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Old Town
Old Town Albuquerque is considered as the heart of Albuquerque’s heritage. Albuquerque was a colonial farming village and a military outpost along the Camino Real between Chihuahua and Santa Fe. The village formed in the traditional Spanish pattern of a central plaza surrounded by a church, homes and government buildings. Some of the old homes are still standing and many have been renovated into businesses. That’s why you can now enjoy the 25 art galleries representing the finest in Native American and Southwestern artists, the clothing and accessories stores full of handmade items and Southwestern unique outfits, the jewelers offering an extensive variety of hand crafted jewelry, and all the specialty shops where you’ll find souvenirs and unique treasures. Albuquerque celebrated its Tricentennial in April 2006. Our Vagabond Inn Executive Albuquerque is only 4 miles northwest from Old Town.
Petroglyph National Monument
Petroglyph National Monument protects a variety of cultural and natural resources including volcanoes, archeological sites and an estimated 20,000 carved images.
Petroglyphs are images that were etched or pecked into stone, usually boulders or large rock faces. The American Indians such as the Pueblo, Apache, and Navajo people made most of the petroglyphs at this monument. This ecosystem has a diverse population of plants, shrubs and trees, which have adapted to live in the desert. It is home to a diverse population of mammals, reptiles and rodents. Petroglyph National Monument is located 12 miles northwest from our hotel.
Sandia Peak Tramway
Experience the drama of an 11,000 square mile panoramic view of New Mexico from the World's Longest Tramway (2.7 miles of sky-view travel and discovery of New Mexico's varied landscape and life zones). The Tramway location is 13 miles northeast of our property.
Route 66
Central Avenue, Nob Hill-Highland’s Main Street, was known to be historically Route 66, which carried countless Americans to the West during the great depression. And many of the buildings in the Nob Hill and University areas in Albuquerque have some of the best-maintained architecture from the era before the Interstate System. Just drive around Route 66 and you’ll get it.
BioPark
The Albuquerque Biological Park is the home of the Albuquerque Aquarium, which takes visitors on a journey down the Rio Grande from Albuquerque to its mouth in the Gulf of Mexico. You’ll find also at the BioPark the Rio Grande Botanic Garden featuring a 10,000 square foot glass conservatory housing native and exotic plants from desert and Mediterranean climate zones and hundreds of free-flying North American butterflies and moths. The Rio Grande Zoo at Bio Park offers visitors close encounters with more than 250 species of exotic and native animals, and the newly renovated Tingley Beach features three fishing ponds at this BioPark facility. The BioPark is located only 3 miles northwest from our Albuquerque hotel.
Balloon Fiesta Park
Most known for the annual Balloon Fiesta event, 94 acres of the park are developed and provides year round activities, such as the Golf Training Center. The Balloon Fiesta Park is located 11 miles north from our hotel.
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Natural Science
Understand and appreciate the diverse and evolving natural history of New Mexico and the Southwest. The Museum pursues scientific inquiry, develops focused collections, and presents innovative and engaging educational exhibits and public programs. For instance, the new dinosaur on display “Dracorex hogwartsia” was a dinosaur that looked like something out of a Harry Potter story. The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science is just 6.8 miles northwest from our Albuquerque property.
The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History
In the heart of historic Old Town and just across the street from the New Mexico Museum of Natural History, this Museum features contemporary art works from the Southwest. Tours of Old Town, Sculpture Garden and Galleries are also available.
The Museum is located 6.5 miles northwest from our Vagabond Inn Executive Albuquerque hotel.
The National Hispanic Cultural Center
This Cultural Center is dedicated to the study, advancement, and presentation of Hispanic culture, arts, and humanities. Since its grand opening in 2000, the NHCC has staged over 20 art exhibitions and 400 programs in the visual, performing, and literary arts. Programs have featured local, national and international artists, scholars and entertainers. The NHCC provides venues for visitors to learn about Hispanic culture throughout the world. It is only 2 miles northwest from our Albuquerque property.
Explora Science Center
The mission statement of Explora is creating opportunities for inspirational discovery and the joy of lifelong learning through interactive experiences in science, technology and art. Explora is located on 1701 Mountain Road NW in Albuquerque, 4.7 miles northwest from our hotel.
Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
Discover this 59,000 square feet facility dedicated to the history, science and art of ballooning and celebrate the high-flying pioneers of this centuries-old sport. The Ballloon Museum is located on 9201 Balloon Museum Drive, NE, 11.6 miles north from our property.
South Broadway Cultural Center
The SBCC is a multi-cultural, visual, performing and literary art center, that promotes, preserves and educates the community about the cultures and ethnicities that define Albuquerque. It is only 1.8 miles from our Vagabond Inn Executive Albuquerque.
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of Pueblo Indian Culture, History and Art, and is the perfect Gateway to the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico. It is located 5.6 miles north from our Albuquerque property.
University of New Mexico
The Vagabond Inn Executive Albuquerque is less than a mile from the University of New Mexico located at 801 University Blvd, SE. in Albuquerque.
Albuquerque Convention Center
The Albuquerque Convention Center is located in 401 2nd St. NW in Albuquerque, it is just 3 miles north from our Vagabond Inn Executive in Albuquerque.
Subway on Gibson
1306 Gibson Blvd, 0.2 miles from our hotel.
QSR Burgers
2501 Mulberry St SE, 0.3 miles from our property.
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar
2000 Yale Blvd SE, 0.5 miles from the property.
Fuddruckers World’s Greatest Hamburgers
2120 Yale Blvd SE, 0.6 miles from the hotel.
Christy’s
2301 Yale Blvd SE #A1, 0.6 miles from our property.
Nob Hill Highland District
The Nob Hill-Highland Districts of Central Avenue's Commercial & Cultural Corridor and Historic Route 66 Scenic Byway is known to be Albuquerque’s hot, cool, fun, and funky place for shopping and dining. This area is only 2.5 miles northeast from our hotel.
KiMo Theatre
The KiMo theatre is a unique 1927 Pueblo Deco style vaudeville and movie theatre and registered Historic Landmark. Hundreds of tourists visit the KiMo each year to view its elaborate Pueblo Indian ornamentation and the famous Von Hassler murals. It is located on 423 Central Ave. NW in Albuquerque, just 3 miles northwest from our hotel.
Dynatheatre
The Dynatheatre is located in the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, which has a great tradition of giant screen cinema. The new Lockheed Martin Extreme Screen DynaTheater adds to that history by bringing the latest in technology to the giant screen in Albuquerque.
Journal Pavilion
Journal Pavilion is the premiere concert and music festival venue in New Mexico with its outdoor setting. It is located on 5601 University Boulevard SE, just 8 miles south from the hotel.
Isotopes Park
Isotopes Park is the home of the Albuquerque Isotopes’ baseball team. It is located at the intersection of Avenida Cesar Chavez and University, SE, 0.8 miles north from our property.
University Stadium
The University Stadium (aka Milne Stadium) is the home of the University of New Mexico Lobos football team. Our Vagabond Inn Executive Albuquerque is just down the street from University Stadium.
Golfing
Arroyo Del Oso is located in the Bear Canyon Arroyo, 7001 Osuna Road NE, Albuquerque NM. It is 8.8 miles northeast from our hotel.
Golf Training Center is located in Balloon Fiesta Park, 9401 Balloon Museum Drive, NE, Albuquerque, NM. It is 12 miles north from our property.
Ladera Golf Course is located west of the Rio Grande River, 3401 Ladera Drive NW, Albuquerque, NM. It is 10 miles northwest from our hotel.
Biking
In and around the City, trails, bike routes, and paths provide the rider with both scenic and practical alternatives to motorized travel.
Skiing
Sandia Peak Ski and Tramway
Just minutes from the heart of Albuquerque, the world's longest aerial tramway lifts you to the breathtaking top of Sandia Peak, in the beautiful Cibola National Forest. Sandia Peak Ski Area offers 30 trails serviced by four chairlifts, a surface lift and a children's mighty mite.
Tennis
Jerry Cline Tennis Complex: 7205 Constitution Av NE, Albuquerque: 7.7 miles northeast from the property.
Sierra Vista West Tennis Complex: 11.7 miles northwest from the hotel.
Albuquerque is the home to many Native American casinos.
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