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Albuquerque's rich, fertile North Valley area hugs both sides of the meandering Rio Grande. Early Spanish colonists selected the North Valley for use as farmland, and it retains much of its rural character.
Traditionally consisting of agricultural and rural areas and suburban neighborhoods, the Southwest quadrant comprises the south-end of Downtown Albuquerque, the Barelas neighborhood, the rapidly growing west side, and the community of South Valley, New Mexico, often called "The South Valley".
South Valley is located in central Bernalillo County and is bordered on the north, east, and half of its west side by the city of Albuquerque. The Rio Grande runs north to south through the center of the CDP.
- Old Town. Best neighborhood for sightseeing. Cottonwood-dappled light playing on adobe walls, hollyhocks growing between blooming cacti, cats disappearing into doorways of Native American art galleries – Old Town is Albuquerque’s historic and cultural heart.
- Downtown. Best neighborhood for nightlife. Once a major stop along Route 66, Downtown Albuquerque is filled with art studios and live music that celebrate the city’s creative energy.
- Nob Hill. Best neighborhood for local flavor. Nob Hill is the neon-splashed stretch of Route 66 along Central Avenue. Record shops and tattoo studios are at home next to interior design and clothing boutiques and locals sip coffee and enjoy meals on sidewalk patios.
- Uptown/Midtown. Best neighborhood for shopping. The Uptown area is an urban shopping district anchored by ABQ Uptown and Coronado Center malls. A splash pad and gelato shop keep kids cool during the summer, and the lighting of ABQ Uptown’s towering 45ft tree in November kicks off the holiday season here.
The Rio Grande Valley is the river valley carved out by the Rio Grande as it flows through the American Southwest and northeastern Mexico, forming a part of the border region.
Mar 2, 2023 · Explore the History of Albuquerque's Old Town. 7. Wander through the Themed Gardens of ABQ BioPark Botanic Gardens. 8. See the City from Above at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. 9. Be Amazed by the Ancient Wonders of Albuquerque. 10. Immerse Yourself in Arts and Heritage at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. 11.
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