Destination Q - Business Directory
Lodging
* TAG Approved Hotels
Sandia Courtyard Hotel and Convention Center http://www.sandiacourtyardhotel.com/
505-296-4852 -- Toll Free 1-800-877-4852
10300 Hotel Avenue, NE 1-40 Exit 165 North & Eubank Albuquerque, NM. 87123 US
Sandia Courtyard Hotel has hosted the New Mexico Gay Rodeo Association, the Rainbow Roadrunners Car Club, Rio Grande Leather, New Mexico Leather League's Spring Pandemonium and more. Located on the east side of Albuquerque, it is easily accessible to Interstate 40 and has an airport shuttle. The hotel has convention space and features a full breakfast for guests as well as free wi-fi.
Golden Guesthouses www.nmia.com/~debbieg/goldengh
Authentic Southwest charm
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque - 2641 and 2645 Decker Ave. N.W, Albuquerque, NM
Hacienda Antigua Inn www.haciendantigua.com/ha
Enjoy New Mexico from this 215-year-old adobe hacienda
North Valley - 6708 Tierra Drive NW, Albuquerque, NM
Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town * www.hhandr.com/hotelabq
Full-Service hotel
Old Town - 800 Rio Grande Blvd., NW, Albuquerque, NM
Inn the Village - A Corrales Bed & Breakfast www.innthevillagecorrales.com
Relaxed stay, just outside the city
North Valley - 58 Perea Road, Corrales, NM
La Casita Bed & Breakfast www.lacasitabb.com
A private, adobe one-bedroom guest house
Old Town - 317 16th St., Albuquerque, NM
Mauger Estate Bed & Breakfast www.maugerbb.com
Receive the Star Treatment in this elegant Bed and Breakfast!
Old Town - 701 Roma Avenue N.W., Albuquerque, NM
Nativo Lodge * www.hhandr.com/nativo
Southwest luxury
Old Town - 6000 Pan American West Fwy NE, Albuquerque, NM
- Plaza Inn Albuquerque * www.plazainnabq.com
Economy accommodations with convenient access to most attractions
Old Town - 900 Medical Arts Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM - Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown * www.sheraton.com/albuquerqueuptown
Every imaginable amenity including 37" LCD flat screen in every room
2600 Louisiana Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, NM
Old Town treasure
Old Town - 1604 Old Town Road NW, Albuquerque, NM
Restaurants
Shopping
Bars and Nightclubs - New Mexico law does not allow smoking in bars or restaurants except in designated outside areas!
Sidewinders Bar 
Sidewinders is a sometimes laid-back, sometimes high energy country-western bar that is home bar to several local gay groups, the New Mexico LeatherWolves, the New Mexico Gay Rodeo Association, the Sandia Bears and the Rainbow Roadrunner Car Club, an affiliate of Lambda Car Club International. But the music isn't just all about country - Latin, dance and other songs play throughout the night and karaoke is on Tuesdays, underwear night on Mondays and Club night Fridays. Don't know how to country dance? Dance lessons every Thursday.
Albuquerque Social Club
4021 Central, NE
Albuquerque, NM
505-262-1087
The Albuquerque Social Club is a private members-only club which welcomes out-of-town guests. Located directly on Route 66 in the Nob Hill area, the Social Club is a friendly neighborhood-type bar with men and women of all age ranges stopping by to say hello. There are frequent shows on weekends as well as parties thrown by members. The Social Club will put a smile on your face! NOTE - Because the Social Club is a private club, smoking is allowed.
Effex Nightclub 
100 5th Street SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
www.myspace.com/effexnightclub
Effex Nightclub is located in the heart of downtown Albuquerque, just steps off Route 66 (Central Avenue) on 5th Street and in the entertainment district of the city. There is no sign, just an address - giving you the distinct feeling of a 'speakeasy' - but walk inside and find a huge dancefloor with industrial decor, a rocking sound system with great music pumped out by the city's hottest DJs. Effex Night Club is Downtown Albuquerque’s premiere location for awesome music, entertainment and drinks. Totally inclusive to all - gay,straight, lesbian and all the rest, but this is proudly a gay bar. The spacious, industrial, sexy space and rockin sound system will welcome you and open you up to dancing expressions and pleasure. There's a hot outdoor deck on the second floor, and future plans include a new lounge area. This Club ROCKS with up to 600 partygoers. Check back often for special events and guest DJs. Open Thursday through Saturday 9 pm - 2 am.
6132 4th St, NW
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
505-342-0049
Exhale is a women's bar, but men are welcome. Located in Albuquerque's North Valley, come and hang out with your favorite women dancing and playing.
Tours/Guides
Albuqueerque Tours
Mauro Montoya
505-917-8308
MauroAlbuqueerque@gmail.com
Tours of Albuquerque, including Old Town, Nob Hill shopping and dining, Downtown, wineries, balloon rides, ghost tours, culinary tours, Santa Fe, mountain hikes, Sandia Peak Tramway, biking, casinos, and so many other of the wonderful amenities Albuquerque and New Mexico have to offer! Personalized tours for groups up to 5. We can also help you arrange group meetings and travel to and from ABQ International Sunport.
Museums and Cultural Sites
Casinos
Realtors
Century 21 Unica Real Estate
Ritch Johnson, Realtor
1717 Carlisle Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Office: 505-293-8400
Cell: 505-363-8023
FAX: 505-299-2270
RitchRealEstate@gmail.com
www.The MiracleTeamNM.com
Talia Freedman, Realtor
Signature Southwest Properties
9400 Holly Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122
Cell: 505-263-7892 (Preferred)
FAX: 877-544-1035
505-944-1054

