Downtown Albuquerque is the economic, social and cultural center of New Mexico. It is here that first-class restaurants, hotels, exciting and unique entertainment venues, boutiques and some of the trendiest and most historic places to live all merge to comprise a unique urban experience – one that pays tribute to the past while looking to the future. Downtown Albuquerque is unlike any other Downtown in the country!
Downtown is the place to catch live music – both local favorites and traveling bands. Albuquerque’s Central Arts District, home to contemporary artists, studios, galleries, arts organizations and arts-oriented restaurants, is anchored by the newly refurbished KiMo Theatre at 423 Central Avenue and the Route 66 Crossroads at 4th and Central.
Enjoy the hottest new release at Century 14 Theater or do some shopping at one-of-kind shops with contemporary furniture, Indian art, men’s hats as well as boutique shops for shoes, clothes, jewelry and more!
Albuquerque’s Downtown revitalization movement has been deemed as one of the fastest Downtown turnarounds in the country. Come see where people of all ages go to Get Down! Bookmark www.DowntownAbq.com as your source for everything you need to know about Downtown Albuquerque!
Albuquerque has climbed to the top of several lists - from best place for business and careers to must-see destinations for arts and vacation spots.
This list shows the highlights of rankings from the past couple of years! Be sure to visit Albuquerque to see what the hype is all about!
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