Visit Albuquerque

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Just south of Albuquerque is the Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, which sits on 570 acres of former farmland. There are plenty of outdoor recreation activities here, including birding, biking and horseback riding. Visitors can choose from five trails.

You’re sure to spot many different native species on a trip to Valle de Oro. American kestrels are the refuge’s unofficial mascot, and big brown bats come out at night to eat insects. Yerba mansa is a wetland plant with medicinal value that produces white flowers.

In 2019, Valle de Oro was named the nation’s first Urban Night Sky Place by the International Dark-Sky Association, providing opportunities for stargazing just 7 miles from the city’s center. According to the association, Valle de Oro demonstrates how people and wildlife can co-exist in a protected space close to an urban area.

The Sandia Mountains in Albuquerque, NM 🍉

Hanna Lee, from the Mouse Hole Cheese Shop in Downtown Albuquerque, recently won a nationwide competition, the Cheesemonger Invitational, and was named the best cheesemonger in the US. She was judged on a variety of different skills including sales skills, cheese wrapping, taste testing and more.
The Mouse Hole Cheese Shop is Albuquerque's only cut-to-order cheese shop. With a knowledgable and friendly staff, cheese lovers consistently sing the praises of this Downtown gem.

Native Boba Tea, located in Old Town Albuquerque, offers tea drinks that are as bright as they are tasty. Stop by for a yummy drink to sip as you explore the historic Old Town neighborhood.

Nothing is more beautiful than a perfectly crafted, delicious pastry. Crème de la Crème makes truly edible art that looks too good to eat - almost. Stop by Sawmill Market to try them out!

One of the most unforgettable performance experiences in Albuqueruqe isn't in a theatre. It's in this house.

Casa Flamenca Albuquerque, NM is located inside a cozy casa near historic Old Town, with artists in residence from Spain. Performances happen inside at the tablao, where guests experience flamenco dances just inches away from them.

“It's important to present good flamenco with a good singer, with good dancers, with great musicians, and not just wing it,” Carmen, the executive and artistic director of Casa Flamenca says. “I want every night to be an amazing night for audiences.”

Check their website for tickets!

I Spy... an iconic city 😎

The Great Race is an antique, vintage and collector car competitive controlled-speed endurance road rally on public highways. It dates back to the early 1980s. This year featured cars from 1913-1974. They followed the Route 66 "Mother Road."

Albuquerque beat out seven other stops along the route, including Flagstaff, San Bernardino and Oklahoma City. Additionally, Gallup won the vote for the best lunch destination.

Lavender in the Village, at Balloon Fiesta Park, will run from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 25th. Celebrate the aroma, color and beauty of the plant with an artisan and agricultural market. Participate in lavender crafts, listen to live music. learn gardening tips and sample local cuisine.