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Please use our media library for downloadable images and usage rights.Downtown Albuquerque is in the midst of a major multimillion-dollar revitalization. Here you will find bustling nightlife along Central Avenue (former Route 66), including many nightclubs, theaters and restaurants. The Albuquerque Convention Center is located downtown and is close to several major hotels.
Distance from Airport: 5.2 miles/8.37 kilometers
Activities: Special collections library, shopping, dining, performing arts, art galleries, nightlife, Downtown Growers' Market, free Downtown ABQ Art Walk
Highlights: Largest business center in the state, historic landmark at the KiMo Theatre, Route 66 (Central Avenue)
When the railroad came to Albuquerque in 1880, the city expanded eastward toward the tracks, which were located on higher ground about a mile from Old Town. Today we call this area Downtown Albuquerque, and it remains a hub of activity. Downtown is amid an ongoing multimillion-dollar revitalization, and it is now home to bustling restaurants, trendy shops, art galleries and a lively entertainment district. Several of the area's older buildings have been converted into stylish lofts, eclectic lounges and venues for live music, all within easy walking distance of Downtown’s high-rise hotels.
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