Wine connoisseurs raise a glass at Gruet Winery. This hidden gem's vintner is Gilbert Gruet, known in Bethon, France as a producer of fine French champagnes. In the late 80s Gruet moved his family to America and found the perfect soil to produce wines in ABQ; the vineyard is the recipient of the prestigious 2010 United States Wine Producer of the Year.
Uptown shoppers enjoy shopping at Historic Nob Hill in Albuquerque, the up-and-coming urban lifestyle neighborhood located a couple of miles west of downtown ABQ. With its one-of-a-kind historic architecture, landmark neon and high style boutique shops, diners, galleries and night life, you'll think ABQ went couture.
Voted one of the four best cooking schools in the world by Bon Appétit magazine, Jane Butel Cooking School teaches weekend classes to foodies who want to know all about how to cook authentic southwest border cuisine. Jump right in and meet other foodies, and cook a full dinner complete with perfect Margaritas!
Play and eat at Slate Street Billiards. Sink the eight ball at one of the 15 Brunswick Gold Championship pool tables or hit the bullseye at one of the 10 "no bounce" dart boards while you listen to live music. Join your friends here for a night of billiards, ice cold beers and burgers!
Enjoy a breathtaking view on the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway, which encompasses 15,000 square miles in the heart of central New Mexico, linking Albuquerque and Santa Fe. The drive is approximately 50 miles along Highway 14.