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Zuni dancers perform at Albuquerque's Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.
(By Andrea Sachs -- The Washington Post)
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GETTING THERE: Flights from Washington to Albuquerque can get pretty pricey, ranging between $300 and $400; however, check Southwest and Frontier for lower fares. In August, I flew Frontier from Reagan National to Albuquerque via Denver for $260 round trip.
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WHERE TO STAY: Central Avenue/Route 66, especially between downtown and Nob Hill, has a number of 1950s motels with low rates, such as the Stardust Inn (801 Central Ave. NE, 505-243-2891), where rooms go for $50 a night. For a more modern property within walking distance of Old Town, try the Best Western Rio Grande Inn (1015 Rio Grande Blvd., 800-959-4726, http:/
For a list of accommodations, check the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau (see Info below).
WHERE TO EAT: Eat two out of three meals at the Golden Crown Panaderia (1103 Mountain Rd. NW, 505-243-2424), which makes empanadas (pumpkin, apple, cherry, etc.; 85 cents), green chili bread ($7.95 for a loaf), pizzas (choose from blue corn, green chili or peasant dough crusts; from $3.99) and more. All "kids" get a free biscochito cookie (usually 30 cents). College students and other budget diners flock to the 24-hour Frontier (2400 Central Ave. SE, 505-266-0550), which has an exhaustive menu including burgers (from $2.89), sandwiches (from $1.89) and New Mexican dishes (bean and cheese burrito for $1.59, green chili stew from $2.09).
For upscale dining with killer mountain views, tuck into lobster and squash bisque ($6), buffalo tenderloin ($31) or elk chops ($28) at the Bien Shur Restaurant, on the top floor of the Sandia Casino and Resort (30 Rainbow Rd. NE, 800-526-9366). Or dine for less downstairs at the Thur Shan Buffet, where the international buffet costs $10.95.
Sheila and Ron Harris, parents of Albuquerque-born actor Neil Patrick Harris, run the low-key Perennials Restaurant (6601 San Mateo Rd. NE, 505-888-5800). Fuel up on sweet potato cakes ($4.95), green chili corn chowder (from $3.50) or the Fiesta Bowl (hash browns, cheese, choice of meat, green or red chili and two eggs; $6.95). Tuesday through Saturday, early birds get a dollar off their breakfast bill. El Pinto (10500 Fourth St. NW, 505-898-1771) serves authentic New Mexican fare, such as stuffed sopapillas ($8.99), chili ribs (from $15.99) and a rice bowl with choice of meat and chili ($10.49).
WHAT TO DO: Set aside an afternoon for Old Town ( http:/
For outdoor activities, trek around tribal rock carvings at the Petroglyph National Monument (Unser and Western Trail, 505-899-0205, http:/
Delve into Native American culture at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (2401 12th St. NW, 866-855-7902, http:/
When the sun begins to drop, hop on the Sandia Peak Tramway (off Tramway Boulevard, 505-856-7325, http:/
INFO: Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau, 800-284-2282, http:/
