Escape to an oasis of calm and beauty at ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden. Stroll along paths that meander through a wonderland of trees, water features, shrubs and flowers right in Albuquerque, New Mexico!

The four-acre Sasebo Japanese Garden is a favorite exhibit, with a glittering waterfall, stone pagoda, wooden bridges and meditative koi pond. The kids love the Children’s Fantasy Garden with a topiary dragon, a castle and a two-story pumpkin they can explore. Other highlights include the Butterfly Pavilion, Curandera Garden, Mediterranean Conservatory, Old World Walled Garden, and Railroad Garden with a miniature train the kids adore. Annual events at the garden include the Cider Festival, River of Lights and Summer Concert Series.

Visit ABQ BioPark's website to learn more about this Albuquerque attraction.

ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
2601 Central Avenue NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 248-8500
www.cabq.gov/culturalservices/biopark/garden
www.yelp.com/biz/rio-grande-botanic-garden-albuquerque

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You usually don’t associate browsing the web with hiking outdoors, but these handy websites aim to change that. There are a number of online resources that can help outdoor adventure-seekers to find hiking trails in any city, and they provide a variety of other hiking tips as well. Here are two of the best websites for finding the closest hiking trails in your area.

Trails.com
Trails.com offers a full list of hikes that corresponds with an interactive map of the United States. Simply click on your state (or a state you’re visiting) on the map and the website will bring up a list of trails for hikers of all skill levels. The list is sorted by the most popular trails in the state, trails with recent reviews, and even trails with other outdoor activities such as biking, fishing, waterfalls, or skiing.

Trail Link
Trail Link is a bit savvier than your usual hiking website, with a simple search feature that allows avid hikers to locate trails by zip code, trail name, state, or keyword. Once you enter the search terms, a full, interactive map appears with markers for each trail in the area, as well as high-quality photos submitted by real users. You’ll even find detailed information about each trail, including the terrain, length and difficulty level to make your decision easier.

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Globally sourced home decor items are the focus at Hey Jhonny, a unique boutique in Nob Hill that was dubbed an "oasis in the desert" by Architectural Digest.

With an eclectic inventory that changes frequently, Hey Jhonny houses everything from personal accessories (jewelry, scarves, handbags) to vases, throw pillows, candles, and art objects. You'll also find bath and body items here, including perfume. Regulars note that the customer service at this indie boutique is excellent, the prices are affordable, and the selection is unrivaled in Albuquerque.

Hey Jhonny is open 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays.

Hey Jhonny
3418 Central Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 256-9244
http://www.yelp.com/biz/hey-jhonny-albuquerque
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hey-Jhonny/129918990413588

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