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  ALBUQUERQUE OLD TOWN DIRECTORY
Old Town Albuquerque is a must visit to a place where centuries of history and modern life merge to blend 18th century architecture with narrow brick paths, world famous artwork, the finest in jewelry, delicious food and rare specialty shops offering you the creative talents of our Spanish, Native American and Anglo heritages.
A shopper's and photographer's dream, Old Town Albuquerque is full of enticing nooks and crannies where you will find quaint merchant shops in the true southwestern style all located within a ten minute walk from each other.
(Old Town Map) For the romantic in you, horse drawn carriages can transport you back in time allowing you to imagine how life was in Old Town, 300 years ago.
www.oldtownalbuquerque.com /welcomeletter.htm   (435 words)

  
  Albuquerque, New Mexico - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Old Town remained a separate community until the 1940s when it was absorbed by the City of Albuquerque, which had been incorporated in 1891.
New Albuquerque quickly became a tidy southwestern town which by 1900 boasted a population of 8,000 inhabitants and all the modern amenities including an electric street railway connecting Old Town, New Town, and the recently established UNM campus on the East Mesa.
Albuquerque is geographically divided into four quadrants which are officially part of the mailing address.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Albuquerque,_New_Mexico   (3719 words)

  
 *Old Town: Albuquerque, NM*
Old Town is Albuquerque's first neighborhood; it was settled in 1706 near the banks of the Rio Grande River.
Old Town was organized in the traditional Spanish pattern of a central plaza, which is then surrounded by homes, church and governmental buildings.
Old Town is best experienced by walking, so park your car and follow the brick path that winds throughout the area.
www.patmontrose.com /oldtown.html   (671 words)

  
 Old Town | Museum/Attraction Review | Albuquerque | Frommers.com
The buildings of Old Town once served as mercantile shops, grocery stores, and government offices, but the importance of Old Town as Albuquerque's commercial center declined after 1880, when the railroad came through 1 1/4 miles east of the plaza and businesses relocated to be closer to the trains.
Old Town clung to its historical and sentimental roots, but the quarter fell into disrepair until the 1930s and 1940s, when artisans and other shop owners rediscovered it and the tourism industry burgeoned.
When Albuquerque was established in 1706, the first building erected by the settlers was the Church of San Felipe de Neri, which faces the plaza on its north side.
www.frommers.com /destinations/albuquerque/A9099.html   (465 words)

  
 Old Town Albuquerque Hotels - Find hotels in Old Town Albuquerque!
Although the old city languished, it did not lose its character, and the new city soon engulfed and later annexed Old Town.
Today Old Town is a quaint area of flat-roofed, adobe-style buildings with rounded edges and projected wooden roof beams called vigas.
Within walking distance of Old Town are several museums, including the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science.
www.albuquerqueoldtownhotels.com   (392 words)

  
 Albuquerque Old Town   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Albuquerque was a colonial farming village and a military outpost along the Camino Real between Chihuahua and Santa Fe.
Albuquerque's Old Town Plaza, is a serene focal point of community life since 1706.
The afternoon we arrived in Old Town, crowds of people were gathered in the Old Town Plaza.
www.towson.edu /~brenda/newmexico/albuq.htm   (292 words)

  
 PETroglyphs CAT CHAT -- OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL KITTENS
Albuquerque's Old Town is a mecca for tourists and residents alike.
Betty Skelly, a retired Old Town merchant, realized the cats were there, too, and fed them twice a day.
Our Lady of Perpetual Kittens still lives in Old Town, but now she presides over a peaceful, stable feral colony with no more worries about food or the well being of her kittens.
www.petroglyphsnm.org /catchats/catchat.html   (678 words)

  
 Old Town B&B bed and breakfast - Albuquerque, New Mexico
Old Town B&B, a beautiful Pueblo style adobe home on a quiet tree lined street is just a few blocks from historic Old Town Plaza.
Old Town B&B provides the comforts of home with a wealth of interesting activities just minutes away from its doorstep.
Turn right on 19th to Old Town Road, left on Old Town and right on 17th, 707 is midway on the right.
www.bedandbreakfast.com /new-mexico/old-town-bb.html   (381 words)

  
 Albuquerque New Mexico : Hotels : Restaurants : Real Estate
The open deserts around Albuquerque were tempting testing grounds for atomic power during WWII, bringing Albuquerque to the forefront of modern, military might with Kirtland Air Force Base and Sandia National Labs.
Albuquerque is rated one of the top cities for jobs.
Albuquerque's weather is a study in polar extremes— extremes of day and night and extremes of summer and winter.
www.albuquerque.com   (537 words)

  
 The Only OFFICIAL Website of Old Town Albuquerque
Old Town is the heart of Albuquerque's heritage.
Some of the old homes are still standing and many have been renovated into businesses.
Albuquerque has long been considered the trade center for Southwest crafts.
www.albuquerqueoldtown.com   (114 words)

  
 Old Town Holiday Stroll- Official City Calendar - City of Albuquerque   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Holiday Stroll is sponsored by the Old Town Merchants Association, The City of Albuquerque, 99.5 Magic FM and News Radio 770 KKOB.
From 12 Noon to 9 PM on December 2nd, Old Town Albuquerque will be filled with holiday entertainers, displays, and activities for the entire family.
Old Town will be closed to vehicle traffic starting at 3 PM on December 2nd to allow for safe strolling for families with small children.
mesa.cabq.gov /cityapps/noticias.nsf/40668a07fee54dbd87256ece005d7c6d/18955c8d4d311936872570c10062dcab?OpenDocument   (302 words)

  
 Old Town
Albuquerque's Old Town is the heart of Albuquerque's rich heritage.
Many of the old homes are still in use, some as residences and many converted to galleries, restaurants and other buildings.
Old Town is located just off I-40 (Rio Grande exit) at the corner of Central Avenue and Rio Grande Boulevard.
www.artscrawlabq.org /old_town.html   (282 words)

  
 Travel America: If you only have a day in … Albuquerque: Old Town, the city's first neighborhood, captures the ...
When the railroad came to Albuquerque in 1880, the commercial hub shifted two miles east to the present downtown, leaving Old Town practically abandoned for half a century.
The Kodak Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in October is the largest balloon event anywhere and the world's most photographed spectacle.
Old Town attractions include the American International Rattlesnake Museum, boasting the world's largest collection of live rattlesnakes, and the Turquoise Museum.
findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0FCQ/is_3_20/ai_n7069871   (852 words)

  
 SMARTer Kids Foundation, ImagiNations - Photo Gallery
It first became a town in 1706, and was ruled by Spain at that time.
This is me at the Rattlesnake Museum, which is in also in old town.
Albuquerque is in a desert and rattlesnakes live in this area.
www.smarterkids.org /imaginations/Gallery/Sizzle/NewMexico.asp   (358 words)

  
 Old Town - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
There are many places throughout the world named Old Town, including:
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, San Diego, California
This is a disambiguation page — a list of articles associated with the same title.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Old_Town   (85 words)

  
 Albuquerque's Down Town
The town formed near the tracks in the 1880s, and was called New Town at the time.
When I was a kid in the late 1950s and early 1960s, Down Town was business/shopping center of the town, and the place where all the actions was.
I use to come to Albuquerque from my home in Santa Fe to see movies at these theaters when I was a kid.
www.cybergata.com /downtown.htm   (289 words)

  
 New Mexico Ghost Tours   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Home of the "Ghosts of Old Town" walking tour as seen on the Travel Channel's "Weird Travels, New Mexico's Visitors".
New Mexico Ghost Tours is the original paranormal outfitter in the Land of Enchantment.Knowledgeable guides, historical accuracy and stellar reputation combine to create an entertaining, informative and unparalleled tour experience which enables participants to encounter for themselves the macabre underside of New Mexico.
Albuquerque, the city of legends and one of North America's oldest cities, is steeped in history and the paranormal.
www.sgha.net /nmgt/index1.html   (248 words)

  
 Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Welcome to Old Town Albuquerque, the city of legends and one of North America's oldest cities.
Located near the Rio Grande River, Old Town is steeped in history, and the paranormal.
Walking through the town one is surrounded by the memories of public hangings, duels and horrific murders, passing over forgotten cemeteries and unmarked graves, past buildings known to be visited by those who have passed over to the other side.
www.sgha.net /nmgt/oldtowntour.html   (465 words)

  
 Albuquerque, New Mexico hotel near Kirtland Air Force Base - Econo Lodge 87110, NM019
Old Town is centrally located two blocks from historic Old Town Albuquerque.
This Albuquerque hotel is only minutes from popular area attractions, including the Albuquerque Aquarium, the Albuquerque Convention Center, the Rio Grande Zoo and Kirtland Air Force Base.
Albuquerque's annual Balloon Fiesta was set up in 1972 when the World ballooning Championships were granted to the city.
www.choicehotels.com /ires/en-US/html/HotelInfo?hotel=NM019   (351 words)

  
 Old Town Merchants Association   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Old Town is a significant fine arts center where collectors will find a wealth of paintings, sculptures, bronzes, art prints, pottery and hand-crafted works, including items from many nationally recognized artisans.
Old Town is also a center for Spanish Colonial, Native American and Old West Antiques.
OLD TOWN T-SHIRT CO We have the largest selection of T-shirts,sweatshirts, jackets and long-sleeved apparel.
www.albuquerqueoldtown.com /merchant.htm   (1479 words)

  
 Old Town Plaza | Albuquerque Sights & Activities | Fodor's Online Travel Guide
No slouch when it came to political maneuvering, he named the town after the duke of Alburquerque, viceroy of New Spain.
He hoped flattery would induce the duke to waive the requirement that a town have 30 families before a charter was issued -- there were only 15 families living here in 1706.
(Albuquerque is nicknamed "The Duke City," so he's hardly been forgotten.) Today the plaza is an oasis of tranquillity filled with shade trees, wrought-iron benches, a graceful white gazebo, and strips of grass.
www.fodors.com /miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=albuquerque@8&cur_section=sig&property_id=115473   (213 words)

  
 Sheraton Old Town - Albuquerque, NM: compare deals, read unbiased reviews - Open List
The hotel is one block from two internationally renowned museums and historic Old Town.
This full service hotel is Albuquerques only conference hotel nestled in the heart of the historic Old Town Plaza and museum district.
"This Sheratons name is Sheraton Old Town It is in the oldest and historical part of the City of Albuquerque.
www.openlist.com /hotels-view-sheraton_old_town.htm   (945 words)

  
 Econolodge Old Town Hotel Albuquerque, New Mexico United States   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Located two blocks west of Albuquerque's historic Oldtown district, this new property is AAA approved and rated three diamonds for its 44 cozy rooms and fabulous amenities.
Downtown Albuquerque (including the Albuquerque Convention Center) is a short two mile drive east from the motel.
If you are flying into town, the Albuquerque International Airport is just eight miles from the property.
www.onlinehotels.com /hotel/Adults_1/Rooms_1/RoomID_794/J3DII727II.aspx   (332 words)

  
 Old Town Plaza, Albuquerque, New Mexico presented by Douglas Aurand & Associates
In 1706, the villa of “Albuquerque” was founded by Don Francisco Cuervo Y Valdes, governor of the Spanish province of New Mexico.
The arrival of the railroad was a major turning point for Albuquerque and Old Town.
Old Town continues to be an active Commercial, Residential and Community center.
www.virtualalbuquerque.com /VirtualABQ/OldTownPlaza   (283 words)

  
 Albuquerque Old Town Hotels
This hotel is at the foot of Mont Sainte-Anne, approximately 25 miles from Old Quebec and Quebec City Airport.
Standing high on a bluff overlooking the mighty St. Lawrence River, the historic Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac is located in the heart of Old Quebec City, 35 minutes from skiing at Mont Ste.
In the center of old Quebec with views of Chateau Frontenac, Hotel Champlain is approximately half a mile from St. Paul Street and the old port and 10 miles Quebec Airport.
reservations.albuquerqueoldtownhotels.com /hotel-deals/10016244-hotrate.html   (737 words)

  
 Albuquerque Bed Breakfast Inn New Mexico Lodging Accommodation Hotel NM Santa Fe Taos Skiing Land of Enchantment Indian ...
A warm welcome awaits you at Old Town Bed and Breakfast, a peaceful lodging oasis nestled in a quaint, residential neighborhood of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
A generous breakfast of fresh fruit and juices, homemade breads, and other entrees with freshly ground and brewed coffee or tea is served on the patio or in the dining room.
Old Town Bed and Breakfast provides the comforts of home with a wealth of interesting activities just minutes away from its doorstep.
www.virtualcities.com /ons/nm/a/nmaa601.htm   (547 words)

  
 Böttger Mansion of Old Town, Albuquerque, New Mexico
The Pueblo and Spanish architecture here matches that of Santa Fe, and in fact, the Plaza of Albuquerque's Old Town retains a unique charm which many say is lost in the heavy tourist traffic of Sante Fe's central Plaza.
Within walking distance from the Mansion, are the Albuquerque museum and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science.
It was a thriving mining community in old west days, then a ghost town from the 1940's through the 1960's.
www.bottger.com /areaActivities.htm   (498 words)

  
 Sheraton Old Town | Albuquerque Hotels | Fodor's Online Travel Guide
The hotel is also within walking distance of Old Town, which is great for going shopping and eating out.
Overall, I enjoy staying in this hotel, and I find the Old Town location convenient (there are several museums within walking distance and the plaza in Old Town is charming).
Old Town dosn't have any shops or any thing of interest.
www.fodors.com /miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=albuquerque@8&cur_section=lod&property_id=115517   (629 words)

  
 Photos of Albuquerque Old Town - Albuquerque Pictures   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Albuquerque Old Town is a center of 18th century architecture offering world-famous artwork alongside local arts and crafts, delicious regional cuisine and even a horse-drawn carriage ride.
These photos were taken in February 2001 by Boise Matthews.
This information was compiled as accurately as possible and is updated as new information comes to the publisher's attention.
goamericanwest.com /newmexico/albuquerque/abqpix1.shtml   (286 words)

  
 Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town - ALBUQUERQUE, NM Information Page
Nestled in the historic Old Town Plaza and museum district of Albuquerque, the Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town is adjacent to historic Old Town and located seven miles from the Albuquerque International Airport.
A friendly and professional staff help make guests of the Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town Hotel feel at home among the treasures of this quaint Old World setting complete with charming pathways and hidden patios.
Travelers can enjoy the Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town's central locale to the enchantments of New Mexico such as Sky City Pueblo, Sandia Peak, gambling in Ruidoso, shopping in Santa Fe or skiing in Red River.
www.eztrip.com /Sheraton-Old-Town/105786.html   (605 words)

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