Introducing Albuquerque
Albuquerque may not knock your socks off with sparkle, but it has an earnest, upbeat charm. Depending on your perspective, New Mexico’s most populous city is simply another dot on the map of Route 66 as it snakes its way from Los Angeles to Chicago, or it’s a distinctive and vibrant mix of university students, Native Americans, Hispanics, gays and lesbians.
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Centuries-old adobes line its lively Old Town district, and downtown Central Ave has a densely packed nightlife district that’s easy to navigate on foot. You’ll find square dances and yoga classes flyered with equal enthusiasm, and ranch hands and real-estate brokers chowing down at hole-in-the-wall taquerias and retro cafés.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
Tips & articles
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Route 66: Motoring the mother road
30 June 2011
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Atlanta to LA road trip: following the Due Date route
15 October 2010
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Rick Bayless’ Mexico and US food travel tips
4 October 2010
Long before Rick Bayless was one of the most recognizable chefs in the US, he was an avid traveler.In the...
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RE: Hiring a car with driver
by Nopanun 27 May 2012
Thanks everybody. Let's make it more specific, for the first part we'd travel to a few peublo around Albuquerque and end up at Sedona…
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4 days to tool around in northern NM in June
by huarmi 25 May 2012
Following a conference in Albuquerque for work, my family will have 4 days free in the area. We've spent some time in the region and have…
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Anyone wanna tag along on a road trip across the US with me?
by Katana_Ramirez 25 May 2012
Hi everyone, I'm doing a road trip from LA to NY and back with plenty of stops along the way. I land in LA on the 7th June and fly home…
