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- Route 66 Tour
- Nature Tour
- Arts & History Tour
Neon signs still dot the landscape and Downtown is being restored to its former glory around what was once Albuquerque’s “main street.” Discover how the west was won along the Mother Road. With a focus on shopping, dining and architecture, this tour is a good introduction to the city and will take just 4 hours to complete.
Historic Nob Hill District - One of the first centralized shopping areas west of the Mississippi, Nob Hill is now a thriving residential and commercial district, housing boutiques, art galleries and restaurants.
University of New Mexico - Founded in 1889, it is the state’s largest university. Featuring Pueblo Revival architecture and relaxing ponds and gardens, the campus also houses museums: the Fine Arts Museum, the Jonson Gallery of Contemporary Art, Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, and the Museum of Geology & Meteoritics.
The District With the Central Corridor - At its core, The District is coming to life: new restaurants, upscale retail, a 14-screen movie theater, and dynamic arts and music scenes.
Alvarado Transportation Center - Built on the grounds and in the style of the majestic Alvarado Hotel, the center is Albuquerque’s hub for ground transportation. The passenger inter modal facility also houses transportation memorabilia. 1st Street and Central Ave.
Crossroads Mall - Commemorating the crossroads of Route 66 and US Highway 85, the Crossroads sculpture points north to the Civic Plaza with its public fountain. 4th Street and Central Ave.
KiMo Theatre and Art Gallery - The historic theater, which recently underwent an extensive renovation, was originally built to house vaudeville acts. It is famous for its Pueblo Deco architecture, particularly in its murals and plaster ceilings.
Historic Old Town - The center of the original Villa of Albuquerque, Old Town’s quaint streets now house a variety of southwestern shops, restaurants and art galleries.
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