Sightseeing
One of the things we like to do during the meeting is provide our attendees with ample time to see the city and spend time with their families. Two ways we are encouraging you to explore are through extended lunch breaks (1.5 hours) and through providing shuttle buses back and forth from the Hyatt Regency to Historic Old Town. The shuttle schedule will be available within the next few weeks but it will run for two nights during the conference.
Route 66 (Central Ave) in Neon
Credit: www.marblestreetstudio.com
Downtown Albuquerque
The Hyatt Regency is located in the heart of Downtown Albuquerque. From the Hyatt it takes just a few minutes to walk to Central Avenue (formerly known as Route 66). Central Avenue is home to unique restaurants and shops, museums, art galleries, a booming nightlife, performing arts, and numerous entertainment options. It is a perfect place to explore with your family or friends. Don’t forget to visit the many silver and turquoise shops for unique finds and some great deals! If you want to explore a bit more of Historic Route 66, take a quick bus ride east on Central to the Nob Hill District, full of more great restaurants, bars, unique shops and lots of neon (reminiscent of Route 66’s heyday). More information about Downtown Albuquerque can be found
here.
Folkloria Dance in Old Town
Credit: www.itsatrip.com
Historic Old Town
‘Historic Old Town has been the heart of Albuquerque since the city was founded here in 1706. Today, Historic Old Town Albuquerque is the city's cultural center, with five museums and more than 100 shops, galleries and restaurants’ (http://itsatrip.org). It’s an exciting place to explore learn more about the city’s history. More information about Historic Old Town can be found
here.
New Mexico Wine Growers Association
New Mexico, the oldest wine growing region in the United States, has 42 wineries and tasting rooms and produces almost 700,000 gallons of wine a year. We have been working closely with the NM Wine Growers Association to learn more about where you can go to taste the exceptional local wines the region has to offer. There are locations in Albuquerque where you can do tastings and a few wineries just outside the city. We will have more information posted to our website soon. Information can also be found on their website at www.nmwine.com.
Maps
Downtown Albuquerque
Historic Old Town
New Mexico Wine Growers Association
Coupons
The Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau provides some great deals and coupons to help you enjoy the best of the city at a low cost. You can see these deals on their website
here. Please note that at the start of the new year, there may be some changes to the coupons and specials being offered.