| What's Around the Rio Grande Inn?
The Best Western Rio Grande Inn is the most convenient resting spot in all of Albuquerque. The BW Rio Grande Inn is bordered by I-40 to the North, the Downtown District to the East, Route 66 to the South, and the Rio Grande River to the West. The Inn resides in the Historic Old Town District, which is home to over one hundred-fifty shops, restaurants, and attractions.
Renowned Museums
within one mile of the Inn and within our complimentary shuttle
service radius:
Cultural Attractions
within two miles of the Inn and within our complimentary shuttle
service radius:
Restaurant Favorites
within one mile of the Inn and within our complimentary shuttle
service radius:
- Church Street
Café Four
generations of New Mexican Cuisine, hot chili, sandwiches &
salads
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Golden Crown Panaderia
Quaint
neighborhood bakery, espresso bar voted best of the city
2007.
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La
Crepe Michel Run by chef Claudie Zamet-Wilcox
from France, it has a cozy, informal European feel, with
checked table coverings and simple furnishings.
- Old Town
Pizza Parlor Featuring hand-tossed pizzas, mega
calzones, oven-baked pastas, salads & subs prepared fresh
daily.
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Roasted Bean Café
Serving Italian/American cuisine, Cappuccinos & Lattes, free
WiFi, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Seasons
Rotisserie & Grill Located just north of historic Old
Town Plaza in Albuquerque New Mexico, Seasons provides
casually elegant dining with the feel of California wine
country.
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St. Clair Bistro
Opulent tasting
room, retail wine & gourmet food shop. Lunch & dinner in the
French Country Bistro. Ample patio dining. Live jazz.
- The Candy Lady
a New Mexico Tradition for over 30 years. Inside you will
find an elegant display of classic sweets, marvelous
confections and modern delights.
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The Melting Pot Fondue truly becomes a memorable
four-course dining experience where patrons can dip into
something different.
Unique Boutiques
within one mile of the Inn and within our complimentary shuttle
service radius:
Art Galleries
within one mile of the Inn and within our complimentary shuttle
service radius:
The best first thing to do in Albuquerque.
Experience the best of Albuquerque from a
completely-custom, uniquely-Albuquerque, open-air trolley.
Invest 66 minutes in our comprehensive "Best of ABQ" city tour
to better plan the rest of your stay. Tours start at Plaza Don
Luis in Old Town; a short walk from the Best Western Rio Grande
Inn. Climb aboard for your front-row seat to Old Town, Museum
Row, Downtown, EDo, Historic Route 66, Central Avenue,
University of New Mexico, Nob Hill, Isotopes Park, University
Stadium, The Pit, historic Barelas neighborhood, National
Hispanic Cultural Center, Rio Grande River, Tingley Beach, the
Rio Grande BioPark and more. No reservations required. ABQ
Trolley Co. provides regular service from April - November.
Group tours and custom tours available year-round (weather
permitting). Tickets available on-board trolley. Highly
recommended to purchase discounted tickets in advance at
www.ABQTROLLEY.com.
ABQ Trolley Co. happily offers guests of
the Best Western Rio Grande Inn a $2 discount per ticket when
showing their hotel room key. Valid for tickets purchased
on-board the Trolley only.
The Experience of a
Lifetime, Happening Right Now!TM
The adventure begins when
Rainbow Ryders picks you up at the Inn at sunrise. From there
we proceed to our launch site where the action begins. We
inflate the hot air balloons giving you the opportunity to
become involved "hands on" as a crew member and help with the
balloon inflation, or you may sit back, observe and take
pictures as the gentle giant comes alive. At lift off you embark
upon a journey of uniqueness. Enjoy breathtaking views of the
majestic Sandia Mountains and Rio Grande Valley while floating
in the sky and sending greetings to earthbound Albuquerque folks
below.
After landing, enjoy a champagne toast to end your safe and
memorable adventure. You will be presented with a flight
certificate and balloon flight pin to commemorate your
aeronautical experience. Make sure you bring your camera and
extra film-you will need it. Reservations must be made in
advance at
http://booking.rainbowryders.com/rb/.
Ghost Tour of Old Town Legends,
folklore, ghost stories and history come to life as you depart
on an intriguing excursion through 300 years of haunted history.
Old Town was founded in 1706, and for more than three centuries
people have lived and died around the Old Town Plaza. The
historic buildings and dark alleys conceal the long-forgotten
secrets of battles, murders, hangings, and hidden cemeteries.
Professional Tour Guides escort you on a 90-minute, lantern-lit
adventure. You will search for the lost souls of early
residents, Civil War phantoms, spooks, specters, wandering
apparitions and over one dozen other ghosts who have made Old
Town their eternal home.
http://www.toursofoldtown.com/ghosttour.php
Award winning theatrical group based in Old
Town Albuquerque, New Mexico. We have been performing for free
in Old Town for 30 Years. We specialize in recreating the Old
West with comedic skits. We have bank robberies, shootouts,
hanging's, drunken brawls, and whatever else the Old West had to
offer. We also hire out for parties, conventions, shotgun
weddings, or any other occasion that requires some Old West fun.
You can find us most Sundays in Old Town Albuquerque, from
approximately March until November, weather permitting. Our show
times and location are as follows:
1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM.
http://nmgunfighters.com/index.html
Evening lit up with luminarias at the San Felipe de Neri Church in Historic Old Town |
Women shopping for authentic Native American items in Historic Old Town |
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center |
Traditional ceremony |
Albuquerque Museum of Natural History |
Hot Air Balloons over the Rio Grande |
Sandia Tram at Sunset |
Sandia Mountains |
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