West Old Town

Albuquerque, NM

West Old Town - Albuquerque, NM

Area Guide

Take a lively step back in time

Historic • Artistic • Walkable • Scenic • Nightlife • Parks •

Extending west from Old Town Albuquerque to the Rio Grande, West Old Town provides ample Southwestern charm and terrific views. Those amazing views and Albuquerque’s ample sunshine can both be enjoyed at ABQ BioPark, which offers a botanic garden with walking paths, an Aquarium, a Bugarium, and a Japanese garden. The Paseo del Bosque Trail runs along the western edge of the park for walkers and joggers.

Shopping in Old Town is an experience you’ll want to have frequently after moving to West Old Town. With more than 100 shops, restaurants, and art galleries to explore, all encapsulated in amazing historic architecture, and with a variety of special events held in Old Town, this is a destination that will never get old. But Old Town is actually quite old – it was established in 1706. It is home to the oldest church in Albuquerque – the San Felipe de Neri Church, built in 1793.

You can’t get bored in West Old Town – the historic district has too much to do. Spend time at the 300-year-old Old Town Plaza, where musicians and dancers often perform. Take a guided ghost tour, visit the New Mexico Museum of Natural History or the Albuquerque Museum, or have dinner at High Noon, Cristobal’s, or the Church Street Café. Head to Hotel Albuquerque’s Q Bar or Casa Essencia for nightlife, or catch a show at the Albuquerque Little Theater. If you like spiders and snakes, visit the Bugarium for the former and the American International Rattlesnake Museum for the latter.

Explore the Neighborhood

View exhibits by artists like Georgia O’Keeffe or tour the sculpture garden at the Albuquerque Museum

The ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden is recognized as one of the best of its kind in the country

The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science features everything from dinosaurs to computers

Old Town was Albuquerque’s first neighborhood, established in 1706

Tingley Beach provides fishing, boating, hiking, and picnicking opportunities

Tiguex Park features walking trails, playgrounds, basketball courts, and picnic areas

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in West Old Town is $748 for one bedroom, and $951 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Old Town has increased by 0.6% in the past year.