Albuquerque may be more than 300 years old, but it's not acting its age. With new and expanded museums, a vibrant nightlife, outdoor adventure and birthday bashes, the Duke City in many ways feels as if it's just getting started. Of course, the qualities that brought the Spanish three centuries ago (and Native Americans centuries earlier) are still here: the majestic Sandía Mountains glowing pink at sunset, our deep blue skies and the green and gold cottonwood-lined Río Grande that provides a habitat for wildlife still enchant those who visit the Duke City.
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Concierge Picks from the Hotel Andaluz
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Zain Iqbal
Walk inside the Hotel Andaluz and you’ll discover one of Albuquerque’s premier boutique hotels. A recent $30 million renovation incorporated several green initiatives, and the staff members take care to follow through on promoting the hotel’s commitment to the local movement. So, when the concierge at the Andaluz mentioned tequila and micro-brews as being some of her top choices for drinking in Albuquerque, we knew we were going to get... Read More
Top Things to Do
Top picks for the best activities in Albuquerque
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Old Town
- Take a walk through history around Albuquerque's original central plaza, the serene village that has been the focal point of community life since...
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- Nile Expert Tip: Be here Christmas Eve for the lighting of thousands of luminarias (candles in paper sacks).
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Albuquerque Museum of Art and History (The)
- The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History is a unique museum where you will get to learn about this blessed city's historical and artistic values....
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- Downtown
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New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science
A trip through this museum will take you through 12 billion years of natural history, from the formation of the universe to the present day. Begin...
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- Old Town
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