirtland Addition neighborhood.
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Curandera Garden
Curandera Garden is a park located in the Old Town neighborhood.
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Barelas Railroad Park
Barelas Railroad Park is a green space located in the Five Points neighborhood.
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Bel-Air/Miramontes Park
Bel-Air/Miramontes Park is a local green space situated in the Netherwood Park neighborhood.
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Comanche South Park
Comanche South Park is a park located in the Netherwood Park neighborhood.
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Dennis Chavez Park
Dennis Chavez Park is a green space located in the Barelas neighborhood.
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Dolores Huerta Gateway Park
Dolores Huerta Gateway Park is a green space located in the Five Points neighborhood.
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East San Jose Park
East San Jose Park serves as a green space in the Barelas neighborhood.
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East San Jose Park and Community Center
East San Jose Park and Community Center is a park located in the Barelas neighborhood.
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