OLD TOWN ALBUQUERQUE

Historic Old Town has been the heart of Albuquerque since the city was founded here in 1706. Today, Old Town is the city's cultural center, with numerous museums and more than 100 shops, galleries and restaurants.

At A Glance: Old Town

Distance from Airport: 8.7 miles/14 kilometers

Activities: Museums, shopping, parks, fishing, family fun, art galleries, aquarium, gardens

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. The plaza is anchored by the San Felipe de Neri Church, which was built in 1793 after the original structure collapsed. Most of the architecture in Old Town is adobe, but the arrival of the railroad brought new architectural styles. You’ll find numerous Victorian buildings as you walk around Old Town.

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