It is touristy....but, it's supposed to be! Lots of shops....some a bit junkier than others. Seek out the quality galleries and specialty shops in the nooks and crannies. Make sure to stop by Christian Wolfe jewelry...wonderful. Save room in your suitcase! You will be sure to bring something home. A few nice restaurants and bars with patio seating when you...
More
Old Town Albuquerque, Albuquerque
- Home
-
Albuquerque
-
Hotels
- Flights
- Vacation Rentals
- Restaurants
- Things to Do
- Best of 2013
- Your Friends
-
More
- Write a Review
-
Sign in with Facebook
- Sign in
- Register Now!
- FREE Mobile App
-
Home
- >
- >
- >
- >
- > Old Town Albuquerque
Old Town Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM 87104
505 319 4087
Website
Update attraction details
170 visitor photos
Ranked #18 of 105 attractions in Albuquerque
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Historic Sites
Activities: Shopping, City walk sightseeing
Owner description:
Experience the grace & charm of Old Town Albuquerque! The focal point of community life, founded in 1706, by Governor Francisco Cuervo y Valdez. Old...
more »
Owner description:
Experience the grace & charm of Old Town Albuquerque! The focal point of community life, founded in 1706, by Governor Francisco Cuervo y Valdez. Old Town follows the traditional Spanish pattern of a central plaza and church surrounded by homes and businesses. Many of the historic homes are still standing and some have been renovated into today’s shops, galleries and restaurants.Stroll the Plaza, dine at our many restaurants, stay at our hotels and B&B’s, visit our museums, take a guided tour or shop at over 150 stores and galleries for unique gifts from the Southwest and around the world.Romantic hidden patios, winding brick paths, gardens and balconies await your discovery. Wrought iron benches and adobe bancos beckon you to stop, relax in the shade,watch the world go by and bask in New Mexico’s wonderful sunshine.Shopping in Old Town is a truly delightful experience. Unique items from around the world, as well as those that are distinctly Southwestern, can be found in more than 150 shops, boutiques, galleries and artist studios.When in New Mexico, eat like New Mexicans! Enjoy the spice & flair of our traditional cuisine. Savor delightful dishes prepared with CHILE. It comes in red or green and is made from recipes that have evolved from the local Native American & Spanish cultures. Enjoy one of the dozen restaurants, cafes & coffee shops featuring everything from the All-American hamburger to fine Continental cuisine.For over three centuries Old Town has been the crossroads of the Southwest. It is a Historical Zone of the City of Albuquerque and home for many families whose ancestors founded the town. Old Town is located just off I-40 (take the Rio Grande Blvd. Exit South) to the entrance at Mountain Road.Old Town. In 1937, Route 66 was changed from its original route to a straightened east-west road along Central Avenue. Route 66 meets the Camino Real (now Rio Grande Blvd.) at Old TownOn the plaza you will find replicas of two cannons which were buried in Old Town by retreating Confederate troops during a Civil War skirmish in Albuquerque (April 8-9, 1862). The original cannons are in the Albuquerque Museum. ENTERTAINMENT - Experience a series of weekly entertainment & cultural presentations that will delight the whole family. The series content and line-ups change from week to week throughout the summer & early fall. Don’t miss the Salsa Fiesta in August or the Holiday Stroll & Luminaria Tours in December.LUMINARIAS (Farolitos) - Thousands of visitors and residents come to Old Town on Christmas Eve and during the Holiday Stroll (first Friday in December) to see the spectacular display of luminarias. Candles are set in a bed of sand inside the bottom of a paper bag. When lit, theycreate a golden glow. Thousands of luminarias line the Church, Plaza, streets and walkways of Old Town!
« less
Hubbard, Ohio
Senior Reviewer
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
See 2 more reviews by PollyJ8245 for Albuquerque
Medford, Massachusetts
Reviewer
Had a nice day wandering around quaint old town. Mellow and pretty. Great little stores and restaurants. Didn't feel overly touristy.
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
Scottsdale, Arizona
Top Contributor
We enjoyed our trek through Old Town Albuquerque... Lots of shops, art, food and ambiance. I typically expect a zillion candle and soap shops; HOWEVER, very few in Old Town - THANK YOU! Great art stores and the prices weren't too bad for a tourist area. I go back!
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
Top Contributor
Enjoy a slow paced walk around the Old Town Plaza. Then a tour and photos of the San Felipe de Neri Parish church. Plenty of shopping and restaurants within a short few feet of the plaza.
Was this review helpful?
1
Problem with this review?
Winchester, Virginia
Senior Reviewer
Old Town Albuquerque is definitely a nice place to walk around, although you have to keep in mind that this is a tourist area, and you won't get the items at a reasonable price like the rest of New Mexico, especially at the Indian pueblos. We used to live in NM, and walking around Old Town during Christmas time (at...
More
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
See 5 more reviews by Lisa Z for Albuquerque
Senior Reviewer
I've been to the Old Town area several times over the years, it is always a great place to take guest visiting Albuquerque. I went recently and discovered the side street shops and niches, they added a whole new layer to the experience with beautiful planted areas and unique shopping!
Was this review helpful?
1
Problem with this review?
El Paso, Texas
Contributor
This is clearly a tourist area, but it is worth a visit. Most of the shops sell similar items, and most of these can be found elswhere for less. Still, this area has a bit of charm and is pedestrian friendly. If you are looking to kill a few hours, this is a good option.
Was this review helpful?
1
Problem with this review?
See 3 more reviews by 5_Reasons for Albuquerque
Portland, Oregon
Contributor
Lots of low stucco walls and courtyards with fountains. Very quiet but with seasonal events at the village square in front of the Neri church. Plenty of shopping, but could do with some more restaurants catering to lunch service.
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
See 6 more reviews by Nicki W for Albuquerque
Denver, Colorado
Contributor
My husband and I love the plaza in Santa Fe and were looking forward to visiting Old Town in Albuquerque. We drove and as we got nearer, we started noticing all the chain-link fenced yards with bars on the doors and windows. Not to be detered, we parked our car, double-checked that it was locked and carried all our valuable...
More
Was this review helpful?
2
Problem with this review?
See 2 more reviews by Dianala for Albuquerque
Utah
Top Contributor
I've been traveling to Albuquerque for a long time and I've been to Old Town at least 15 times. It is always the same, clean and nice. My wife commented that there use to be more people selling jewelry on the street and she like that. Probably government regulating
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
See 6 more reviews by UtahMan87 for Albuquerque
Travelers who viewed Old Town Albuquerque also viewed
-
Been to Old Town Albuquerque? Share your experiences!
-
Owners: What's your side of the story?
If you own or manage Old Town Albuquerque, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.
Manage your listingHotels travelers are raving about...
-
Albuquerque, NM
-
Albuquerque, NM
-
Albuquerque, NM
-
Sponsor:
Browse nearby
Albuquerque trip ideas from experts and travelers
Popular Albuquerque attractions
- Explora Science Center and Children's Museum of Albuquerque
- Sandia Peak Tramway
- Murder Mystery Dinner Event - The Spy House
- KiMo Theatre
- Albuquerque Isotopes Baseball
- Rio Grande Botanic Garden
- New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
- The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
- Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
- Albuquerque Biological Park
- Cibola National Forest
- Rio Grande Zoo
- Elena Gallegos Park
- San Felipe de Neri Church
- Albuquerque Little Theatre
- Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum
- Albuquerque Aquarium
- National Hispanic Cultural Center
- Unser Racing Museum
Hotels around Albuquerque
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5.0 out of 5, 268 reviewsLast reviewed May 2, 2013
-
-
Explore the world
Sightseeing
Travel Destinations
Hotels
- Select a TripAdvisor site:
-
-
About Us |
Write a review |
Careers | Site Map | Top Cities
| Owners | Help Center
| Business Listings | DMO/CVB
| Investor Relations
© 2013 TripAdvisor LLC All rights reserved. TripAdvisor Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Some photos provided by VFM Leonardo.
* TripAdvisor LLC is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site... (more)
We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
TripAdvisor LLC is not responsible for content on external web sites. Taxes, fees not included for deals content.