"A day in Albuquerque" Albuquerque by atufft

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It was much colder in January than we though

We drove from Super 8 Motel down to the Old Town and ate a Mexican meal, and then wandered about the plaza window shopping.

The mission building architecture is compelling

I learned that the church on the square is not the original building, but it has some age and interesting architecture. The wooden structure capping the towers are unusual for mission architecture.

The adobe store fronts are partly authentic

Unlike the old town of some other city's such as San Diego, the original square is intact and some of the buildings resemble an earlier period. Some adobe work still lingers from the days when this was a route 66 town.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Interesting old town
  • Cons:cold in winter, not a winter retreat as was thought for someone from California
  • In a nutshell:Albuquerque is a busy city that is worth a stop on the way through
  • Intro Updated Jan 11, 2006
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  • SteveOSF's Profile Photo
    Feb 6, 2010 at 12:07 PM

    Nice tips and pictures.

  • jumpingnorman's Profile Photo
    Mar 25, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    We'll pass by Albuquerque when we drive to Santa Fe this April ... Road Trip! Hope you're doing okay, Alan...Norman :)

  • TheWanderingCamel's Profile Photo
    Jul 11, 2007 at 10:15 AM

    Chili outdoor lights from Albuquerque - a little bit of NM to take downunder - were fun. Navajo weaving and Zumi basketware satified my love of traditional crafts. leyle

  • kymbanm's Profile Photo
    Jan 11, 2006 at 4:44 PM

    Great start to your ABQ tips! I'll be back to see if you have more to say about my current hometown :)

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