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43 New Mexico 1 0 8 Ghost Tours Restaurants & Food 3 St. Clair Bistro* 901 Rio Grande Blvd NW 11 1 N M Museum of Natural History & Science * 505-243-9916 • New Mexico’s largest 1801 Mountain Rd, NW • 505-841-2800 51 • Alfredo’s Coffee House* 2104 Charlevoix St NW winery! Opulent tasting room, retail www.NMnaturalhistory.org • Explore the natural history of 505-244-0774 • [email protected] • Coffee, espresso, wine & gourmet food shop. Lunch, New Mexico! See huge dinosaurs, a live volcano and an Ice pastries, sandwiches, burritos, etc. Live entertainment – dinner or brunch in the French Country Age Cave. Open daily 9-5. Have lunch in our café, shop in jazz, blues and more – Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun nights. Bistro. Ample patio dining. Private our store, see a giant screen film at the Lockheed Martin Open Tues, Fri. & Sat. 9-9; Weds. 9-10; Mon. & Thurs. 9-7; dining room. Live jazz. DynaTheater hourly 10-5. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Sun. 9-5; Sunday brunch 11-2. & non-holiday Mondays in Jan. & Sept. 40 Ambrozia Café & Wine Bar* (Rio Grande 9 7 Old Town Vendors* (Outside under the Portal East • Museums & Cultural Activities & Central) 108 Rio Grande Blvd NW 505-242-6560 of the Plaza) • By 1706, Spanish settlers established outdoor Fax: 505-242-6502 • [email protected] Albuquerque Biological Park * (Aquarium, vending. Multi-cultural artists continue this historic tradition. Contemporary Global cuisine • Open for Dinner & Sunday Botanic Garden, Zoo, Tingley Beach Fishing Lakes) They must make the crafts they sell. brunch • 250 wines. Aq/Gdn/Zoo open daily 9-5; 9-6 Sat. & Sun. in summer. 1 0 6 Rattlesnake Museum* 202 San Felipe NW 83 Café Au Lait* 328 San Felipe St NW (Poco a Poco Closed Jan. 1st, Thanksgiving, Dec. 25th. (See Below) 505-242-6569 • www.rattlesnakes.com • Largest exhibit • • Tingley Beach, 1800 Tingley Dr, open sunrise to sunset Patio) 505-248-0707 www.abqlunch.com of varied rattlesnake species, related art & artifacts in the year round. Train & shops closed days listed above. • Locally Delicious cuisine + charming setting = a world! A striking exhibit! unique experience! Great choices: vegetarian, phone 311 (505-768-2000) • www.cabq.gov/biopark. breakfast, award winning Green Chile 3 6 Turquoise Museum* (Next to Walgreens) 3 9 Albuquerque Aquarium* 2601 Central NW Chicken Chowder, salads, pizadillas, 2107 Central NW • 505-247-8650 • Exhibiting 60 mines (Six blocks west of Old Town) Exhibits: saltwater fish, inver- hamburgers, sandwiches & Old Mexican from around the world. Geology, mythology, history, maps, tebrates & habitats of the Gulf of Mexico. Shark tank holds dishes. Or enjoy a hot or cold drink & desserts: Mexican Consumer Room, Lapidary Room, Gift Shop. Open Mon.- 285,000 gals. with 38ft. wide, 9ft. high viewing window. Fried Bread & more. Sat. 10-5. Closed Sunday. Species include reef fish, eels, turtles, sandbar, sand tiger, 5 9 Church Street Cafe* (Behind the Church) blacktip & nurse sharks. Summer concerts:7pm Thurs. June-Aug. 2111 Church St • 505-247-8522 • Fax: 505-247-2390 41 Rio Grande Botanic Garden* 2601 Central NW www.churchstreetcafe.com • Hot chili! This is the place. Antiques Recipes four generations old. The best NM cuisine. Located (Six blocks west of Old Town) • Conservatory exhibits xeric plants from desert & Mediterranean climates; formal 7 4 The Good Stuff* 404 San Felipe NW in the oldest residence in Albuquerque. Oh! Sandwiches & 505-843-6416 • Old NM baskets, jewelry, pottery, rugs, salads too! Patio dining. walled gardens; medicinal plants, Children’s Fantasy Garden; Heritage Farm. PNM Butterfly Pavilion open summers. spurs, saddles, guns, swords, knives, brands, photos, 50 High Noon Restaurant & Saloon* Concerts: Thurs.7pm June-Aug 10; Dec. Holiday Lights. santos, southwestern décor. (Corner of Mountain Rd & San Felipe) • 425 San Felipe NW 42 Rio Grande Zoo * 903 10th St SW (ten blocks 7 3 Old Town Antiques* 404 San Felipe NW 505-765-1455 • Eclectic cuisine, excellent service, east of Old Town on Central to 10th St, then nine blocks 505-842-6657 • www.oldtownantiquesabq.com • Part unparalleled ambience! Enjoy steaks, fresh seafood, wild store, part museum, browsers welcome. Antique, vintage game, New Mexican fare, a fully stocked bar and a well- south on 10th St) Located on 64 acres adjacent to Cottonwood Gallery Forest of the Rio Grande. Species & pawn jewelry, folk art, Southwestern and Native American appointed wine list in this historic building that features art, books, textiles & more. 2 kiva fireplaces, brick floors, 17th century hand-carved include elephants, rhinos, giraffes, gorillas, toucans, Santos and a copper topped bar! A memorable experience. Komodo dragons, piranha, wolves, polar bears, seals, 7 5 Saints & Martyrs* 404-A San Felipe NW tigers, koalas, parrots & a large collection of amphibians 505-224-9323 • www.saints-martyrs.com • Devotional 25 & reptiles. Zoo Music: 7pm Fri. June-July. Julia’s New Mexican & Vegetarian Café* Antiques • Santos, Milagros, folk art, Day of the Dead. 303 Romero NW • 505-246-1854 • 5 generations of NM 7 7 The Albuquerque Museum of Art & History* Singled out by the New York Times as the shop to visit cooking – family owned. Featured on Food Channel, in Old Town. Albuquerque Tribune & 94.1 Radio for Best New Mexican (One block East of Plaza) 2000 Mountain Rd NW Food in State! Indian tacos, veggie burritos, juicy burgers, 505-242-4600 • www.cabq.gov/museum • Open Tues-Sun wraps & homemade soups & salads. New signature pizza. 9-5 • Closed Mon • Art of the Southwest & four centuries of Rio Grande Valley history. Traveling exhibitions, Old Town Art Galleries 6 Julia’s New Mexican & Vegetarian #2 Sports walking tours, sculpture garden & Museum Store. 5 4 Agape Southwest Pueblo Pottery* Bar & Grill* 400 Rio Grande NW • 505-842-5642 • A 110 • 414 Romero NW • 505-243-2366 • Fax 505-243-3002 bit of history and the same great taste for 16 years in Old Explora* 1701 Mountain Rd NW 505-224-8323 • • www.agapesw.com • The most extensive Town (please look above for menu). Present this map and www.explora.mus.nm.us [email protected] Open • collection of Southwest Pueblo pottery in let us pay for your parking. $2 off purchase of 2 entrees Mon.-Sat. 10-6; Sun. noon-6 Science Center for families and Old Town, from all 19 Pueblos. Also Native and 2 beverages. We cater. people of all ages to discover creative opportunities to explore science, technology and art through interactive activities American Indian jewelry, rugs, kachinas and 80 La Crepe Michel* (Patio San Felipe Del Norte) and 250 hands-on exhibits in the new Explora building. baskets. Pottery Olla by Robert Tenorio, 400 San Felipe NW • 505 242-1251 • Traditional Country Gift store with unique items and educational resources. Santo Domingo Pueblo. French – crepes, salads, quiches & various specials for lunch 10 9 8 4 Albuquerque Photographers Gallery* & dinner. Beer & wine. Closed Sun. nights & Mon. National Atomic Museum* 1905 Mountain Rd NW • 505-245-2137 • www.atomicmuseum.com (Poco a Poco Patio) 328-C San Felipe St NW • 505-244-9155 9 8 La Placita Dining Rooms* 206 San Felipe NW Open 9-5 daily, except Jan.1, Easter, Thanksgiving & Dec.25. www.abqphotographersgallerycom • A co-op of award- 505-247-2204 • Fax 505-842-9686 • A quaint, old hacienda America’s museum resource for nuclear science. Exhibits, winning local photographers selling fine art images. in the heart of Old Town. Serving up New Mexican and displays, artifacts & documentaries telling the story of the 31 Amapola Gallery* 205 Romero St NW American fare. atomic age. Learn about diverse applications of nuclear energy & its pioneers. 505- 242-4311 • www.amapolagallery.com • A spectacular 45 Q -Bar* (located in Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town) array of fine art & crafts in a co-op of 40 award-winning 800 Rio Grande Blvd NW • 505-843-6300 43 New Mexico Ghost Tours* 505-249-7827 New Mexico artists. • • www.hotelabq.com Albuquerque’s most chic, sophisticated www.NMghostTours.com [email protected] 7 8 and sexy bar. Signature drinks, nightly jazz and entertainment. Ghost walk of Old Town held nightly at Ancient Traditions Gallery* (Patio San Open Mon. thru Sat. 4:00p.m. 8:30pm. History, ghost stories, paranormal Felipe Del Norte) 400-A San Felipe NW • 505-244-1402 www.ancienttraditionsgallery.com • Fine coiled built Native investigations. Reservations required. Group 17 Rolling in Dough Bakery & Café* discounts available. As seen on the Travel & Mata Ortiz pottery, colorful gourd masks, fetishes, (Plaza Don Luis) 303 Romero NW • 505-248-1786 • Fresh Channel. kachinas, unique feather paintings, etc. baked pastries, bread, croissants & more from scratch! Also sandwiches, salads & soups. Open daily. * Member of Old Town Merchants Association Access for Disabled All zip codes 87104 unless noted.
BottgerMansion of OldTown A Victorian Bed & Breakfast Rio Grande Gallery 328 San Felipe NW 800-388-2787 505-242-8008 riograndegallery.com elegant rooms, shady courtyard oasis 505-243-3639 800-758-3639 www.bottger.com Gala’s Ring, R.C. Gorman 2 3 Andrews Pueblo Pottery & Art Gallery* 90 Schelu Gallery* 306 San Felipe NW • 800-234-7985 10 Peruvian Perfection* 323 Romero St NW, Suite 6 (Plaza Don Luis) 303 Romero NW 505-765-5869 • www.schelu.com • Fine art and crafts by (Plazuela Sombra) • 505-244-0188 • Our unique store 505-243-0414 • www.andrewspp.com over 75 local artists. Stoneware, ceramics, fiber arts, yarn carries the finest in rich Andean hand-knit clothing from [email protected] • Am. Indian pottery, and knitting supplies. World-wide shipping. Peru. We specialize in Alpaca & Peruvian cotton, knit into kachinas, fetishes, baskets, beadwork; beautiful sweaters, capes, skirts, shawls, scarves & hats. We Doug West serigraphs; Sheldon Harvey 5 Shiprock Trading Co.* Est.1894 • 413 Romero NW also carry a beautiful selection of Peruvian turquoise jewelry. paintings & carvings. Tattoo olla by 505-242-4080 • www.shiprocktrading.com • 6 4 Virgil Ortiz,Cochiti Pueblo. [email protected] Vintage & contemporary Santa Fe South* 2020 South Plaza NW Native arts of the Southwest: Navajo textiles, jewelry, 505-842-8034 • Fine distinctive ladies’ Southwestern & 76 Art Tafoya Gallery 400-E San Felipe St NW pottery, baskets, sand-paintings, sculpture, fetishes, Contemporary apparel since 1973. A complete line of 505-242-4427 • www.arttafoyastudio.com kachinas, furniture & folk art. accessories – including hats, crystal jewelry & handbags. [email protected] • Western and wildlife art, handmade Ask about our great sale room. jewelry and jewelry repair. 72 Studio 201* 201 San Felipe NW 505-331-0782 • 505-243-8499 3 2 Wild Rose* 2047 S. Plaza NW • 505-247-9505 81 Bear Paw Indian Arts & Gallery www.AnitaBlythe.com • Original oil 866-386-ROSE • www.ddranchwear.com • Euro-western 328A San Felipe St NW • 505-843-9337 • Native American paintings of New Mexico landscapes, sophistication for all occasions. Complete collection of owned. Quality jewelry, pottery, paintings, kachinas, drums, sunsets, skies & adobe scenes by Double D Ranchwear, Cosabella and Manuel, including flutes, CDs, baskets, sand and metal art. resident artist Anita C. Blythe. stunning collections of contemporary native jewelry. Southwest jewelry designs by Kevin Randall in sterling silver. 4 9 Charlevoix Street Gallery* 2113 Charlevoix St NW 505-242-2787 • 888-242-2787 • [email protected] 20 Weems Gallery* (Plaza Don Luis) 303 Romero NW General Stores & Trading Posts Affordable fine art, photography, exquisite custom jewelry, 505-764-0302 • www.weemsgallery.com • Nationally local and international artists. known – the name Weems is synonymous with high quality 2 9 Aceves Old Town Basket and Rug Shop* art in a great variety of styles & prices. (Plaza Don Luis) 301 Romero St NW • 505-842-8022 2 1 Gowen Arts* www.NewMexicoGifts.com • Albuquerque’s best and largest 303 Romero NW • 505-242-6831 www.galleryg7.com • 7 Wicketts Trading Co. 411-B Romero St NW source for Southwest merchandise: rugs, pottery, tiles, pillows, Metal art, paintings, sculptures, 505-842-5506 • [email protected] • One of Old Indian art. Best T-shirt selection. Specializing in Chimayo Indian jewelry and gifts. Town’s premier shops for high quality jewelry, pottery, weavings. Best prices in Albuquerque. Where locals shop! paintings and gifts. 16 The Great Southwest Pottery Co. * 10 3 Old Town Emporium* 204 San Felipe NW 901 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Suite H-160 9 9 Yucca Art Gallery* (#1 Patio Market) 505-842-8102 • www.old-town-emporium.com • One 505-248-1000 • Fax: 505-244-4188 2061/2 San Felipe NW #1 • 505-247-8931 stop shopping! Adult & Youth Tees, jewelry, kachinas, [email protected] • The Southwest’s www.YuccaArtGallery.com • Co-op gallery clocks, Route 66 items, painted ponies & Christmas finest collection of pueblo pottery from featuring 38 artists. ornaments. We ship. Check our prices! award-winning artists at genuine wholesale prices. 9 6 Old Town Indian Trading Post & Perfumes of the Desert* 208 San Felipe NW 5 3 Nemat Galleries* 419-A San Felipe NW Candy, Coffee & Ice Cream 505-243-0859 • Regional books, Native American jewelry & 505-237-0300 • www.candelariaruggalleries.com • Fine 4 6 The Candy Lady* (Mountain Rd & Rio Grande Blvd) pottery, stained glass, T-shirts, candles & our own perfumes. 19th & 20th century European & American art; new & 800-214-7731 • 505-243-6239 • Fax: 505-224-9837 vintage Oriental & Navajo rugs. 9 2 Southwestern Handcrafts & Gifts* www.thecandylady.com • Over 20 years of secret family 1919 Old Town Rd NW • 505-243-2507 recipes for red & green chile brittles, fudge, chocolate 8 7 Nizhoni Moses Ltd.* 326 San Felipe NW www.swhandcraftsandgifts.com • Always great values in 505-842-1808 • www.nizhoni-moses.com • Southwest strawberries & adult chocolate novelties. kids’ & adult clothing and T’s. Greta’s Creations, Native Native American art in Clay, Weaving & Carving. Sculpture 1 9 Crave Ice Cream & Coffee* 323 Romero St NW American pottery, kachinas, our own soaps, Annie Oakley by Andrew Rodriguez of Laguna Pueblo. 505-242-8445 • Ice cream, yogurt, malts, shakes, floats cowboy cologne, hats, belts, ironwood, Mara pottery and much, much more! Even Delft. 6 7 The Old House 2012 S. Plaza NW • 505-843-9151 & sundaes. Mochas, lattes, chai – hot, iced or blended. Navajo & Pueblo art and SW gifts since 1977. Paintings, Bottled water & sodas. ATM machine. 14 Tanner Chaney Gallery* (Plazuela Sombra) rugs, fetishes, pottery, jewelry, kachinas & folk art. 2 7 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory* 323 Romero St NW • 800-444-2242 • 505-247-2242 www.tannerchaney.com • “Highly recommended” by 100 (Plaza Don Luis) 303 Romero NW • 505-842-8883 • Unique The Patio Gallery, LLC * (#1B Patio Market) Frommer’s for authentic & unique Native American historic 2061/2-B San Felipe NW • 505-243-0176 gourmet chile & spiced brittles, fudges & chocolates! Caramel apples, fudges, brittles, barks, & contemporary jewelry & pottery; also Mata Ortiz pottery, www.studioestevane.com • Exceptional original art by local Zapotec rugs & Oaxacan wood carvings. artists. Featuring fountains, paintings, sculpture and jewelry. chocolate strawberries & a grand selection of chocolates! Over 50 3 3 Penfield Gallery of Indian Art * soda fountain options. Cool down 2043 S. Plaza NW • 505-242-9696 • www.penfieldgallery.com with fruit smoothies, soft-serve ice creams, sodas & Gift & Souvenir Stores Contemporary Pueblo & Navajo Pottery, Zuni Fetishes, slushies. Warm up with specialty coffees & hot chocolate. 2 Storytellers, Navajo Rugs, Sandpaintings & Folk Art. Great for gifts – boxed chocolates & stuffed toys. Chili Pepper Emporium* 901 Rio Grande NW Since 1975 in Old Town and 1898 in NM. 505-881-9225 • As seen on the Food Network! USA’s largest chile gift shop! 6000+ hot sauces, salsas, chile 18 R. C. Gorman/Nizhoni Gallery* Clothing & Accessories jams, NM products. Daily samples! We ship! (Plazuela Sombra) 323 Romero NW #1 • 800-399-2970 1 1 Old Town T-Shirt Co.* (Plazuela Sombra) • • 1 02 Desert Designs Boutique Inc. * 505-843-7666 www.rcgorman-nizhoni.com Authorized • (#7 Patio Market) 2061/2 San Felipe NW • 505-217-0011 323 Romero NW #14 [email protected] rep. of R.C. Gorman, “Father of Native American Arts.” Also 505-243-6393 • We have the largest selection of T-shirts, Pettigrew, Rivera, Vargas, Guilloume & Greenwich artists. www.ddboutique.com • We have a wonderful line of fashions, accessories, custom jewelry & gifts. We invite sweatshirts, jackets & long-sleeved apparel. Great kids’ 82 Rio Grande Gallery* 328 San Felipe NW you to a most unique shopping experience. designs, too! 800-388-2787 • 505-243-8008 • Fax: 505-842-5554 71 6 5 Roadrunner of Old Town* 2014 S. Plaza NW • The Old Town Hat Shop & Accessory www.riograndegallery.com [email protected] 505-242-0337 • In historic Old Town since 1970. World’s Quaint, intimate gallery of fine art artists including Boutique* 205-C San Felipe NW • 505-242-4019 www.oldtownhats.com • [email protected] finest Indian handmade jewelry, kachinas & souvenirs of R.C. Gorman, Frank Howell, Miguel Martinez, Erte, the Southwest. Armon Lara, Pablo Milan, Ray Niger, Marten Griego, A great selection of hats for everyone! Plus belts, purses, Michael Atkinson and others. The most prestigious gallery shawls, scarves & jewelry, many of which are locally made. 61 Wild West T ’s and Gifts* 401-A San Felipe NW in Albuq. Relocated from Santa Fe after 20 years. 505-247-9200 • [email protected] • Huge variety of T-shirts & apparel, southwestern jewelry, affordable gifts & souvenirs for all ages!
Take an unforgettable walk with Old Town’s Infamous 13 Ghosts. Tours meet nightly year-round in the Old Town Plaza. www.old-town-emporium.com For tickets or other information Call: 505.249.7827 Or visit our WebSite: Jewelry Stores 4 7 Adobe Silver @ Naranjo’s Gallery of Art* (Casas Romero) 522 Romero NW • 505-248-1087 [email protected] • Fine custom gold & silver designs by Stella Naranjo, 3rd generation jeweler. Unique collection of art, gifts, jewelry, jewelry repair & appraisals. 1 5 Art on the Warpath* 323 & 303 Romero NW 505-243-6993 • Old Town’s largest, lowest- priced selection of traditional & contemporary Native American jewelry and kachinas. Our selection of designer clothing at 1/2 price is a must see! Map is good for additional 10% off jewelry. 10 1 Christin Wolf Gallery * (Patio Market) Specialty Shops 38 The New Mexico Table 2044 South Plaza NW 2061/2 San Felipe NW • 505-242-4222 505-242-3206 • www.thenewmexicotable.com • 800-THE-WOLF • www.christinwolf.com 52 Angel Town* 419-B San Felipe NW 505-243-8490 [email protected] • “From our kitchen to yours” featuring Contemporary Southwestern jewelry, www.AngelTownNM.com • Angels and Fairies from around New Mexico specialty foods, kitchen and dining room items. handcrafted on site by Native Americans. the world – Traditional, Southwest, New Age and more. Est.1982. An American designer, making 9 4 Old Town Card Shop* (#1 Plaza Hacienda Shops) “jewelry for life.” Come see our workshop. 9 1 Blissful Bath* 304 San Felipe NW • 505-242-4805 505-247-9634 • www.oldtowncardshop.com • Since 1957 www.blissfulbathnm.com • [email protected] our original hand-designed cards of the Southwest. Other 105 Grandfather Eagle* 202-A San Felipe NW Specializing in New Mexican made bath and body products. unique cards & gifts. 505-242-5376 • Fax: 505-242-5378 • Custom designed Unique cards, candles and gifts. jewelry and arts & crafts by Native Americans. We use elk 7 9 Old Town Cat House 400 San Felipe St NW ivory, turquoise, white turquoise & faceted stones. 60 Blue Portal* 2107 Church St NW • 505-243-6005 505-924-1166 • www.oldtowncathouse.com • Laurel Selection of knives also available. We have a silversmith An arts and crafts gallery. Distinctive gifts handmade by Burch cat scarves, bags, mugs, jewelry, T-shirts. Acoma, on premises. Horse hair pottery. senior citizens. A project of Assistance League of Albuq. catnip cigars, baskets, Russian, much more. 8 9 High Desert Gallery 308 San Felipe NW 8 8 Casa de Avila* 324 San Felipe NW • 505-242-3753 9 3 Spectacular Baskets & More* 1919 Old Town • • 505-247-0066 • www.highdesertgallery.net www.avilaretail.com • [email protected] • Our Rd NW #9 505-243-2727 Specialty gift baskets, food [email protected] • Come see our fine jewelry, glass, gift gallery features Southwestern & American crafts from products, teapots, religious New Mexican & Mexican art, steel, gourds, wood and fine opal inlay by Tasos Smaragdas. classic to contemporary. The store with the swing in front. spa/bath products, ceramics, dolls, Native American art. 3 5 Mati By Kabana* 201 Romero St NW 5 7 The Christmas Shop* 2 2 Sun Country Gems* 303 Romero St NW, • • 505-244-1595 • 888-324-6284 • www.kabana.net (Behind the Church) 400 Romero NW • 505-843-6744 Suite N-207 505-842-5561 www.suncountrygems.com [email protected] • KABANA, the internationally renowned www.christmasinoldtown.com • The Southwest’s Best & Beads & jewelry supplies-gemstone, glass, Swarovski, design house, invites you to experience their Largest Christmas Shop! Collectors’ glass. American artisans. pearls, Delica, seed, metal and more. Southwest ornaments. Nativity gallery. retail store MATI. Jewelry designed and 1 2 Tecolote Tiles & Gallery, Ltd.* (Plazuela HANDMADE locally since 1975. Come visit 4 8 The Dawg House* 522-C Romero St NW Sombra) 323 Romero NW #5 • 505-243-3403 the ultimate jewelry experience on the Plaza. 505-244-3294 • www.dawgsstyle.com • A totally cool www.tecolotetiles.com • More than just a tile store! 1 3 Native Gold* (Plazuela Sombra) shop for dogs and their people! Bandannas, outdoor Offering a unique collection of local crafts; tiles hand- 323 Romero NW 800-444-2242 • 505-247-2242 • gear, treats, collars, dishes & hot stuff for you, too! painted & designed by Native Americans on staff; custom www.nativegoldonline.com The only shop with exclusively woodworking. 37 De Colores* 112 Rio Grande Blvd & South Plaza NW Native American gold jewelry set with gem-grade 505-246-9257 • www.decoloresgalleria.com • Spanish 6 6 Treasure House Books & Gifts* turquoise, coral, opals, diamonds & other precious stones. Colonial Art & furniture, santos, Southwestern clothing, 2012 South Plaza NW • 505-242-7204 • Best variety of 68 Plaza Indian Trading Post* NM coffee & food, chili, T-shirts, jewelry, rugs, NM artists. Southwestern, Native American and Old West books. (SE corner of Plaza) 2004 S. Plaza NW • 505-242-4661 Visit our deli & courtyard. Regional music CDs & tapes. www.zamorahistoricalmansion.com • Exclusive and 70 Discover Balloons* 205 San Felipe NW 9 Tru ’s Fun Time Photos * 323 Romero NW, authentic handmade Zuni, Navajo and Hopi jewelry, various 505-842-1111 • 888-842-1118 Suite 12 • 505-244-8348 • Fun photos – dress in costumes Native American pueblos’ pottery, Navajo sand paintings and www.DiscoverBalloons.com • [email protected] – Old West, gangster, and more. Airbrush tattoo. dolls, Cochiti drums, Apache burden baskets, storytellers World’s largest collection of hot air balloon gift and Santa Clauses from Jemez. In business over 50 years. items. Painted ponies & flags too. Take an exciting 8 5 White Feather Trading Company* 69 Plaza Primorosa* (SE corner of Plaza) 2004 S.Plaza NW sunrise balloon flight over the Rio Grande River. 326 San Felipe NW • 505-243-5115 • Unique selection of 505-242-4661 • www.zamorahistoricalmansion.com Champagne brunch included. Czech & Venetian beads, feathers, supplies. Celebrate the Taos moccasins, T-shirts and caps, tin mirrors, beadwork first nation’s beadwork, moccasins, jewelry, specialty items. 2 6 Garson & Sons Religious Shop* (Plaza Don jewelry, Chimayo mats, magnets, purses, incense burners, Luis - Upper Level) • 303 Romero NW • 505-243-4134 mugs, coasters, perfume. Religious emporium with gifts, sacred art, collectibles, Lodging 5 6 Silver Moon* 401-B San Felipe NW • 505-842-5925 & Christmas Shoppe featuring Fontanini. Inlaid earrings, bracelets, necklaces $20 to $600. Pottery 1 Best Western Rio Grande Inn* 5 5 Hispaniae* 410 Romero NW • 505-244-1533 1015 Rio Grande Blvd NW • 800-959-4726 • 505-843-9500 $12 to $600. Fossils, minerals & gifts. Free fossil. Largest selection of ethnic Mexican folk art & NM www.riograndeinn.com • [email protected] 108 Silver Sun* 2011 Central NW religious art, Columbian cookware, textiles, mirrors Offers charming value with authentic Southwestern 505-246-9692 • Fax: 505-246-9719 & Day of the Dead. design & furnishings; Albuquerque Grill popular with www.silversunalbuquerque.com 9 5 Katika’s Casa* #7 Plaza Hacienda • 505-242-2111 locals and visitors; pool, lounge, AAA/AARP. Finest Native American turquoise; Bisbee, Royston and more. [email protected] • Flags, kites, toys, incense, eye- 1 0 7 Bottger Mansion of Old Town Bed & Best local smiths: Navajo, Pueblo. “Celebrating 30 years!” catchers, furry animals, chimes & more! Breakfast* 110 San Felipe NW • 800-758-3639 5 8 Touch of Gold • 400 Romero NW 505-244-9044 8 6 La Casita de Kaleidoscopes * 505-243-3639 • www.bottger.com • [email protected] 14kt gold handmade jewelry crafted with a contemporary 326-D San Felipe NW (Poco a Poco Patio) Gracious 1910 Victorian mansion, gourmet breakfast, southwestern flair. Diamond and semi-precious gemstone 866-647-4242 • 505-247-4242 shady courtyard, AAA. designer jewelry. www.casitascopes.com • A beautiful 4 4 Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town* 62 collection of unique kaleidoscopes for all Trader Barb’s* 320 Romero NW 800 Rio Grande Blvd NW • 800-237-2133 • 505-843-6300 ages, that blend science, craft & art with 505-242-8822 • 505-242-8877 • www.traderbarbs.com www.hotelabq.com • 188 newly renovated guest rooms, [email protected] • Offering the mind, hand & heart. One-of-a-kind, limited editions & 2 restaurants, ultra-chic Q-Bar. Features 19th century-style highest quality Contemporary & Native vintage kaleidoscopes by over 60 artists. Also featuring New Mexican chapel, Victorian era outdoor pavilion & American jewelry. Our famous designs colorful paintings and playfully elegant glass jewelry & masks. Spanish gardens. exhibit at the finest shows in America – for over 30 years. Treat yourself to a 104 La Piñata (#2 Patio Market) 206 San Felipe NW unique custom design or we’ll help you select that special 505-242-2400 • www.LaPinataCacy.com • Custom 18th gift. World-wide shipping. century Native American porcelain dolls, Indian jewelry, leather goods, piñatas, flowers, paintings. 8 New Mexico Bead & Fetish* 401 Romero NW • 505-243-2600 • Fax 505-244-3180 Designed by • www.nmbeadandfetish.com Old Town’s largest bead E SPARZA ADVERTISING store with a vast selection of beads, heishi, findings, fetish & sterling charms. Don’t miss this shop! www.esparzaadvertising.com Welcome to Old Town Old Town Merchants Information & Services ’ Albuquerques First Neighborhood Old Town Merchants offer an extensive variety of treasures for you AB Q Convention & Visitors Bur*eau to seek out in the many small patios and back streets. Come visit us 20 First Plaza NW, Suite 601, 87102• 800-284-2282• 505-842-9918 Old Town is the heart of Albuquerque’s heritage. The first families for a relaxed day of shopping. www.itsatrip.org • Visitor information, attractions and special event settled near the banks of the Rio Grande in 1706. Albuquerque was information located at Visitor Information Centers located in Old Town and the Albuquerque International Sunport. a colonial farming village and a military outpost along the Camino You will discover more than 25A RT GALLERIESrepresenting the Real between Chihuahua and Santa Fe. The village formed in the finest in Native American and Southwestern artists. Old Town is a ABQ Police Department Substation traditional Spanish pattern of a central plaza surrounded by a church, significant fine arts center where collectors will find a wealth of Central & Rio Grande• 505-244-6643• Emergency Dial 911. homes and government buildings. Some of the old homes are still paintings, sculptures, bronzes, art prints, pottery and hand-crafted standing and many have been renovated into businesses. works, including items from many nationally recognized artisans. 4 Jolene Meadows/Coldwell Banker Leg*acy Provincial Governor Cuervo y Valdez named the villa (village) in If you are looking for 2400 Rio Grande Blvd NW• 505-379-5568• 505-244-1600 x 3158 honor of the Viceroy of New Spain, the Duke of Alburquerque. In the CLOTHING & ACCESSORIEyouS will, of www.cblegacynm.com • [email protected] “Fulfill your Dreams early 1800’s the first “r” was dropped from the official spelling. In course, find shops with plenty of New Mexico T-shirts, but you will with Jolene.” Specializing in residential properties, 1880 the railroad came to Albuquerque, a few miles east of Old also find entire outfits with a special Southwestern flair & many relocation, investment & land. I find the right solution other unique, hand-made items. for each real estate equation. Let me show you the Town. The area around the depot called “New Town” (now keys to buying or selling your home. Downtown) boomed quickly into Albuquerque’s commercial center. The JEWELERSin Old Town, offer an extensive variety of hand- For three centuries, Old Town has been the crossroads of the crafted jewelry by Native American and contemporary artists in both 3 4 New Mexico Investment Advis*o rs 1 Southwest. It is a Historical Zone of the City of Albuquerque and silver and gold with traditional turquoise and precious or semi- (South Plaza Patio)• 2041 /2 South Plaza NW• 505-883-5779 www.nminvest.com • [email protected]• Investment Advisory home for many families whose ancestors founded the town. Old precious gems. Town is located just off I-40 (take the Rio Grande Blvd. Exit South) to Services with securities offered exclusively through Raymond James the entrance at Mountain Road. Financial Services, Inc. Member NASD\SIPC. Among the many GENERAL STORES, TRADING POSandTS SPECIALTY SHOPinS Old Town you will find many souvenirs and Old Town Information & Visitors C* enter other unique treasures, including hand-carved fetishes, unique (Plaza Don Luis) 303 Romero NW• Visitor Information. N beads, kachina dolls, tiles, wood carvings, baskets, candles, cards, Open 7 days a week. moccasins, rugs, weavings, SW books, furniture, fountains, kaleido- H T OSUNAO RD Old Town Merchants Association I S scopes, religious pieces, angels and so much more. Old Town is also a MONTANOM U ON D N • e T P.O. Box 7483, Albuquerque, NM 87194505-319-4087 A E I-2I-25 A D N center for Spanish Colonial, Native American and Old West antiques. d O V R n www.albuquerqueoldtown.com. L D a G B R r IIEE GO G E S D CHILE You don’t want to miss one of New Mexico’s Treasures – o N i
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2 4 V. S. M. Private Patr*ol ADOBE ARCHITECTURMuchE of the architecture of Old Town is Mexico New Mexico 303 Romero NW #120• 505-550-PTRL• [email protected] Pueblo-Spanish, or adobe. Adobe buildings are constructed of adobe Vigilant Security Services, Patrol Officers, units & awesome customer bricks (which are mostly composed of mud and straw) that are sun- (1821-1846) (1912 - present) service. baked, mortared with mud and protected with a layer of mud or cement. They are traditionally flat-roofed, with curved edges, often Confederate States supported with vigas (wooden beams supporting the roof) visible in the ceiling or protruding through walls. With the arrival of the railroad in 1880, (1862) many new building components became available. You will find several different styles of architecture, including Victorian and Contemporary.
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A L B U Q U E R Q U E Church Street Cafe avor Southwest S History while dining in a 1700’s adobe home. New Mexico cuisine prepared from recipes four generations old - breakfast, sandwiches, salads, beer & wine. Open daily 8:00-9:00pm.
Walk in the footsteps of Albuquerque’s Founders. Old Town Plaza is the Heart of Albuquerque’s Heritaeg, efounded in 1706.
Stroll the Plaza, relax under the trees or bask in New Mexico’s wonderful sunshnien.
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