recommendations from the locals
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Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico with a population just under 900,000. It is a rapidly growing ‘city with a personality’. This high desert city sits at a mile-high elevation providing 320 days of sunshine a year. |
Below is a list of attractions and restaurants to explore while you are visiting ABQ. These aren’t going to be the typical places you find in Fodor’s or similar publications – these are the secrets of the local. ABQ International Balloon FiestaBe sure to see the 40th Anniversary ABQ International Balloon Fiesta while you’re here! With over 700 hot-air balloons, it’s an experience you’ll never forget. We’ve planned our Sunday pre-conference schedule to give you enough time to head out to Balloon Fiesta Park for the final mass assension. Enjoy! |
| name | venue type | phone |
|---|---|---|
| Sophia's Place | Gourmet Mexican dive | 505-345-3935 |
| Casa Rodeña Winery | Winery. A bit of Italy – in ABQ | 505-344-5911 |
| Church of Beethoven | Unique. Definitely unique | 505-307-9647 |
| The Grove | Happiness through food | 505-248-9800 |
| Satellite Coffee | Local coffee: good stuff | multiple locations |
| ABQ Balloon Museum | Hot air balloon museum | 505-837-6480 |
| Sandia Peak Tramway | World’s longest aerial tramway | 505-856-7325 |
| Sandia Casino | Get your gambling fix | 505-796-7500 |
| The Apple Store | Ok, not unique . . . but, it's an Apple store! | 505-837-6480 |
