Location: West Old Town
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Top 10 Gift & Specialty Shops in West Old Town, New Mexico (NM)
Whether you're into history, culture, outdoor adventures or just in need of some new and unique scenery, Albuquerque offers exciting attractions for all ages and interests, anytime of the year. In the historic section of Old Town, ancient Indian and Spanish cultures come to life through old churches, quaint shops and piazzas, winding brick paths and adobe benches. Browsers can spend a whole day making their way through the more than 100 stores, boutiques and galleries that sell Southwestern goods as well as unique products from around the world. During the winter holiday season, Old Town is adorned with small lit candles and thousands come to stroll through the streets, listen to live music and celebrate. It is truly a sight to see. But the history doesn't stop there. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and the Petroglyph National Monument offer a glimpse of old Indian customs and art. Families will find plenty to do at the Albuquerque Biological Park, which features a zoo, aquarium and botanic garden. Outdoor types will find ample opportunities for hiking, biking and golf. After working up an appetite, head to any number of fine restaurants that serve up a choice of hot or even hotter New Mexican cuisine. To top it all off, take a ride on the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway for spectacular views of all this vibrant city has to offer.
Restaurants in Albuquerque
1. Grey Dog Trading
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Grey Dog Trading specializes in contemporary and vintage Native American fetish carvings, jewelry, weavings, katsina dolls, pottery and Hispanic devotional art. We feature the work of the finest Zuni fetish artists including Troy Sice, Ray Tsalate, Ricky Laahty, Gibbs Othole, Dee Edaakie and Loren Tsalabutie as well as deceased fetish masters. We proudly exhibit the sculpture and paintings of Navajo artist Sheldon Harvey who has won Best of Show at the prestigious Santa Fe Indian Market. We have a combined 55 years in the Native American arts business.
2. Genuine Southwest Art & Gifts
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Whether you're a resident or a tourist, we have that perfect "slice of New Mexico" for you! Our store is artist owned by Charlene Kalbfell and Valerie Isenhower. We have a variety of original handmade artwork made by 33 artists who live in New Mexico. We have art and gifts in 25 different art mediums: tapestries, woodwork, pottery, punched tin, blown glass, copper work, stained glass, paintings, jewelry photography and more. In our store you'll find functional and decorative art with a southwestern flair.
Reviewed By TeamWard - Nottingham, United Kingdom
While wandering around Old Town this is the best gift shop, charming service, delightful items to find and plenty of choice, grab a holiday souvenir, well worth a shop.
3. Scentchips
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
4. Wild Moon Boutique
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
5. Camino 66
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By TeamWard - Nottingham, United Kingdom
On our way from the hotel into Old Town we visited Camino 66 and what a cool place to peruse lots of pottery, metal items and a variety of cool Mexican stuff to purchase, well worth a shop.
6. The Breaking Bad Store ABQ
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
First store of its kind to exclusively feature "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul" merchandise. From clothing, items from local artisans, and novelties from around the globe. Along with photo opportunities this store if for the casual viewer or die hard fan.
7. Tanner Chaney Galleries
8. Blue Portal
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4.5 based on 51 reviews
Blue Portal is a unique gift store with items made by New Mexico senior artisans. It is a philanthropic program of the Assistance League(R) of Albuquerque. All the items in the store are made by local artisans who must be 55 years or older to participate. The Blue Portal does not charge these artists to place their items in the store. The artist sets his own prices and receives 100% of any sale revenue. The store is staffed entirely by volunteers of the Assistance League of Albuquerque. Blue Portal is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00AM to 4:00PM, on Sunday from 1:00PM to 4:00PM. The store is closed to the public on Monday.
Reviewed By mtnlover22 - Bernalillo, United States
I just wandered in and found the most delightful items. All hand-made, reasonably priced and each extremely unique. A great place to stock up for wedding gifts, birthdays and Christmas gifts. The staff are very helpful. A really lovely store (from a person who generally hates to shop).
9. The Candy Lady
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4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By Dclopton - Fort Worth, United States
A must see candy store if you love Breaking Bad. They have a photo setup in the back with props to take pictures of you and the stars dishing up the blue meth(candy). This store as a variety of souvenirs from the show and great candy selection at reasonable prices.
10. Guerrilla Graphix
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
GREETINGS lovers of peace, nature, justice, equality, consciousness, humor, music, philosophy, art and literature. Welcome to the Guerrilla Graphix online store. We are a family-owned, employee-profit-sharing business based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Our line of more than 300 products is available to both retail and wholesale customers. Our merchandise is guaranteed to please or your money back including reimbursement for return shipping!
