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Vay-cay 2007

A trip from October 20, 2007 to October 27, 2007, travelling to Albuquerque, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
Our first visit to ABQ
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10/20/2007 to 10/27/2007
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Unscheduled - Albuquerque

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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Albuquerque

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4 floors, 118 rooms, 13 suites; 1 meeting room; 750 sq. ft. total meeting space; Check-in: 3:00 PM; Check-out …
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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Albuquerque
2300 Centre Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
United States
505-247-1621
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Found a fully accessible suite for less than we were going to pay for Santa Fe. Reviews are generally good. Will update once the trip is over.
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Albuquerque

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Albuquerque, NM, United States
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Original plan was to go to Santa Fe, but we were unable to manage the shuttle with O's various medical impedimentia. We don't drive, so cost of taxi or town car rental was utterly ridiculous ($200 One Way!) After reading up on Albq., I decided we'd stay there instead. Now I'm glad we are, it looks like there's a lot more variety of things to do and see.
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Sandia Peak Tramway

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This tramway lifts you from the Sandia foothills through five natural life zones to the top of the Sandia Mountains, …
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Sandia Peak Tramway
10 Tramway Loop NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122-2017
United States
+1 505 242 9133
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Indian Pueblo Culture Center

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The Indian Pueblo Culture Center is owned and operated by the 19 Pueblo Tribes of New Mexico. Visit the museums, gal …
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2401 12th St NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104-2302
United States
+1 505 843 7270
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Old Town

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Take a walk through history around Albuquerque's original central plaza, the serene village that has been the focal …
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Old Town
303 Romero St NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104-1419
United States
+1 505 319 4087
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Rio Grande Zoological Park

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With everything from rare and exotic animals to comical and common species, the zoo offers award-winning natural hab …
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Rio Grande Zoological Park
903 10th St SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102-4029
United States
+1 505 768 2000
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New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science

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Take a walk through time from the big bang through the ice ages in one of the premier natural history museums in the …
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New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science
1801 Mountain Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104-1375
United States
+1 505 841 2800
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Albuquerque Museum

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You will be drawn in by the feel of the Southwest territory as you stroll around and explore the rich history and ar …
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Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104-1459
United States
+1 505 242 4600
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Gathering of Nations

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This is the world's largest Native American powwow, and it is well worth stopping in to see exactly what a powwow is …
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Avenida Cesar Chavez Boulevard Southeast
Albuquerque, NM 87102
United States
+1 505 836 2810
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Albuquerque Biological Park (The)

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Along the Rio Grande the city of Albuquerque has set aside hundreds of acres for your enjoyment. Tingley Aquatic Par …
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903 10th St SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102-4029
United States
+1 505 764 6200
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University of New Mexico Arena (The Pit)

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University Arena is the home of New Mexico men's and women's basketball. The Pit, which was built in a 37-foot …
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1414 University Blvd SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
United States
+1 505 925 5925
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Laffs Comedy Caffe

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Get ready to double over for a night of laughter at Albuquerque's only comedy club. Respected comics like Paul …
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Laffs Comedy Caffe
6001 San Mateo Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109-3397
United States
+1 505 296 5653
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We've never been to a comedy club, but LOVE the comedy channel -- this is our chance to experience the laughter LIVE!
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Tuscanos Brazilian Grill

From www.NewMexico.org: "Warning! The amazing meals of Tucanos are based on the Brazilian grilling tradition …More  
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110 Central Avenue SW
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87101
USA
(505) 246-9900
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Mystery Cafe

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Beginning at 7p on Friday and Saturday nights, enjoy dinner and an audience-participation, whodunit mystery theatre. …
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2020 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107-1715
United States
+1 505 237 1385
Notes
Another "Wanna do". We're fans of live theater, plus we've done some acting in our far distant past, so the chance to actually participate in a show (and have a meal to boot), is something that sounds great!
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Cottonwood Mall

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Give yourself the better portion of a day to visit New Mexico's largest indoor shopping mall—Cottonwood Mall. With a …
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Cottonwood Mall
10000 Coors Byp NW
Albuquerque, NM 87114-4039
United States
+1 505 899 7467
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American International Rattlesnake Museum

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When you walk through the doors of this Old Town museum and shop, you may find yourself warily glancing behind the d …
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American International Rattlesnake Museum
202 San Felipe St NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104-1461
United States
+1 505 242 6569
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Blue Eagle Book Shoppe

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The quaint Scottsdale Village in northeast Albuquerque has been home to this unusual shop since 1985. It is loaded w …
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Blue Eagle Book Shoppe
2400 Juan Tabo Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112-1818
United States
+1 505 298 3682
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Downtown Books and Beans

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It is a good thing that size does not determine success, because if it did, this wonderful little store would not su …
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109 8th St NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
United States
+1 505 243 4492
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Old Town Trading Post

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Alijohn Nourestani has transformed a residence at the north entrance to Old Town into a tightly spaced shop where di …
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Old Town Trading Post
506 San Felipe Northwest
Albuquerque, NM 87104
United States
+1 505 842 0884
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Coronado Center

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This two-story mall presents an up-to-date and comfortable place to shop and people-watch. A food court decorated wi …
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Coronado Center
6600 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110-3496
United States
+1 505 881 2700
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New Mexico Gunfighters

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This is a nationally-known award-winning ensemble of want to be gunslingers. They don cowboy apparel and strap on sh …
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Romero Street, Near Trader Barbs
Albuquerque, NM 87104
United States
+1 505 843 6642
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Unscheduled - Los Ranchos De Albuquerque

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Route 66

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Route 66 was commissioned in 1926 and was finished just before World War II. Only parts of the original highway stil …
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Route 66
Central Avenue Southwest
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87107
United States
+1 505 842 9918
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caircair (View caircair's trips)
I want to sample the chili (both red and green) but I'm a heat/spice wimp. What do you recommend?

Also, husband is mobility limited -- he'll be in a wheelchair (me pushing) or using a walker. What places will be difficult for him to get around?

We want to experience Albuquerque like the locals do, so what are the hidden treasures as far as restaurants, shopping, etc. go? What are the Must See's and Must Avoids?

Finally, anything we need to know about getting around (we plan to use public transportation and taxies), places to be wary of, etc?
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