Food scene
A great spot for fresh, authentic New Mexican cuisine within walking distance!
100 locals recommend
Cocina Azul
1134 Mountain Rd NWA great spot for fresh, authentic New Mexican cuisine within walking distance!
An amazing neighborhood bakery within walking distance of Casa Lia! This family owned gem offers bread, pizza, salad, smoothies, milkshakes, tea, and much more.
67 locals recommend
Golden Crown Panaderia
1103 Mountain Rd NWAn amazing neighborhood bakery within walking distance of Casa Lia! This family owned gem offers bread, pizza, salad, smoothies, milkshakes, tea, and much more.
No-frills, old school takeout spot known for unfussy burgers, chili cheese dogs, fries, and shakes.
14 locals recommend
Dog House Drive In
1216 Central Ave NWNo-frills, old school takeout spot known for unfussy burgers, chili cheese dogs, fries, and shakes.
A small brewery and taproom just south of downtown Albuquerque. Their focus is to produce the highest quality beer and serve it in a friendly neighborhood pub atmosphere. Their tap list is ever changing, but they strive to keep good variety of beers available.
38 locals recommend
Sidetrack Brewing Co.
413 2nd St SWA small brewery and taproom just south of downtown Albuquerque. Their focus is to produce the highest quality beer and serve it in a friendly neighborhood pub atmosphere. Their tap list is ever changing, but they strive to keep good variety of beers available.
Meateor Burgers
505 Central Avenue NorthwestCompact, happening destination specializing in takeaway burgers, fries & drinks.
We have a wide variety of New Mexican food, American classics and some inventive new twists, along with a from-scratch-bakery, an espresso bar, and creative cocktails, small lot wines, and local drafts.
20 locals recommend
The Range Café
1050 Rio Grande Blvd NWWe have a wide variety of New Mexican food, American classics and some inventive new twists, along with a from-scratch-bakery, an espresso bar, and creative cocktails, small lot wines, and local drafts.
Foodtopia Restaurant
4959 Pan American Freeway NortheastFresh, high quality Mexican food
Buzzy, colorful bar/eatery in the Hotel Andaluz serving classic, organic Spanish tapas with a twist.
15 locals recommend
MÁS Tapas y Vino
125 2nd St NWBuzzy, colorful bar/eatery in the Hotel Andaluz serving classic, organic Spanish tapas with a twist.
Hip eatery with an urban vibe features modern comfort cuisine along with an upstairs wine loft.
35 locals recommend
Slate Street Cafe
515 Slate Ave NWHip eatery with an urban vibe features modern comfort cuisine along with an upstairs wine loft.
Church Street Cafe is walking distance from Casa Lia and has a warm and inviting atmosphere. It is a local haunt for tried-and-true Southwestern fare including chile rellenos & carne adovada. In addition to the really great food, the sopapillas are the best in the city.
57 locals recommend
Church Street Cafe
2111 Church St NWChurch Street Cafe is walking distance from Casa Lia and has a warm and inviting atmosphere. It is a local haunt for tried-and-true Southwestern fare including chile rellenos & carne adovada. In addition to the really great food, the sopapillas are the best in the city.
Family-friendly pizzeria in an old hacienda also features hot & cold sandwiches, salads & soups.
184 locals recommend
Old Town Plaza
200 N Plaza St NWFamily-friendly pizzeria in an old hacienda also features hot & cold sandwiches, salads & soups.
Sadie's is a landmark restaurant for authentic New Mexican cuisine.
109 locals recommend
Sadie's of New Mexico
6230 4th St NWSadie's is a landmark restaurant for authentic New Mexican cuisine.
Sightseeing
This amazing familiy-friendly museum is a must-do for adults and children alike. There are over 250 interactive exhibits in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. This gem is within walking distance of Casa Lia!
178 locals recommend
Explora Science Center
1701 Mountain Rd NWThis amazing familiy-friendly museum is a must-do for adults and children alike. There are over 250 interactive exhibits in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. This gem is within walking distance of Casa Lia!
This beautiful park is centrally located next to Old Town and Albuquerque Museum. There are walkways, benches, picnic tables, and plenty of shade. There is a playground for the little ones too!
33 locals recommend
Tiguex Park
1800 Mountain Rd NWThis beautiful park is centrally located next to Old Town and Albuquerque Museum. There are walkways, benches, picnic tables, and plenty of shade. There is a playground for the little ones too!
Just minutes away from Albuquerque’s lively Old Town Plaza, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science takes you on a journey through New Mexico’s past, from the formation of the universe to the present. This interactive, high-tech museum features an active volcano, Ice Age cave, and dinosaurs galore, including the enormous Tyrannosaurus rex and Seismosaurus.
NM Museum of Natural History Foundation
1801 Mountain Rd NWJust minutes away from Albuquerque’s lively Old Town Plaza, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science takes you on a journey through New Mexico’s past, from the formation of the universe to the present. This interactive, high-tech museum features an active volcano, Ice Age cave, and dinosaurs galore, including the enormous Tyrannosaurus rex and Seismosaurus.
This family friendly location includes the Albuquerque Zoo, Botanic Garden, Aquarium and Tingley Beach. A train runs between the zoo and the aquarium to allow visitors to enjoy both. This is a must see for families traveling to Albuquerque.
263 locals recommend
ABQ BioPark
903 10th St SWThis family friendly location includes the Albuquerque Zoo, Botanic Garden, Aquarium and Tingley Beach. A train runs between the zoo and the aquarium to allow visitors to enjoy both. This is a must see for families traveling to Albuquerque.
Rising from the hustle and bustle of Albuquerque,
you ascend one of America’s most stunning urban peaks. Reaching the 10,378-foot crest of the Sandia Mountains, an 11,000 square mile panoramic view awaits you.
It’s an elevation of the body, mind, and soul in a mere 15 minutes.
502 locals recommend
Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NERising from the hustle and bustle of Albuquerque,
you ascend one of America’s most stunning urban peaks. Reaching the 10,378-foot crest of the Sandia Mountains, an 11,000 square mile panoramic view awaits you.
It’s an elevation of the body, mind, and soul in a mere 15 minutes.
The Albuquerque Museum, formerly known as the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, is a public art and history museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The museum is located in the Old Town area and is operated by the City of Albuquerque Department of Arts & Culture.
219 locals recommend
Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Rd NWThe Albuquerque Museum, formerly known as the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, is a public art and history museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The museum is located in the Old Town area and is operated by the City of Albuquerque Department of Arts & Culture.