Things to Do in Albuquerque
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Things to Do in Albuquerque

13 curated spots from Albuquerque itineraries

Activities & Attractions

8 curated experiences

ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
Do
afternoon

ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden

Wander gardens, ponds, farm exhibits; free entry.

1h 30m · Free
Albuquerque Old Town
Do
morning

Albuquerque Old Town

Stroll plazas, adobe shops, San Felipe de Neri Church.

2h · Free
Explora Science Center
Do
morning

Explora Science Center

250+ hands-on exhibits; budget family pass options.

2h · $5-12
La Luz Trail Foothills
Do
afternoon

La Luz Trail Foothills

Short family hikes with city views.

2h · Free
Nob Hill Stroll
Do
morning

Nob Hill Stroll

Retro neon signs, murals, people-watching.

1h 30m · Free
Petroglyph National Monument
Do
evening

Petroglyph National Monument

Hike Rinconada Canyon trail spotting ancient carvings.

1h 30m · Free
Rio Grande Nature Center
Do
afternoon

Rio Grande Nature Center

Bosque trails, birdwatching windows, river views.

1h 30m · Free
Rio Grande Zoo
Do
evening

Rio Grande Zoo

Giraffes, elephants in lush setting; walkable paths.

1h 30m · $4-8

Restaurants & Food

5 local favorites

Breakroom Ice Cream
Eat
afternoon

Breakroom Ice Cream

Retro scoops with local flavors like piñon nut.

30m · $4-9 per person
El Paisa Taqueria
Eat
evening

El Paisa Taqueria

Street-style carne adovada burritos piled high.

45m · $7-12 per person
Golden Crown Panaderia
Eat
afternoon

Golden Crown Panaderia

New Mexican biscochitos cookies and green chile bread.

30m · $5-10 per person
Nob Hill Street Tacos
Eat
morning

Nob Hill Street Tacos

Fresh al pastor or veggie tacos from walk-up carts.

40m · $6-11 per person
Old Town Plaza Food Trucks
Eat
morning

Old Town Plaza Food Trucks

Tacos al pastor or green chile cheeseburgers from rotating carts.

45m · $8-12 per person

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