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ARSL 2025 Local Activities & Information
 Getting to Albuquerque
Convention Center Directions & Parking
The Albuquerque Center is located in the heart of downtown Albuquerque, minutes from hotels, bus, and train stations. Attendees should enter at the 3rd St entrance to find the registration desk. Guests of the Hilton Doubletree can also enter via the hotel connection. Refer to the Albuquerque Convention Center map for further details.
Primary parking is available at the Convention Center garage Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Ave. and Broadway Blvd., with overflow parking available at the Civic Plaza garage (Marquette & 3rd St.). Event parking in these garages is $10.00 – $20.00 per vehicle, without in/out privileges.
Additionally, there are numerous other public parking garages and parking lots available throughout downtown close to the Center. Parking fees vary. Please refer to the posted parking fees at each garage or lot.
For more information about parking, check out the City of Albuquerque’s Parking page.
Airport Transportation
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport, which is 5 mi. away from the Albuquerque Convention Center via I-25 N. Car is the most direct transportation available, but attendees can use the Whova app to arrange for ride-shares with other attendees.
Additionally, ABQ Ride bus lines connect the airport to the convention center and offer free rides. Review ABQ Ride Transit maps and schedules for more information.
Dining in Albuquerque
Neighborhood: Downtown Albuquerque
Neighborhood: Old Town
Neighborhood: University
Exploring Albuquerque
Libraries & Museums
 Scheduled Outings
Dine-Arounds | Thursday, September 18, 5:30-7:00 PM
Explore Albuquerque's restaurant scene and grow your ARSL community with with Dine-Arounds, one of our most popular conference traditions! Sign up for a Dine-Around at the Registration Desk or plan your own. Interested in being a Dine-Around leader? Look out for our call for volunteers, which will be sent to all registrants before conference.
ARSL & EveryLibrary Party | Friday, September 19, 7:00–9:00 PM | The Library Bar & Grill
More information to come!
An ARSL Afternoon in Santa Fe | Saturday, September 20, after 12:30 PM
After the conference wraps up, ride the rails with your fellow attendees to see a bit more of the Land of Enchantment! You'll journey on the affordable commuter train directly from downtown Albuquerque to Santa Fe, a historic, walkable destination city that packs in more than 400 restaurants, 250 art galleries, and 19 world-class museums. Our committee will curate a list of suggested attractions to see while you're there, but you'll have the freedom to follow your own interests and explore at your own pace. Train Fare: $9 (purchased online) / $10 (onboard) / Reduced fares available.
Suggested Schedule:
Albuquerque–Santa Fe
- 12:30 PM | Meet at designated spot to walk from hotels/convention center to train station as a group
- 1:14 PM | Train departs from Downtown ABQ Station
- 2:49 PM | Train arrives at Santa Fe Depot
Exploring Santa Fe
- You'll have the freedom to explore on your own, but we encourage you to stick together in groups.
- Stay tuned for a curated list of Santa Fe museums, restaurants, and attractions from our Local Arrangement Coordinators, and meanwhile, check out the Santa Fe tourism page for some ideas.
Santa Fe–Albuquerque (earlier departure)
- 6:03 pm | Train departs from Santa Fe Depot
- 7:44 PM | Train arrives at Downtown ABQ Station
Santa Fe–Albuquerque (later departure)
- 8:10 PM | Train departs from Santa Fe Depot
- 9:46 PM | Train arrives at Downtown ABQ Station
You can find the full train schedule here. Please note: The last train leaves the Santa Fe Depot at 10:14 PM.
Local Events of Interest*
Dark Skies, Bright Stars!: Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
*These events are not affiliated with or supported by the ARSL Conference.
Discounts
Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Ride Co.
Experience New Mexico in a truly unique way with a sunrise hot air balloon ride! Rainbow Ryders is the premier and largest hot air balloon business in the Southwest, operating since 1983.Use discount code ARSL2025 to access the exclusive discounted price of $159, valid for sunrise hot air balloon rides booked between 09/15/2025 and 09/22/2025. To book a ride, call 505-823-1111 or visit Rainbow Ryders at rainbowryders.com. |
