Sandia Peak - 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.
  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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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.
For more information, phone (toll-free) 800-706-1699, visit their web site at: CasaRondena.
  From I-25 take exit 228. If northbound turn left; if southbound turn right. Follow Montano Road to 4th Street. Turn right on 4th and go 10 blocks (count the streets on your left) to Chavez Road. Turn left and the winery is at 733 Chavez Road NW.

Note - other area vineyards include:

• Anasazi Fields Winery
  26 Camino De Los Pueblitos
  Placitas
• Anderson Valley Vineyards
  4920 Rio Grande NW
  Albuquerque
• Gruet Winery
  8400 Pan American Frwy NE
  Albuquerque
  website: GruetWinery

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