
Albuquerque is a place full of history, and several Albuquerque homes for sale are just minutes from the beloved Old Town. Old Town is where the past comes alive, allowing you to see some of New Mexico's most unique attractions right in your backyard.
Old Town earns its name with a history that reaches back 300 years. It was the first neighborhood in the community that grew into Albuquerque and remains one of its centers for culture, architecture, shopping, dining, and the fine arts. Our brokers will be glad to introduce you!
Let's take a look at just a preview of what Old Town Albuquerque has in store for you:
- History and Ghost Tours of Old Town – 303 Romero Street Northwest, Plaza Don Luis #120, Albuquerque, NM 87104
History and Ghost Tours of Old Town bills itself as "New Mexico's Original, Oldest, and Most Famous Year-Round Walking Tour," with a history that dates back to 2001. Ranked five out of five on TripAdvisor, this company will thrill you with a variety of tours packed with hidden gems and tantalizing tidbits from Old Town.
- ABQ Biopark – 903 10th Street Southwest, Albuquerque, NM 87102
ABQ Biopark includes a wide range of world-class amenities that will help you get in touch with New Mexico's unique biosphere right here in Old Town. It includes a zoo with popular residents like the giraffes and gorillas, a botanic garden, an aquarium, and Tingley Beach fishing on the Rio Grande.
- ABQ Trolley Co. – 204 San Felipe Street Northwest, Albuquerque, NM 87104
ABQ Trolley Co. is a one-of-a-kind way to take in the sights of your favorite city, from Old Town to its other chic and charming neighborhoods. The "Best of ABQ City Tour" leaves at 10 a.m. and 12 noon on most weekdays and is open to all ages for as little as $20 ($30 for general adult admission.)
- Albuquerque Little Theatre – 224 San Pasquale Avenue Southwest, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Albuquerque Little Theatre is the home of community theater here in Albuquerque and has been helping performers of all ages and experience levels discover the magic of the stage since 1930. After a difficult few years of the pandemic, it's returning strong with a full schedule of comedies, dramas, and musicals.
- Albuquerque Museum – 2000 Mountain Road Northwest, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Albuquerque Museum is one of the leading regional museums of fine art and history. Exhibitions such as "Journey West: The Photography of Danny Lyon" and "Common Ground: Art in New Mexico" will give a compelling view into the past, present, and future of the city and New Mexico as a whole.
- Amapola Gallery – 205 Romero Street Northwest, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Amapola Gallery grew from its humble beginnings as a community gallery and collaboration between a small handful of local artists. Since opening its doors in 1980, it has become a premier spot for experienced artists to share their recent creations and compositions with the community – 40 artists are in residence here in total.
- American International Rattlesnake Museum – 202 San Felipe Street Northwest, Albuquerque, NM 87104
American International Rattlesnake Museum is the place to celebrate one of the most iconic non-human residents of New Mexico, the American Rattlesnake. You can visit the museum and gift shop to uncover the secrets of this enigmatic creature, with general adult admission a modest $8.95. You may even meet a live rattlesnake up close as the museum handles snake rescues.
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