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Local & General Info
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Location:
Traveling on Interstate 25, take Gibson 222A Exit follow Gibson to Yale Boulevard. Turn right, then get in the left lane, turn on Alamo Street, the Best Western InnSuites Hotel & Suites is behind the Village Inn a 24-hour restaurant.
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Areas Served:
Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Area Airports:
Albuquerque Sunport International 1/4 of a mile
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Area Attractions:
- ?? mile from golf course
- ?? mile from University and Professional Sports Stadiums
- 1 ?? miles from University of New Mexico
- 2 miles from Kirtland Air Force Base
- 3 miles from Rio Grande Zoo
- 5 miles from New Mexico State Fairgrounds
- 6 miles from Old Town
- 10 miles from Sandia Ski Area and Tramway, Cliff's Amusement Park?? and Beach Water Park
- The National Atomic Museum - The national atomic museum preserves and presents to the visitor, artifacts and audio - visual presentations that tell the story of the atomic age. The Museum's constantly changing special exhibits and displays will help expand the visitor's knowledge of the diverse application of nuclear energy and its pioneers. Open Monday - Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Located just two miles from the hotel, on Kirtland Air Force Base. (Admission is Free)
- Historic Albuquerque Old Town - Shopping in Old Town is a truly delightful experience. Unique items from around the world, as well as those that are distinctly Southwestern, can be found in more than 100 shops, boutiques and galleries. When in New Mexico don't forget the Chili, Try delightful chili dishes when strolling through Old Town. Just 20 minutes from the hotel, Interstate 25 to Interstate 40 West Rio Grande Blvd Exit one mile from interstate.
- Indian Pueblo Cultural Center - Each year more than 305,000 visitors experience the art, history and culture of the 19 New Mexico pueblos, the main museum represents a vast collection that traces the development of the Pueblo Culture. Their bookshop features one of the largest selections of Southwestern books anywhere. Open 7 days a week - Museums, Gift Shops, Galleries open 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Admission charge for Museum). Located one block north of Interstate 40 off 12th street exit.
- Isleta Casino - Isleta gaming center is a blend of the elegant and the exciting. Beneath a star-studded ceiling and towering columns is a 100,000 square foot casino with state of the art games and traditional table games. It's an atmosphere that rivals the best of Las Vegas. Located just 15 minutes from the hotel. Isleta Casino offers free shuttle service from the hotel to the casino from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Good Luck!
- Turquoise Trail - Along the trail, you can explore unique towns, offering restaurants, shops, many artist studios and galleries. Outlaws and Confederate soldiers camped in the area. Kit Carson marched Navajo people along the trail in their "Long Walk" to incarceration at Fort Sumner. This historic area encompasses 15,000 square miles in the heart of New Mexico, linking Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Located at Highway 14 and the Sandia Crest National Scenic Byway (NM 536) on the east side of the Sandia Mountains.
- Sandia Peak Tramway - Though It's a short trip from the heart of Albuquerque to the heights of the world's longest aerial tramway, the distance can also be measured in the drama of an 11,000 square mile panoramic view. From the base to the top of 10,378 foot Sandia Peak, time and terrain seem to move in harmony as passengers lift from the desert floor. A trip to Sandia Peak is a fun way to learn about wildlife and natural environment. Located 25 minutes from hotel, Interstate 25 north to Tramway exit.
- The Albuquerque Museum - Enjoy art of the Southwest and four centuries of Albuquerque history from the Spanish Conquistadors to the present. Admission is always free. Located near Old Town, Interstate 40 West at the Rio Grande exit. Don't miss Casa San Ysidro located in the village of Corrales.
- Rattlesnake Museum - Largest public exhibit of rattlesnakes, related art and artifacts in the world! Everyone receives a "Certificate of Bravery" It's a Striking Exhibit. Located in the Old Town District, just 10 minutes from the hotel off 1nterstate 40 West at the Rio Grande Blvd exit.
- NM Museum of Natural History and Science - Explore the natural history of New Mexico in this innovative, educational, and entertaining museum. Gaze at amazing dinosaurs, walk through an active volcano, explore an ice cave and ride the Evolator time machine. Extreme Screen Dyna Theater shows daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Located just 10 minutes from the hotel, in Old Town at Interstate 40 West using the Rio Grande Blvd exit.
- Albuquerque Aquarium - Stroll through saltwater marsh, eelgrass meadows, surf zone, coral reef and Deep Ocean. You'll see shore birds, pelicans, schooling fish, lobsters, and moray eels, jelly fish and much more. The 285, 000 gallon Deep ocean tank has an acrylic viewing window are 38 feet wide, 9 feet high and 8 inches thick, features sharks and thousands of reef fish. Located just 15 minutes from the hotel off Interstate 40 and Rio Grande
- Rio Grande Zoo - This beautiful facility sits on 64 acres of land adjacent to the Cottonwood Gallery Forest of the Rio Grande. Observe and learn about native and exotic species in lush naturalistic habitats. Located just 15 minutes from the hotel on Central and 8th Street.
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Recreation:
- Lobo's Football Stadium
- Beach Water Park
- Cliff's Amusement Park??
- Hinkle Family Fun Center
- Explora (In Winrock Mall)
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Golf:
- UNM Championship Golf Course, 505-277-4546
- Isleta Eagle Golf Course, 505-869-0950
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Movie Theaters:
- Century Rio 24, 505-342-2424
- Cinemark Movies 8, 505-888-1992
- Cinemark Movies West, 505-898-4664
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Shopping Malls:
- Winrock Mall
- Coronado Mall
- Cottonwood Mall (on the Westside)
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Dinning out in Albuquerque:
On premises locate in front of the hotel:
- The Village Inn Restaurant
Downtown:
- Route 66 Diner, 1405 Central SE, 505-247-1421
- Sweet Mesquite B-B-Q, 20 First Plaza NW, 505-242-2068
- Fresh Choices, 402 Central SW, 505-242-6447
- Coaches Sports Grill, 1414 Central SE, 505-242-7111
- Saggio's Italian Restaurant, 107 Cornell Dr. SE, 505-255-5777
- Banana Joe's, 610 Central Ave. SW, 505-244-0024
Airport area:
- Rio Grande Yacht Club (steak & seafood), adjacent to hotel
- Fuddruckers World Famous, 2120 Yale Blvd. SE, 505-224-2841
- Applebee's, 2000 Yale Blvd. SE, 505-224-0123
- Christy's Sandwich Shop, 2301 Yale Blvd. SE, 505-243-8444
Oldtown:
- Season's Rotisserie & Grille, 2031 Mountain Rd., 505-766-5100
- Maria Teresa Mexican Dining, 618 Rio Grande NW, 505-242-3900
- Rio Grande Cantina, 901 Rio Grande Blvd., 505-242-1777
- High Noon Restaurant, 425 San Felipe NW, 505-765-1455
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Transportation:
- ?? mile from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (free airport transportation)
- 1 mile from Cutter Aviation
- 1 mile from Seven Bar Aviation
- 1 mile from Eclipse Aviation
- 7 miles from Amtrak train stations
- 7 miles from Greyhound bus station
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Area Map
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