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As in most large cities, there
are many things to see and do in Albuquerque. The most popular attractions seem to be:
Casa Rondena Winery -
Tours and tasting room, Thursday through Sunday, 1-5p. Have a rare vineyard experience right in the heart of Albuquerque's North Valley.
733 Chavez Rd NW
For more information, phone (toll-free) 800-706-1699, or e-mail info@casarondena.com, or visit their web site at:
www.casarondena.com.
Note - other area vineyards include:
Anasazi Fields Winery
26 Camino De Los Pueblitos in Placitas
nmwine.net/anasazi.htm
Anderson Valley Vineyards
4920 Rio Grande NW in Albuquerque
www.avv-wines.com
Gruet Winery
8400 Pan American Frwy NE in Albuquerque
www.gruetwinery.com
J.W. Eaves Movie Ranch -
A mock western town built for filming movies including such films as:
The Cheyenne Social Club, Billy Jack, Silverado, The Culpepper Cattle Company and
Butch & Sundance: The Early Days. For more information, phone 505-474-3045 or e-mail
jceaves@omnisleep.com
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Old Town
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If you'd like to absorb the feel of old Spanish colonial days, sit and relax as others stroll by, snack (or feast) in a unique restaurant, you'll want to visit Albuquerque's Old Town. For more information, e-mail
albuquerqueoldtown@hotmail.com or visit the official web site of the Old Town Merchants Association:
www.albuquerqueoldtown.com
Sandia Peak
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Traversing a span of 2.7 miles, the Sandia Peak Tramway is the world's longest
'jigback' passenger tramway. Ride the Tramway to Sandia Peak where, at an elevation of 10,378 feet, you can dine in style with a panoramic view which is said to cover over 11,000 square miles. The peak is popular for skiing in the snow season and mountain biking the rest of the time. (Note: The Tramway will be closed for maintenance October 27 through November 7, 2003.)
Sandia Peak and the Tramway is northeast of Albuquerque. If you are on I-40, take exit 167, follow Tramway Blvd. north (about 9 miles) to the Tramway. If you are on I-25, take exit 234 and follow Tramway Rd (east) to the Tramway.
For more information, phone 505-856-7325, or e-mail info@sandiapeak.com, or visit their web site at:
www.sandiapeak.com.
Santa Fe Southern Railway -
Enjoy a scenic ride on the 120-year-old Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad spur from Santa Fe to Lamy through the scenic New Mexico countryside aboard a genuine vintage train. Departing daily from Santa Fe's century-old depot, the schedule presently has trains running year round. On some trains you can feast on a feisty New Mexico barbeque. Cocktails also served. (see their web site for details)
Depot is at 410 S Guadalupe
For more information, phone (toll-free) 888-989-8600, or e-mail depot@sfsr.com, or visit their web site at:
www.sfsr.com.
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