With only one day in ABQ, I knew the top thing I needed to see was Old Town!! Even after asking a…read morefew locals what they would do in the city, they all mentioned this area. Old Town oozes charm and culture. You can visit a historic chapel, roam the many cute shops or grab something to eat at one of the restaurants. There's a lot of really interesting Native American keepsakes and art to check out as well. You also never know what could be going on here - I happened to stumble into a quincenera and visited around Day of the Dead, so there was some really neat decor all around. If there's anything you must do in this city, it's Old Town!!

When we landed it was at night and we immediately drove to Roswell so we made it a point to come…read moreback to Albuquerque and explore a bit. My friend had a bunch of Native American shops bookmarked and they were all in this general area so we came to do multiple things at the same time. The shops here are closer to the reservation with lots of Native American artists so it is much more affordable than the same thing in Santa Fe. It is a bit touristy but we are tourists so we enjoyed it. Many shops had unique items that were hard to find and even though it was mainly for show I loved seeing the dried chili everywhere. The area has legit history and age and it was great being able to see and do so much without moving our car. Parking was easy and from the town square you can get to many different shops, restaurants, and attractions. The church was a nice fast stop, but I liked the exterior more than the interior. The vibe and architecture are perfect American Southwest and we enjoyed our time here. There was also a Pokemon card shop I grabbed some cards for the kids from!

Location of the Chapel of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Breaking Bad Tours. A sharp contrast in one…read morepatio in Old Town Albuquerque. Both currently closed to public tours due to COVID.

There are a lot of shops in Old Town, the majority are located in plain sight. Then there are a few…read morehidden gems off the beaten path. This market is located about 75 ft from the street behind other businesses and down a small walkway. It's small, 5 eclectic stores and a coffee shop. The stores advertise themselves as "New Mexico True" products that are 100% made in NM. Give this place a look - you might be surprised at what you find

It's sad because the shopping center is not that old, they take really good care of it, but the…read moreopen air drug market outside the low fence on the corner of 4th and Menaul includes people passed out on the rocks, and others using the bus stop as a place to crash. It also includes panhandlers that crowd around people going to the Gas station, UPS Store, The Taquieria, Jen's Storage and the other businesses. This is a major detractor. Dollar Tree is long gone, having dealt with the homeless/drug addicts in the past. The city has been notified many times, and still the area continues to be a major spot for drugs and homelessness. The businesses and the people in the area deserve better. The owner of the center, Allen Sigmon Real Estate Group, needs to complain each and every time to the city until a permanent solution is found.

#83 for 2019 Fourth & Menaul Marketplace has a few local…read moreplaces mixed in with The Dollartree, Sally's Beauty Supply and UPS Store. I think this corner stripmall needs an eatery or two and maybe a donut shop :-) There is a fun locally owned event center on the southern end of the stripmall. Kool place to rent for birthday parties, weddings or any type of gathering.

Very great wide variety and selection of shops in the plaza, you can easily spend all day here…read more Great service and value for your money at these shops as well. I recommend you it out if you haven't been there and it's great for the whole family.

One of the best Plazas in Old Town. Plaza Hacienda Properties has great restaurants, live music,…read morefine art and wine. I would recommend this plaza as a must visit to any tourist or locals of New Mexico.

We stumbled upon Gertrude Zachary Jewelry on a recent trip to Albuquerque. We were looking to pass…read moretime ahead of a dinner reservation. Perusing jewelry sounded like fun. I did a bit of research in the parking lot and found high reviews online. Thanks, Yelpers! I was impressed with the collection of turquoise inside. There are cases upon cases of rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings and more. Bella, the sales associate, and I immediately connected. Soon enough I had fallen in love with an assortment of bracelets and earrings. I was impressed with her knowledge of the stones, the turquoise mines, as well as the indigenous artists who crafted the designs I selected. It felt like an educational shopping experience, which helped me make a more informed buying decision. I've never purchased turquoise, so I have no idea how GZ's prices compare to others. I was told the prices were wholesale since there was no middleman. I love the pieces I selected. I will be mailed a certificate of authenticity. Thank you, Bella at Gertrude Zachary!

A consistent 5 stars from me on the Gertrude Zachary experience. They have inspiring and unique…read morepieces. Every piece is quality made and exceptional. The location and one on one service will exceed your expectations, my salesperson Denise remembers me, what she's sold me in the past and knows my style and will keep me in mind when something she thinks I like and is in my budget comes in. Please consider going in and ask for Denise

I have to admit that I haven't thought about Redbox for a long time. Maybe I still have an active…read moreaccount, who knows? But down deep it struck me as both ingenious and cruel that these DVD/video game vending machines single-handedly eviscerated Blockbuster and their larcenous late fees in less than five years. Now, streaming and on-demand video services appear poised to return the favor, sending these ubiquitous mechanisms off to the Smithsonian as a cultural artifact to join my Quadraphonic Stereo and Betamax video recorder in obsolescence. Maybe this weekend, I'll rent the entire American Pie franchise for $2.25 (plus tax) just for posterity and a few laughs. On second thought, I'd have to leave my couch. See you at the Smithsonian.

This location to rent a movie is convenient to get too. The choices are as good as any other…read morelocation. There are a number of homeless in the area so need to be careful with personal information.