The best things to do in Albuquerque

24 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Tenpins & More

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Tenpins & More brings bowling that flips to glow under blacklights, an arcade, karaoke, and a full sports bar with bites delivered to your…

1416 Deborah Rd SE (Rio Rancho)

Tenpins & More brings bowling that flips to glow under blacklights, an arcade, karaoke, and a full sports bar with bites delivered to your lane. Family owned with giant down-lane screens, a pro shop and welcoming leagues, it’s an easy, go-have-fun plan for this week.

From the Rio Rancho newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Flix Brewhouse

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Flix Brewhouse is serving first-run films with push-button, seat-side service, a crave-worthy menu, and beer brewed right at the theater.…

12921 Indian School Rd NE · ✓ checked Jul 30

Flix Brewhouse is serving first-run films with push-button, seat-side service, a crave-worthy menu, and beer brewed right at the theater. Grab a juicy burger, hand-tossed pizza, vegan-friendly bites, or something sweet while sipping a Nebulas Hazy IPA or Luna Rosa Raspberry Wheat. Albuquerque weekends, solved.

From the Albuquerque newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

4901 Pan American Fwy NE

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

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Membership-only country club featuring a golf course, plus tennis and pickleball courts and a pool.

911 4 Hills Rd SE

Membership-only country club featuring a golf course, plus tennis and pickleball courts and a pool.

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Public golf course offering year-round play, a driving range, lessons, and a bar and grill.

10035 Country Club Ln NW

Public golf course offering year-round play, a driving range, lessons, and a bar and grill.

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Isleta Golf Club

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Riverside golf destination presenting 27 holes with long fairways, manicured greens, and lakes.

4001 NM-47

Riverside golf destination presenting 27 holes with long fairways, manicured greens, and lakes.

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Movie theater with reclining seats and free refills, plus a self-serve snack bar.

4591 San Mateo Blvd NE

Movie theater with reclining seats and free refills, plus a self-serve snack bar.

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Public golf course featuring a driving range, practice greens, and a pro shop, plus lessons.

3601 University Blvd SE

Public golf course featuring a driving range, practice greens, and a pro shop, plus lessons.

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Amusement park with seasonal hours featuring rides, roller coasters, games & a water park.

4800 Osuna Rd NE

Amusement park with seasonal hours featuring rides, roller coasters, games & a water park.

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Local, versatile performance & event venue hosts concerts, trade shows, sporting events & more.

3001 Civic Center Cir NE (Rio Rancho)

Local, versatile performance & event venue hosts concerts, trade shows, sporting events & more.

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Spacious indoor facility with trampolines, foam pits and a zip line.

3301 Southern Blvd SE #200 (Rio Rancho)

Spacious indoor facility with trampolines, foam pits and a zip line.

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Hinkle Fun Center

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Family recreation spot featuring bumper cars, laser tag, mini-golf & more, along with an arcade.

12931 Indian School Rd NE

Family recreation spot featuring bumper cars, laser tag, mini-golf & more, along with an arcade.

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Santa Ana Golf Club

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Public golf facility featuring a 27-hole course with challenges such as sloping greens, plus a bar.

288 Prairie Star Rd (Santa Ana Pueblo)

Public golf facility featuring a 27-hole course with challenges such as sloping greens, plus a bar.

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Executive-length course featuring a banquet hall, known for its food and service.

9717 Copper Ave NE

Executive-length course featuring a banquet hall, known for its food and service.

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Ladera Golf Course

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Mountain view 18-hole & executive golf courses with a banquet venue, putting greens & driving range.

3401 Ladera Dr NW

Mountain view 18-hole & executive golf courses with a banquet venue, putting greens & driving range.

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Family-friendly, member-owned club featuring a golf course, tennis, a pool and an eatery.

601 Laguna Blvd SW

Family-friendly, member-owned club featuring a golf course, tennis, a pool and an eatery.

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Comfortable theater chain with restaurant seating, serving burgers, pizza and other casual bites.

B, 3236 La Orilla Rd NW #1

Comfortable theater chain with restaurant seating, serving burgers, pizza and other casual bites.

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Sandia Golf Club

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Golf club featuring a course, a pro shop, all-American fare with a Southwestern twist, and wedding services.

30 Rainbow Rd

Golf club featuring a course, a pro shop, all-American fare with a Southwestern twist, and wedding services.

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Guild Cinema

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Compact, retro-inspired theater screening limited release, international & art-house flicks.

3405 Central Ave NE

Compact, retro-inspired theater screening limited release, international & art-house flicks.

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Icon Cinemas

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Comfortable, reclining movie theater chain with spacious seating, arcade games and clean bathrooms.

13120 Central Ave SE

Comfortable, reclining movie theater chain with spacious seating, arcade games and clean bathrooms.

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Cool Springz

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Indoor family activity center with trampolines & laser tag, plus dodge ball & climbing walls.

5205 San Mateo Blvd NE

Indoor family activity center with trampolines & laser tag, plus dodge ball & climbing walls.

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Challenging round of 18-hole golf on a scenic desert course with GPS-fitted carts.

1301 Tuyuna Trail (Santa Ana Pueblo)

Challenging round of 18-hole golf on a scenic desert course with GPS-fitted carts.

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Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.

3930 Pan American Fwy NE

Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.

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Winrock Town Center

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Long-running mall offering an up-to-date mix of stores & trendy eateries, plus a cinema & arcade.

2100 Louisiana Blvd NE #51

Long-running mall offering an up-to-date mix of stores & trendy eateries, plus a cinema & arcade.

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