Get to Know the Neighborhoods of Albuquerque
By Aileen O'Catherine, About.com Guide to Albuquerque
Albuquerque neighborhoods offer a faceted view of the city. Each has a distinctive flavor, and many offer special places to eat, to shop and to spend leisure time. Find out what makes each area of the Duke City unique.
Nob Hill
Nob Hill has an urban feel and a penchant for the offbeat, which makes it quintessential Albuquerque. Its many shops, restaurants, bars, and galleries draw visitors from all parts of the city.
Downtown: The District
Picture yourself in downtown Albuquerque, also known as the District. It's where the past meets the present along old Route 66, keeping one foot in the road culture of the route's heyday and another in the youthful, trendy present. Downtown Albuquerque offers visitors a fun and funky range of styles.
- Downtown Overview
- Pictures of Downtown
- Monroe's Restaurant
- Lindy's Restaurant
- Huning Highland Neighborhood Profile
Old Town
The adobe buildings that were once homes have become the shops and galleries of Old Town. Come visit a part of the Old West.
University Area
The area surrounding the University of New Mexico is packed with student housing and the kinds of youthful shops and businesses that college students need. But more than that, university neighborhood offers a sense of history and streets that are friendly and walkable.
- Tour the University Neighborhood
- Frontier Restaurant
- Saggios Restaurant
- Summit Park Neighborhood Profile
Sawmill
The Sawmill neighborhood lies north of Old Town and serves as an extension to the tourist destination, with plenty of museums and restaurants. Find out more about this area, which was once home to workers at an area sawmill.
