The Box Performance Space and Improv Theatre is a venue that specializes in theatrical comedy, with a particular focus on improv. They also feature stand-up and sketch comedy from time to time. The theatre has an "in-residence" group, and the Cardboard Playhouse Theatre Company specializes in theatre performances for youth, by youth. The Show is Albuquerque's critically acclaimed professional comedy improv troupe. It is modeled after Chicago's polished comedic style and performance formats. The shows are entirely based on audience suggestions, meaning each night is different. The Show is a fast-paced, quick-witted comedy show that's fun for everyone to watch.
The Tinkertown Museum is a wonderland that Fox News voted the best small Museum in America in 2010. It took 40 years to create and boasts a fantastic collection of unique exhibits. Visitors can be amazed by the 35-foot wooden sailboat that sailed around the world for ten years, the animations of a little western town, and circus performers. As you explore the winding hallways filled with eccentric collections of Americana, including antique tools, bullet pencils, and wedding cake couples, you can enjoy entertainment provided by Otto, the one-person band, and Esmerelda, the Fortune Teller. Otto can play a tune for you, while Esmerelda can predict your future with just a quarter. Tinkertown Museum is still growing and evolving, always ready to inspire your imagination and awaken your creative spirit.
Step back to the golden age of the 1950s with a visit to the whimsical and retro 66 Diner. Here, you can indulge in traditional diner fare surrounded by vintage jukeboxes, soda fountains, and mid-century knick-knacks. Located in Albuquerque, 66 Diner is a local favorite renowned worldwide for its fantastic diner burgers, shakes, pies, and more. If you're traveling along Route 66, stop by and get a taste of the good old days. Whether you're stopping in for lunch or dinner, you'll love the ambiance and the chance to experience the internationally-known 66 Diner on Historic Route 66.