Here are a few early pages I have copied that have information on places to meet and greet and eat and see.
Pages 6 & 7 and a little before and after for motels--I didn't include these pages as I think everyone has already made reservations.
The info below starts, I think, on page 9 and goes through page 22. Those pages have the most informaiton on them, but it would be worth flipping through before and after pages to catch any little gems I might have missed.
Shewolf wrote--I am definitely making my way to the
Frontier for a cinnamon roll while I am there
Is Abuletas ( sheeshh I cant remember the name now) still
in Bernalillo?
The one with the outdoor patio and painted pink stone
walls?
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Also the Grange in Bernalillo--The Grange--wonderful.
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Tai Chi---
Will chime in with another recommendation for the Flying
Star -- we really enjoyed it. Mr. Fix-it is still raving
about the Mac 'n Cheese. (The bookstore next door was
good too and the owner is very knowledgeable about the
local music scene.)
A word of warning to all you allergy sufferers: Mr Fix-it
got hit our second day in NM and by Santa Fe I was
wheezing. We thought we had colds until shopping for OTC
relief. All our symptoms = allergy medications. So if
you're regularly sidelined with hayfever bring medication
with you.
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Jo--
La Michoacana de Paquime
review -
http://web.abqtrib.com/archives/neighbors04/061704_neighb
ors_paleta.shtml
Re italian, I like Vivace on Central in Nob Hill area,
and Scalo, on Central more east. Have eaten at Vivace
more. There's a wood burning oven type pizza place on
Central too, forget its name (starts with V), haven't
been there.
Re Old Town restaurants, there's at least three
possibles.. back on that later. I've only been to one of
the two main sort of tourist New Mexican restaurants
there and it was charming, with patio, near drecky food.
Better places around, like, um, Adelita's on 4th, just
north of Montano.
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The downtown area of Central and the Nob Hill area are
very walkable. Well, I don't know about at 2 a.m.
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We've talked about some walks or rides and restaurants
some of us really like in those areas.
My personal tops on these are the Rio Grande street as a
whole, at least to drive, and the cafe, Flying Star;
and a drive through Corrales or some possible walks
there, with the restaurant Indigo Crow.
Old Town walk, restaurants to be named later, including
the ice cream parlor.
Nob Hill area, Vivace restaurant.
Downtown/Central - there is a nice hat shop for Stetson
buying. Malt shop across the street...
People will differ, suggestions on other walks and
restaurants most welcome.
Walks without restaurants but interesting -
The Petroglyphs
Rio Grande Nature Center
The Tram - a ride that I think is worth the admission,
and there's a restaurant at the top. (I've not been in it
myself, though I've taken the tram.)
Museums, Botanic Garden, Aquarium, and Zoo -
Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Rd NW, PO Box 1293, Albuquerque, NM
87104-1459 · 505-243-7255
This leading educational forum for Southwestern art,
culture, and history has a fascinating collection of
sculptures, paintings and photographs, and also offers
summer art classes and workshops for children and adults.
Enjoy guided tours of the gallery, Old Town, the
sculpture garden, and Casa San Ysidro. Be sure to check
out the unique items at the gift shop.
American International Rattlesnake Museum
202 San Felipe St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-1442 ·
505-242-6569
An albino western diamondback is among the rare specimens
at this unique museum. Educational video provides
insightful information about these enigmatic creatures.
For example, the snake can't hear it's own rattle, and
the human fatality rate from rattlesnake bites is less
than one percent.
Explora
1701 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 ·
505-224-8300
Loads of hands-on exhibits encourage interactive learning
at this 50,000 square foot facility. Discover how
science, the arts, and culture interrelate by enjoying
the Creation Station and exhibits about animals and
biology, water and the Rio Grande, light and optics, and
energy and technology. A full schedule of workshops,
discussions, and special events keep Explora busy
year-round.
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2401 12th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-2397 ·
505-843-7270
A vast collection of exhibits, performances, and
information on Native American culture in general and the
Pueblo Indians in particular. Weekend performances of
Native American dances, arts and crafts demonstrations,
and many year-round special events are free to the
public. The gift shop features an excellent selection of
fine pottery, painting, sculpture, and weaving. A
children's museum, bookstore and a restaurant are also
on-site.
Maxwell Museum of Anthropology
University Blvd, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque,
NM 87131-0001 · 505-277-4405
More than 10 million individual items from all parts of
the world. Items include archaeological, ethnological,
archival, photo and skeletal materials. Exhibits feature
topics from the contemporary Southwest, the Americas and
beyond. Research collections are accessible by
appointment, which should be made by calling well in
advance.
National Atomic Museum
Kirtland Air Force Base, Wyoming Gate, Albuquerque, NM
87123-2569 · 505-245-2137
America's only official atomic museum touts an
impressive, wide-ranging collection of de-classified
educational materials regarding nuclear technology.
Outstanding documentary chronicles the Manhattan Project,
which was designed, constructed, and tested in New Mexico
during World War II. Other exhibits feature nuclear
weapons systems, rockets, and missiles, including the jet
bomber that dropped the US's last air burst H-bomb in
1962. Many documents available for in-library research.
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
1801 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-1375 ·
505-841-2800
OLD TOWN. The city's most popular museum features a
first-rate dinosaur exhibit, an arctic Ice Age cave, and
a replicated volcano with a river of lava flowing
underneath an opaque glass floor. Be sure to check out
the equally engaging film in the Dynamax Theater.
Visitors entering through the front doorway will be
welcomed by life-size bronze sculptures of a 30-foot-long
carnivorous albertosaur and a 21-foot-long horned
pentaceratops.
Tinkertown Museum
121 Sandia Crest Rd, PO Box 303, Albuquerque, NM 87047 ·
505-281-5233
Over 40 years of carving and collecting have produced
Ross J. Ward's Tinkertown. The folk art museum began with
two main attractions: a carved wooden miniature
three-ring circus that Ward created as a teenager, and a
diminutive turn-of-the-century Western town he created in
the 1960s. Today, those original animated displays are
housed in a 22-room building, the walls of which are
constructed with over 50,000 glass bottles. A variety of
Ward's other collections are also on display - from
wedding cake couples to Western memorabilia to a 35-foot
antique sailboat. Don't miss the gift shop - it's
jam-packed with all sorts of wacky, wonderful stuff, and
they ship worldwide!
Turquoise Museum (also known as Zach-Low)
2107 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-1605 ·
505-247-8650
Displays relate the formation process of this gemstone
and also chronicle its many uses by Native Americans
during prehistoric times. Among the highlights are a
simulated mine shaft that features numerous specimens
from four continents. Stop by the education center to
learn how to discern authentic turquoise from mere
plastic.
University of New Mexico Art Museum
Cornell Dr and Central Ave, Center for the Arts,
Albuquerque, NM 87123-2569 · 505-277-4001
New Mexico's largest collection of fine art includes
works from seminal artists such as Rembrandt, Picasso and
O'Keeffe. Other exhibits include photographs and prints.
Regularly scheduled guided tours, lectures, and symposia.
Source -
http://www.10best.com/Albuquerque/Sights_&_Activities/Mus
eums/index.html
The zoo, botanic garden, aquarium --
http://www.cabq.gov/biopark/
Miscellaneous coffee shops that are kind of fun
Duran Pharmacy (& cafe)
The Model Drug Store (& cafe)
Cafe 66
There's a curandera on staff at Duran Pharmacy, a neat
perfume counter, and a good basic new mexican cafe.
The Model Drug store has a terrific small gift shop and
very good sandwiches (very hard to choose) and old
fashioned sundaes, etc.
Cafe 66 is a 40's-50's place from the old days.
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I haven't been to the Zoo, have been meaning to check it
out (thinking of a song) but have been to the Botanic
Garden and Aquarium (link for the group of them above).
There's a not bad cafe at the Aquarium, with large glass
view of lots of fishies.
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Me
Los Poblanos Farm --This is both a B&B, an organic farm
which will deliver fresh veggies, a lavender farm and
just beautiful place to visit.
http://www.lospoblanos.com/things_to_do/
Wineries--these are mostly Albuquerque, but there are
several wineries in New Mexico. Gruet is one, making a
lovely, affordable champagne of which I have had way too
much tonight...
http://www.itsatrip.org/activities/wineries-vineyards-mic
robrewer.aspx
Sandia Peak Tram--I love the tram because of my fear of
heights--it gives me a lovely, shivery, delightful scare
followed by an aura of valiant courageousness upon
arrival.
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-2734795-bethel_heig
hts_vineyard_albuquerque-i
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A couple more on the Acoma Pueblo--there are around 19
pueblos in New Mexico. Most cannot be visited unless it
is a religious holiday or special festival...Acoma is the
oldest continuously inhabited pueblo in the country.
Acoma Pueblo history--more detailed than the usual
tourist version.
http://www.manataka.org/page663.html
New Mexico Magazine article on Acoma Pueblo...
http://www.nmmagazine.com/NMGUIDE/acoma.html
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Walter
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Madrid would be my additional suggestion.
(Taos would be a too long ride, I could imagine.)
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Jo
St. Clair Winery and Bistro. A complete mystery, another
Have-to-try.
http://www.fodors.com/world/north%20america/usa/new%20mex
ico/albuquerque/entity_198373.html
South of Central, it seems, and probably involves taking
a car.
definitely authentic, perhap a bit of a walk from the
Best Western, and mainly a breakfast/lunch place with not
very varied menu. This is the pharmacy with the in-house
curandera... at least three albuquerquians like it.
Duran's Central Pharmacy
1815 Central NW
Tel: 505-247-4141
Some say the best tortillas and green chile stew are
served here. . . and the added benefit of being a
pharmacy with antacids for beginners! No CCs accepted.
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A teaser, re the Flying Star (we're talking about the one
on Rio Grande, by the bookstore and not far from the R.G.
Nature Center..
http://www.fodors.com/world/north%20america/usa/new%20mex
ico/albuquerque/entity_198370.html
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BumbleBee--
Diane and I talked today and agreed that my home would be
good for an additional gathering site as I have plenty of
room inside and in the back yard. My home is only one
mile from the home of Dys and Diane. (BBB also offered
her home for anyone wanting to stay over, but I think all
of you have already made arrangements. She still would
love to have some visitors as it is pretty difficult for
her to get around.
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Dys
We could all meet at the Route 66 diner and have frito
pie. (or burgers)
Note:--Jo finds their ecru colored milkshakes offensive.
Just keep in mind that she also didn't buy a certain
stove because she didn't like the shape of its knobs....
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