Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, NM

Places to go in Albuquerque

25 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

ABQ BioPark - Botanic Garden

Outdoors

ABQ BioPark - Botanic Garden

Sprawling collection of gardens with walking paths also features seasonal classes, tours & events.

2601 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104, USA

Arroyo del Oso Park

Outdoors

Arroyo del Oso Park

Recreational getaway offering walking trails, a soccer field & other sports courts.

7001 Osuna Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA

Bataan Memorial Park Albuquerque

Outdoors

Bataan Memorial Park Albuquerque

748 Tulane Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, USA

Boca Negra Canyon

Outdoors

Boca Negra Canyon

Rustic desert park featuring low-key day hikes amid numerous petroglyphs carved into volcanic rocks.

6900 Atrisco Dr NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120, USA

Copper Trailhead

Outdoors

Copper Trailhead

Parking lot, 15000 Copper Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123, USA

Elena Gallegos Open Space

Outdoors

Elena Gallegos Open Space

Easygoing park offering a series of mountain biking & hiking trails, mountain views & picnic spots.

7100 Tramway Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122, USA

Embudito Trailhead

Outdoors

Embudito Trailhead

Trailhead Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111, USA

Embudo Trailhead

Outdoors

Embudo Trailhead

Parking lot, Albuquerque, NM 87112, USA

Hyder Park

Outdoors

Hyder Park

700 Pershing Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, USA

Jerry Cline Park

Outdoors

Jerry Cline Park

7001 Constitution Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA

La Luz Trailhead

Outdoors

La Luz Trailhead

Forest Service 333 Rd, Albuquerque, NM 87122, USA

Mariposa Basin Park

Outdoors

Mariposa Basin Park

3 walking trail loops around ponds, a draw for bird watchers, plus playgrounds & sports fields.

6701 Taylor Ranch Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120, USA

Menaul Trailhead

Outdoors

Menaul Trailhead

Parking lot, 10817 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112, USA

Michael Emery Trailhead

Outdoors

Michael Emery Trailhead

Popular with hikers & mountain bikers, this trail offers rugged scenery, shrubs & diverse wildlife.

High Desert St, Albuquerque, NM 87111, USA

North Domingo Baca Park

Outdoors

North Domingo Baca Park

Space offering a skate park & playground, plus a leash-free dog park skate & a picnic area.

7521 Carmel Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113, USA

Petroglyph National Monument

Outdoors

Petroglyph National Monument

Archaeological site showcasing thousands of prehistoric Native American drawings on stone walls.

Western Trail NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120, USA

Piedras Marcadas Canyon

Outdoors

Piedras Marcadas Canyon

Jill Patricia St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114, USA

Pino Trailhead

Outdoors

Pino Trailhead

Albuquerque, NM 87111, USA

Rinconada Canyon Trail

Outdoors

Rinconada Canyon Trail

7601 St Josephs Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120, USA

Rio Grande Nature Center State Park

Outdoors

Rio Grande Nature Center State Park

Riverside forest featuring trails, bird watching & native plants, plus exhibits & picnicking.

Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, 2901 Candelaria Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107, USA

Roosevelt Park

Outdoors

Roosevelt Park

A playground & disc-golf course anchor this shaded, 14-acre green space opened in the 1930s.

500 Spruce St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, USA

Tiguex Park

Outdoors

Tiguex Park

1800 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104, USA

Tingley Beach

Outdoors

Tingley Beach

Natural area with multiple ponds for fishing, boating & bird watching, plus hiking trails & a cafe.

1800 Tingley Dr SW, Albuquerque, NM 87104, USA

Vista Del Norte Park

Outdoors

Vista Del Norte Park

1005 Osuna Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113, USA