--Explore Old Town. Checkout Outpost 1706 for a mocktail, cocktail or beer. Stop at High Noon for their green chile stew that has been passed down for generations (we prefer the posole). See if you can find Heidei’s Raspberry Red Chile Jam in one of the shops.

--Go on a walk in the Bosque. Our favorite place to run is on our shared google maps, I-40 and Gabaldon Pl NW. Try and get at least 1.2 miles in (headed north) for our favorite cottonwood grove (this place is stunning in the fall but hey you're here in August -- enjoy!). Afterwards you can stop at the Sawmill market for lunch (beautiful food hall with plenty of space to let the kids roam around outside).

--Get a beer at Bow & Arrow or La Cumbre (our favorites, but there are so many more).

--Visit the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.

--Stroll along Central in Nob Hill (get a coffee at Little Bear, eat an arepa and yucca fries at Guava tree, eat an entire loaf of bread at Ihatov, glimpse Tractor Brewery where Kyle & Eva met though rarely have returned, buy a book at Organic Books).

--Take the Tram up to the peak of the Sandias and hike around, maybe plan a fancy fancy dinner at the top?

--Watch the sunset in the Sandia foothills (we recommend Elena Gallegos Open Space but the Eye of the Sandias and Embudo trail heads are nice as well).

--Track down Franky's Burgers Food Truck (it's actually all about the tacos – this is a must if you ask Flaco – we recommend the al pastor and nopales tacos) or Tikka Spice Food Truck (Samosa Chaat is a must).

--Go to a speakeasy at Founders (check facebook for the password) or Fat Frank's (if you like a hot dog with your cocktail – need to bring a gift (usually a canned food item that gets donated but get a reservation and they will tell you what to bring)).

--Eat an arepa with yucca fries at Guava Tree (so darn good -- yes we mentioned it twice).

--Dive into Sister Bar or play pool at Anodyne.

-- Check out Los Poblanos for a fancy brunch and a walk around the lavender farm.