Uptown shoppers can satisfy their shopping cravings at Historic Nob Hill, a fashionable urban lifestyle neighborhood located a few miles west of downtown Albuquerque. This area features unique historic architecture, iconic neon signs, and stylish boutique shops, diners, galleries, and nightlife that will make you feel like you're in a high-fashion district. With over 300 businesses in the historic district, Nob Hill offers a diverse range of restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, breweries, wine bars, retail stores, art galleries, and entertainment options. Whether you want to shop, eat, drink, or play, there's something for everyone in Nob Hill. This mixed-use community aims to be an economically prosperous and attractive place for residents, workers, and visitors to live, work, and play.
The University of New Mexico Art Museum is a free public space that aims to inspire visitors through its impressive collection of artwork. The Museum has been collecting art for over 60 years and now holds the most extensive collection of artwork in New Mexico. The Museum also hosts exhibitions featuring contemporary artists and offers workshops for visitors to create their art. The Museum's collection has gained recognition for its photography and printmaking sections. The Museum's director established the university's photography collection. Today, the collection houses a diverse assortment of images spanning nearly two centuries of photography.