Albuquerque, NM

You'll blush at the thought of romance at the Casa Rondena Winery, located in the Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico. Stroll through the romantic Tuscan style vineyards. Sit close to one another sharing handcrafted wine on the outdoor patio. Visit the Vintner's Rotunda and Barrel Aging Room. Enjoy lasting memories when you select and purchase one of the vintner's portfolio wines.

Address: 733 Chavez Road, North Valley, Albuquerque, NM 87107 - MAP
Phone: (505) 344-5911
Web: www.casarondena.com

Romance blooms at Los Poblanos. The historic boutique inn and organic farm set among 25 acres of scented lavender fields and lush formal gardens. Spend the evening in a romantic room with a wood-burning fireplace, carved ceiling beams, hardwood floors and antique southwest furnishings. Stroll through the must-see lavender fields and organic farm.

Address: 4803 Rio Grande Boulevard, NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107 - MAP
Phone: (505) 344-9297
Web: www.lospoblanos.com

Take your chéri to La Crépe Michel to dine on Foie gras de canard, raisin vert et crépe au sarrasin the classic duck dish, and sip on Vins Rouge, better known as red wines. Enjoy the romantic ambiance of this charming French cuisine restaurant hidden away on a side street in Albuquerque's historic Old Town. Bon appétit!

Address: 400 San Felipe Street, NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 - MAP
Phone: (505) 242-1251
Web: www.lacrepemichel.com

Let your hearts soar some 10,000 feet in the air at the Sandia Peak Tramway observation deck. Couples are left breathless at seeing the 11,000-square-mile panoramic vista of the Rio Grande Valley and the Land of Enchantment in Albuquerque's Sandia Foothills of the Cibola National Forest. It's the perfect setting for a romantic experience together.

Address: 10 Tramway Loop, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122 - MAP
Phone: (505) 242-9052
Web: www.sandiapeak.com

Love blossoms at the Biological Park, part of the popular ABQ Park. Take a romantic stroll through one and a half miles of pathways that cross over a symphony of brilliant colored formal and whimsical gardens created to delight your senses. Love is in full bloom here.

Address: 903 Tenth Street, SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 - MAP
Phone: (505) 764-6200
Web: www.cabq.gov.com

Get to know each other as you stroll through the historic streets of Albuquerque's Old Town. Venture over to the Albuquerque Museum of Modern Art, shop at the Blue Portal for arts and crafts, and dine at the Church Street Cafe, offering four generations of New Mexico cuisine. Discover Old Town while you discover one another on your romantic date.

Address: 1701 Mountain Road, NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 - MAP
Phone: (505) 224-8300
Web: www.albuquerqueoldtown.com