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Old Town Albuquerque is the vibrant cultural center of Albuquerque and the southwest. With over 40 annual signature events along with daily pop-up musicians, impromptu car shows, morning yoga, and so much more, there is truly something for everybody, year round. See our upcoming events below.
Highlights: History, museums, shopping, culture. Old Town was Albuquerque's first neighborhood. More than 300 years after its founding, it remains a center for culture, architecture, shopping, art and cuisine. Old Town was established in 1706, when a group of Spanish families settled here.
Old Town is the historic original town site of Albuquerque, New Mexico, for the provincial kingdom of Santa Fe de Nuevo México, established in 1706 by New Mexico governor Francisco Cuervo y Valdés. It is listed on the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties as the Old Albuquerque Historic District, [1] and is protected by a special ...
Founded in 1706 by Spanish Settlers, Old Town Albuquerque is a historical site in the city of Albuquerque. Built in a traditional Spanish colonial way, its quaint Plaza is anchored by the San Felipe de Neri Church. Today, the historic homes and buildings have been renovated into shops, art galleries, and cafes.
Visit enchanted Old Town Plaza and discover over 100 unique shops, galleries, boutiques and fine restaurants offering spicy local and regional cuisine, all smothered in the old-world charm of historic Albuquerque. Explore museums and enjoy seasonal entertainment from folk art to Flamenco dance to Mariachi music and more.
Albuquerque Museum of Art and History. Southwestern art & Albuquerque history, traveling exhibitions, sculpture garden, gallery store, and cafe. Open Tues-Sun; free 1st Wed of month & Sun 9am-1pm. 2000 Mountain Road NW. (505) 243-7255 or 311.
Old Town Albuquerque - From the Beginning Old Town has been the focal point of Albuquerque’s community life since it was founded in 1706 by Governor Francisco Cuervo y Valdés. Centered around the plaza, Old Town encompasses about 10 blocks of historic adobe buildings.
