Albuquerque Sightseeing

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Sightseeing Overview

Albuquerque has a handful of neighbourhoods suitable for strolling as well as numerous opportunities for hiking, although the best way to explore is by car. The best place to begin getting to know the city is Old Town Plaza (near the intersection of Central Avenue and Rio Grande Boulevard) and the surrounding blocks, which afford a glimpse of Albuquerque's roots. You'll find many galleries, shops and eateries, most specialising in Hispanic or Native American styles, in Old Town.

The Indian Pueblo Culture Center (tel: (505) 843 7270 or 1 866 855 7902; www.indianpueblo.org), near Old Town, houses a museum, shops, galleries and a restaurant that features New Mexican and Pueblo Indian dishes.

If the Rio Grande River is Albuquerque's lifeblood, then Central Avenue (old Route 66), with its many quirky attractions, is its heart. The largest university in the state, the University of New Mexico, is located along Central Avenue, east of downtown. A stroll around campus reveals excellent examples of pueblo revival style architecture. A lovely landscaped duck pond area near the campus centre is a great spot for a picnic. Look for the University of New Mexico Welcome Center (tel: (505) 277 1989; www.unm.edu).

Just minutes away by foot to the east of the university, the Nob Hill area (Girard to east of Carlisle) contains some of the city's trendiest shops and restaurants.

Tourist Information

Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau
Old Town Information Center, Plaza Don Luis, Romero Street NW
Tel: 1 800 284 2282.
Website: www.itsatrip.org 

A second visitor information centre is located at the airport, in the lower level of the Albuquerque International Sunport in the baggage claim area.
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