Daniel & Joy's guidebook
Food scene
Our favorite local cafe, under a mile from our home. Breakfast is our personal favorite, but the salads are amazing and the dessert and pastries are to die for.
232 locals recommend
Flying Star Cafe
3416 Central Ave NEOur favorite local cafe, under a mile from our home. Breakfast is our personal favorite, but the salads are amazing and the dessert and pastries are to die for.
Blackbird Coffee House
8 San Felipe St NWA unique shipping container food hall. Perfect for groups that would enjoy different foods. Includes Santa Fe Brewing.
27 locals recommend
Tin Can Alley ABQ
6110 Alameda Blvd NEA unique shipping container food hall. Perfect for groups that would enjoy different foods. Includes Santa Fe Brewing.
Meraki Coffee + Market
Fan Tang
3523 Central Ave NEThe coffee chicken is Joy’s all-time favorite.
A one-stop-shop for a relaxing weekend.
In the mornings find delicious crepes and Vietnamese coffee at the Burrow Cafe. Catch a yoga class next door at Infused Yoga and Fitness.
At sunset- stop in to Tako Ten to find our favorite tacos, and then find seating on the Boxing Bear Brewing Co. patio with a view of the Sandia Mountains. After dinner grab a Paleta from the Paleta bar with your favorite toppings.
8 locals recommend
Bridges on Tramway
12501 Candelaria Rd NEA one-stop-shop for a relaxing weekend.
In the mornings find delicious crepes and Vietnamese coffee at the Burrow Cafe. Catch a yoga class next door at Infused Yoga and Fitness.
At sunset- stop in to Tako Ten to find our favorite tacos, and then find seating on the Boxing Bear Brewing Co. patio with a view of the Sandia Mountains. After dinner grab a Paleta from the Paleta bar with your favorite toppings.
The perfect place to relax and enjoy delicious wine at a beautiful venue.
81 locals recommend
Casa Rondeña Winery
733 Chavez RdThe perfect place to relax and enjoy delicious wine at a beautiful venue.
M'tucci's Bar Roma
Castle Coffee
727 Tijeras Ave NWLocal coffee downtown, owned and operated by friends of ours 😌
The Burque Bakehouse
640 Broadway Blvd SERestaurant on the Sandia Crest, accessible via the Sandia Peak Tramway. Reservations are required, and we would recommend booking a time just before sunset to enjoy the sky, and then the city lights afterward.
26 locals recommend
Ten 3
30 Tramway Road NortheastRestaurant on the Sandia Crest, accessible via the Sandia Peak Tramway. Reservations are required, and we would recommend booking a time just before sunset to enjoy the sky, and then the city lights afterward.
Things To Do
Traveling exhibits as well as historic exhibits. Plan to spend several hours exploring the museum, and then head over to Albuquerque Old Town to shop and enjoy New Mexican cuisine.
219 locals recommend
Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Rd NWTraveling exhibits as well as historic exhibits. Plan to spend several hours exploring the museum, and then head over to Albuquerque Old Town to shop and enjoy New Mexican cuisine.
Full of unique finds from local handmade turquoise jewelry to authentic New Mexican cuisine. During the weekends, catch live Mariachi
197 locals recommend
Old Town
Full of unique finds from local handmade turquoise jewelry to authentic New Mexican cuisine. During the weekends, catch live Mariachi
*SUMMER ONLY* Join ABQ to enjoy local produce, art, music, baked goods and so much more.
Only on Summer Saturday mornings. Parking is limited, so plan to park & walk a few blocks.
51 locals recommend
Downtown Growers' Market
810 Copper Ave NW*SUMMER ONLY* Join ABQ to enjoy local produce, art, music, baked goods and so much more.
Only on Summer Saturday mornings. Parking is limited, so plan to park & walk a few blocks.
Meow Wolf
1352 Rufina CirAnderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
9201 Balloon Museum Dr NE*SUMMER ONLY*
An incredible hike that scales the entire mountain.
This is a very difficult trail- if you choose to go, plan ahead, check the weather, use a trail map, take the essentials, and make sure you’re up to cover 15 miles and 3,566 ft elevation gain! 💪🏼
La Luz Trailhead
*SUMMER ONLY*
An incredible hike that scales the entire mountain.
This is a very difficult trail- if you choose to go, plan ahead, check the weather, use a trail map, take the essentials, and make sure you’re up to cover 15 miles and 3,566 ft elevation gain! 💪🏼
Check out the River Of Lights at the Abq bio park this Christmas season! November 25-December 30 (closed dec her 24 & 25). Enjoy over 800 hand-welded light displays. Make sure to bring your hot beverage of choice and dress warm! Buy your tickets ahead of time at [ cabq . gov]
139 locals recommend
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
2601 Central Ave NWCheck out the River Of Lights at the Abq bio park this Christmas season! November 25-December 30 (closed dec her 24 & 25). Enjoy over 800 hand-welded light displays. Make sure to bring your hot beverage of choice and dress warm! Buy your tickets ahead of time at [ cabq . gov]
A super fun science experience for the whole family! Lots of interactive exhibits (our favorite is always the giant bubbles!)
Explora hosts occasional adults only nights, and those are great too!
178 locals recommend
Explora Science Center
1701 Mountain Rd NWA super fun science experience for the whole family! Lots of interactive exhibits (our favorite is always the giant bubbles!)
Explora hosts occasional adults only nights, and those are great too!
Sightseeing
The absolute best way to get to know the Sandia Mountains. Unforgettable and breathtaking. Reserve tickets ahead of time, check the weather, take a hike along the crest, and consider visiting TEN 3 at the top.
When the Sandia Ski area is open, access the slopes when you step off the tramway platform.
502 locals recommend
Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NEThe absolute best way to get to know the Sandia Mountains. Unforgettable and breathtaking. Reserve tickets ahead of time, check the weather, take a hike along the crest, and consider visiting TEN 3 at the top.
When the Sandia Ski area is open, access the slopes when you step off the tramway platform.
City advice
Getting around
E Bike Rentals!
Checkout Southwest Cycle Works online to rent e-bikes! They deliver the bikes to the Airbnb for you, and it’s a great way to explore the area. Our favorite Saturday morning is to bike to Stone Age Climbing Gym, and grab breakfast at Tin Can Alley afterwards.