So Much To Do and See
Science and Natural History
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History is a natural history and science museum near Old Town Albuquerque. Founded in 1986, the museum operates as an engaging public discovery facility of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs.
Historic Nob Hill
The Nob Hill District is a vibrant district with eclectic shops, upscale dining, and chic nightspots. Its Route 66 architecture and neon signs, combined with predominantly locally owned shops, galleries, and restaurants, make Nob Hill a hip and fashionable area.
Native American Culture
The Indian Pueblo Center is responsible for preserving and perpetuating Pueblo culture and advancing understanding by presenting with dignity and respect the accomplishments and evolving history of the Pueblo people of New Mexico.
History
Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a one-of-a-kind destination with centuries of varying cultural influences that have shaped the city.
From the indigenous peoples and the Pueblos to the Spanish conquistadors to the settling of the wild, wild west by Anglo pioneers, Albuquerque's rich history is the foundation for a multicultural metropolis of nearly a million people. It was founded in 1706 and named in honor of the Viceroy of New Spain, the 10th Duke of Alburquerque (the first r was dropped along the way).
Today, the modern city of Albuquerque is a center of high-tech industry, research, and culture that retains vital connections to its past.
