A destination site on my list for this March road trip was just outside Albuquerque, New Mexico, so I stayed in the city. My arrival afternoon was spent wandering the restored Old Town area, filled with shops and galleries in its historic adobe structures. The nationally designated historic site was founded in 1706, generations before the founding of the United States. Many of the shops house works of artisans using traditional seeds, plants, and crafts.
Looking through these photos as I put together this blog, the gazebo in the plaza tugged at my heart. About a week after I arrived home to Georgetown, Colorado, my little mountain town, a 150-year old tree in the city park crashed into our gazebo, which looked similar, during a powerful storm, and destroyed it.
Early morning Albuquerque
Southwest road trip: Road trip, Arches, Monument Valley, Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, Chaco Canyon, Old Town Albuquerque, Petroglyph National Monument
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Thank you, Luisa! ❤
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You’re more than welcome, dear Ruth!
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I’m sorry to hear that the gazebo in the Georgetown park was demolished by the tree. It was such a landmark. Thanks, as always, for sharing your beautiful pictures with us.
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You’ve welcome and thank you! The base is still intact but needs some repairs. The town is planning to restore it and has approved money to have someone design.
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What a beautiful place. And I realise I do indeed live like a crow!! 🙂
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Isn’t that a fun sign? I could relate to it too!
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Hi. Looks like a good place. By the way, have you watched Breaking Bad? I think it’s set in this city. I’ve never seen BB. Many people think it’s one of the best series ever.
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I’m not much of a tv watcher, and usually avoid the crime and violent movies, so I haven’t seen it. I didn’t spend much time there but the Old Town was an attractive area.
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I love Old Town Albuquerque – I plan to be back there this summer Can’t wait!
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Cool! Looking forward to learning about your summer Bobbie plans.
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Beautiful photos! Sorry to hear about the destruction of the Georgetown park gazebo, and the death of such an old tree. Last year, I checked in regularly to the Bald Eagle’s nest Youtube stream. It was amazing to observe the birds through various weather conditions and all those damn crow attacks, then finally to witness the hatching of the chicks.
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Thanks, Leighton! I’m surprised to learn you were following the Bald Eagles from halfway across the world! I didn’t know crows attacked their nests, sorry to hear that.
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I’ve only visited Albuquerque once, but I enjoyed the city and its hospitality.
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I didn’t spend much time there, but enjoyed the Old Town. I’d like to go back sometime for the balloon festival.
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Wow, what a lovely little place. I especially love the new entrance to Old Town and all the colourful murals. New Mexico looks like a brilliant place to visit for its unique blend of stunning desert landscapes, rich Native American and Hispanic culture, and incredible cuisine. If the world weren’t experiencing a period of significant turmoil and elevated instability, I would jump on a plane to New Mexico. Thanks for sharing, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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That’s an appropriate description of New Mexico, so much to explore in the desert culture. And I agree that it’s not a good time to be visiting the U.S. Hopefully things will change in the future. Thanks, Aiva.
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Gorgeous! I didn’t have a long time in Albuquerque when I visited over a decade ago, but I recall visiting the San Felipe de Neri Church and strolling a few of those colorful little streets. I think the city was just starting to build its tourism sector when I went in 2015, and I see that it’s done a lot since then! I’m sorry of what happened to your historic gazebo closer to home, but it’s nice you got to see a similar one on your visit. Thanks for sharing, Ruth!
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It’s a nicely restored area, with the charm of the old settlement. I didn’t wander around the city beyond that area, but it was a lovely visit. Thanks, Rebecca!
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Thanks for the tour! We saw bits of old town Albuquerque but missed a lot, it would appear. Also, I love the crow sign!
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I loved it too!
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Lovely photos that bring back great memories of the afternoon we spent here! I really like the sinuous shapes of the Adobe, and the crow sign made me smile 😀 But I’m sorry to hear about your town’s gazebo.
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The adobe architecture does have a soft, earthy, welcoming look, doesn’t it? The crow sign made me smile too! Thanks, Sarah.
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Love the architecture and all the colour and character around Old Town Albuquerque
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It’s a beautifully restored and taken care of area, and they are all the original historic buildings.
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