Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Albuquerque, United States

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 2.3 km
Ascend 30 m
Descend 37 m

Experience Albuquerque in United States in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in AlbuquerqueIndividual Sights in Albuquerque

Sight 1: Southwestern Brewery and Ice Company - Home of Glorieta Beer

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The Southwestern Brewery and Ice Company is a historic brewery in Albuquerque, New Mexico, located adjacent to the BNSF railroad tracks in East Downtown. Built in 1899, it is one of the only surviving 19th-century commercial buildings in the downtown area.

Wikipedia: Southwestern Brewery and Ice Company (EN)

273 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 2: YDI Wool Warehouse

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The Wool Warehouse is a historic building in the Warehouse District of downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. Built in 1928–29 by wool merchant Frank Bond, the warehouse is significant for its role in New Mexico's wool industry in the mid-20th century. It was added to the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties in 1980 and the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.

Wikipedia: Wool Warehouse (Albuquerque, New Mexico) (EN)

570 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 3: Springer Square

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The Springer Building is a historic building in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was built during 1929–30 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

Wikipedia: Springer Building (EN)

611 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 4: Sunshine Building

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The Sunshine Building is a historic six-story building in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was built in 1924 by local theater owner Joseph Barnett and houses the Sunshine Theater as well as commercial space and offices. The Sunshine operated primarily as a movie theater until the 1980s, though it was also equipped for Vaudeville shows and other live performances. Since 1990 it has operated as a live music venue, hosting many notable acts. The building was listed on the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties in 1985 and is also an Albuquerque City Landmark.

Wikipedia: Sunshine Building (EN)

269 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 5: Rosenwald Bros Building

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The Rosenwald Building is a historic building located in Downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. Designed by Henry Trost of the El Paso firm of Trost & Trost and built in 1910, it was the first reinforced concrete building in the city. It is a massive three-story building with a two-story recessed entrance and simple geometric ornamentation. The building was added to the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties and the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

Wikipedia: Rosenwald Building (EN)

542 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 6: Santa Fe Freight House

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Santa Fe Freight HousePeter Van den Bossche from Mechelen, Belgium / CC BY-SA 2.0

The AT&SF Freight Office is a historic building in Downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was built by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway in 1946 and is a notable example of Mission Revival architecture. The building was listed on the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties in 2012 and the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.

Wikipedia: AT&SF Freight Office (EN)

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