Route 66 through Albuquerque travel guide

26/05/2026

This looks like a lot of fun! And it's a good opportunity to check out the 66 Diner! June 6th if you're in the area. 66 Diner is right on 66 (Central) between UNM and Downtown.

Check out this cool Centennial event coming up at the 66 Diner!

16/05/2026

Made it to the first Street Cars and Cable Cars of the year at the Tram on the NE side of ABQ. Free event, open to all, runs from 9am til noon. The next dates will be June 20th, July 18th, August 15th. Check it out if you're in the area!

06/05/2026

If you're passing through on a Saturday in May, swing by the Route 66 Visitors Center on the west side of ABQ for a free concert series!

The Route 66 Visitor Center is hosting a free concert series every Saturday in May to celebrate 100 years of Route 66.

24/04/2026

Activity spotlight: A few blocks south of Central (RT66) on Eubank is The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History. Definitely worth a stop if you're passing through! Dive into New Mexico's complex history of nuclear weapons and technology.

23/04/2026

This is exciting! That property has been an eyesore for quite some time now. It's a great location and I'm excited to see how it turns out! Nob Hill is pretty centrally located along 66 in Albuquerque.

Big news for Nob Hill: the iconic 1959 Hiway House Motel lot is getting a new life!

The old motel (which has been torn down to rebuild) is being thoughtfully reimagined as a boutique hotel with around 100 guest rooms, modern meeting spaces, and a rooftop bar designed for gathering, celebrating, and soaking in the neighborhood views.

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20/04/2026

I had mentioned the tram in another post, awesome experience by itself. But add some classic cars and it gets even better! Check it out if you're in the area!

20/04/2026

The Wheels Museum at the Railyards is definitely worth a visit! Very cool display. 2nd Street just south of downtown.

05/04/2026

This is exciting news! The Route 66 Visitor Center on the far west side of Albuquerque is finally open to the public! It was actually completed a few years ago but has mostly been closed while they took care of administrative issues. Now it looks like it's open just in time for the Centennial celebration! Swing by and check it out!

Learn about the Route 66 Visitor Center.

17/03/2026

This is a fun thing to do if you happen to be in the area at the time! The Rail Yards are also a popular film location that you may recognize from some major motion pictures! It's off 1st street just south of Central Ave (RT66). The Wheels Museum is also located in this area!