Nob Hill, Albuquerque

Name: Nob Hill
Address: Albuquerque, United States
Telephone: +1 5052555229

#155 among attractions in Albuquerque

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Nob Hill is a neighborhood in Albuquerque, New Mexico, consisting of a commercial district along Central Avenue and surrounding residential areas. Located just east of the University of New Mexico, the neighborhood was developed between about 1925 and 1950 and has since become a popular tourist and shopping destination. Known for its eclectic mix of mostly locally owned businesses, Nob Hill has been described as "the heart of Albuquerque's Route 66 culture and also its hippest, funkiest retail and entertainment district". The neighborhood is named after Nob Hill in San Francisco. ()

Area: 0.96 mi²Coordinates: 35°4'49"N, 106°36'14"W

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Northeast Albuquerque (Nob Hill)Albuquerque United States

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+1 5052555229

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Nob Hill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nob Hill Business Center, University of New Mexico Arboretum, Popejoy Hall, University Art Museum.

~600 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Nob Hill Business Center, Albuquerque
3 min walk • Nob Hill Business Center is a historic shopping center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Built in 1946–7, it was the first modern suburban shopping center in New Mexico, and its construction marked a shift away from pedestrian-oriented development in Albuquerque in favor of decentralized, auto-oriented sprawl.
1.1 miW
Park
University of New Mexico Arboretum, Albuquerque
28 min walk • The University of New Mexico Arboretum is an arboretum extending throughout the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
0.9 miW
Theater, Universities and schools
Popejoy Hall, Albuquerque
24 min walk • The University of New Mexico is a public research university in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Founded in 1889, UNM offers bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degree programs.
0.9 miW
Museum, Art museum
University Art Museum, Albuquerque
24 min walk • The University of New Mexico Art Museum is an art museum at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. The museum's permanent collection includes nearly 30,000 objects, making it the largest collection of fine art in New Mexico.
1 miW
Museum
Museum of Southwestern Biology, Albuquerque
27 min walk • The Museum of Southwestern Biology is a research and teaching facility in the Department of Biology of the University of New Mexico.
0.4 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Lobo Theater, Albuquerque
11 min walk • The Historic Lobo Theater is the oldest standing movie theater located along historic Route 66 in Albuquerque, New Mexico in the United States of America. The Lobo Theater first opened on August 19, 1938.
1.2 miW
Museum
Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, Albuquerque
32 min walk • The Maxwell Museum of Anthropology is an anthropology museum located on the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
0.9 miSW
Museum, Library, History museum
Ernie Pyle House/Library, Albuquerque
22 min walk • The Ernie Pyle House/Library is a historic house at 900 Girard Boulevard, SE in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Built in 1940, it was the home of famed war correspondent Ernie Pyle from then until his untimely death in 1945 during World War II.
1.3 miNW
Convention center, Universities and schools
University Of New Mexico North Campus, Albuquerque
33 min walk • The University of New Mexico is a public research university in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Founded in 1889, UNM offers bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degree programs.
~760 ftSE
Museum, Art gallery
New Grounds Print Workshop, Albuquerque
4 min walk • New Grounds Print Workshop, founded in 1996 by Regina Held, is a nontoxic printmaking facility specializing in intaglio and relief printmaking. It is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States.
~550 ftS
Church
Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Albuquerque
3 min walk • Immanuel Presbyterian Church is a historic church at 114 Carlisle Boulevard SE in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The building was designed by architect John Gaw Meem and was built in 1922. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nob Hill?

Nearby attractions include Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Albuquerque (3 min walk), Mariposa Gallery, Albuquerque (4 min walk), New Grounds Print Workshop, Albuquerque (4 min walk), Kelvinator House, Albuquerque (9 min walk).

How to get to Nob Hill by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nob Hill:

Bus

Nob Hill East • Lines: 766, 777 (4 min walk)
Highland • Lines: 766, 777 (13 min walk)