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Albuquerque is the largest city and capital of the US state of New Mexico. The town was founded in 1706 as La Vila de Alburquerque and named after the Spanish viceroy who had the title of Duke of Alburquerque. The city was then part of the Kingdom of Santa Fe de Nuevo México and was laid out according to traditional Spanish patterns with a central plaza. The area became an American territory in 1846, and Albuquerque became a growing garrison town that had a population of 3,000 in 1859.
The railroad came to town in 1880, and as a result New Albuquerque was built east of the old Spanish town. In the year 1900, trams ran in the city, which had also got a university and 8,000 inhabitants. In 1926, Route 66 came to Albuquerque, and this brought a growing in tourism to the city. Later, air bases were established around Albuquerque, which later in the 20th century expanded to still more suburbs, and which in recent decades has experienced a revitalization of the city center.
Today, you can walk around Albuquerque’s Old Town, which dates to the Spanish era. In the middle of the district is Old Town Plaza, and the streets around it are full of low buildings, which is unusual for large American cities. There are shady trees at the Old Town Plaza, where there are also several shops and restaurants as well as the San Felipe de Neri Church.
The church was built in 1793, and it therefore dates from the Spanish colonial period. In the later Victorian era, the style of the church was changed with addition of the neo-Gothic towers to give the building a more European appearance from the time. Most of the other buildings in Old Town date from the latter half of the 19th century.
In the outskirts of Old Town, you can visit the Albuquerque Museum, which is an interesting museum of art and history. Here you can learn more about the history of the city and the region, including the Spanish colonial history, and at the museum you can see art and a sculpture garden as well. Spanish history has also influenced post-colonial Albuquerque, an example of which is the Alvarado Transport Center, located on the site of the city’s first railroad station from 1880.
At the station, the Alvarado Hotel was opened in 1902 and for many years it was an iconic hotel in the Spanish colonial style. The hotel was demolished in 1970, and when the Alvarado Transport Center opened in 2002, it was in a design that imitated the defunct hotel.
Between Albuquerque’s old Spanish town center and the Alvarado Transport Center, you can see the modern downtown business district, where the Plaza District is the streets where the city’s high-rises stand side by side. One of the best-known is Albuquerque Plaza at 107 meters in height. Close by, you can take a walk in the city’s entertainment district, where you will find most of downtown’s old and interesting buildings.
The neighborhood is centered in and around the streets Central Avenue and Gold Avenue, and you can e.g. see the KiMo Theater from 1927, which was built in the so-called pueblo deco architecture that mixed art deco with the old Spanish style. The office building Occidental Life Building from 1917 is also interesting with its architecture that was inspired by the Doge’s Palace in Venice. The 43-meter-tall First National Bank Building was completed in 1923 and is considered Albuquerque’s first skyscraper.
Santa Fe is the state capital of New Mexico, and it is a city steeped in rich history and a vibrant culture inspired by several colonial rulers. It was founded in 1610 by Spanish colonists, and thereby Santa Fe is the oldest state capital in the United States. It is also the earliest European settlement west of the Mississippi River. The place was established as La Villa Real de la Santa Fe de San Francisco de Asís, which translates to ‘The Royal Town of the Holy Faith of Saint Francis of Assisi’, but it was eventually shortened to the present name. Santa Fe is in many ways an interesting place, influenced by Spanish, Mexican, and American governance over the years.
Santa Fe’s historical significance is easy to see in its heritage buildings and adobe structures, characterized by their thick, earthen walls and flat roofs. It is a building style, that reflect traditional Pueblo and Spanish Colonial styles. One of the most iconic buildings is the Palace of the Governors. It was built in 1610, and it served as the governmental seat for centuries before it was redeveloped as a museum telling the regional history. Palace of the Governors is not the only structure from early Spanish days.
Monument Valley is an area of Arizona’s desert landscape that is famous for its many rock formations that stand scattered and rise from the otherwise flat land. Many will nod in recognition to Monument Valley because they have seen one or more American western movies, but the distinctive formations are, with or without western films, one of the most iconic landscapes in the western United States.
Monument Valley is centrally located on the so-called Colorado Plateau, which spreads over an area of 337,000 km2 around the Colorado River and some of its tributaries. The plateau form parts of the states of Arizona, Utah, New Mexico and Colorado, and it is known for several well-visited sights such as the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley.
Grand Canyon National Park is an large park that is home to the world-famous natural wonder of the Grand Canyon. The park is located around 447 kilometers of the Colorado River, which over millions of years has shaped the landscape into the colossal canyon that today is in the northeastern part of the state of Arizona.
The dimensions of the Grand Canyon are huge, and the gorge is between 6 and 29 kilometers wide. The depth varies with the greatest depth reaching up to 1,600 meters, and the meandering course of the Colorado River continues to dig deeper, although it happens at a geological pace. All the way along the river, the canyon is bursting with an artist’s sense of shapes and colors, and everywhere there is a play in the sun’s rays against the mainly red-hued rock formations, and that is an unforgettable sight.
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Flagstaff is a city in the northern part of Arizona. It is in an area originally inhabited by the Sinagua people, who lived there from around 500 to 1425 CE. The modern settlement of Flagstaff began in 1876 when a group of settlers from Boston camped near a small spring and raised a flagstaff to celebrate the nation’s centennial. The arrival of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad in 1882 transformed Flagstaff into a busy railroad town, and settlers established shops, saloons, and more.
The city’s growth continued with the establishment of the lumber and ranching industries, which played a significant role in its early economy. Flagstaff’s strategic location along historic Route 66 and its proximity to natural wonders like the Grand Canyon have since then made it a popular destination for tourists. The city’s elevation provides a cool climate and stunning views of the surrounding San Francisco Peaks.
Colorado Springs in Colorado is a city renowned for its stunning natural beauty and rich history. It was founded in 1871 by General William Jackson Palmer, and Colorado Springs was initially established as a resort town. Palmer envisioned a community that would attract visitors seeking the health benefits of the region’s dry climate and scenic surroundings, and the city’s early growth was fueled by the arrival of the railroad, which brought both tourists and settlers.
Colorado Springs quickly became a center of mining and military activities. The nearby Cripple Creek Gold Rush in the 1890s brought prosperity to the area, and the city became home to several military installations during World War II and the Cold War. Notably, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) was established in the city, further cementing its strategic importance.
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Denver is the capital and largest city in the state of Colorado. It is located on the South Platte River on the western border of the great prairie, steppe and grasslands called the Great Plains. On the horizon you can see the Rocky Mountains stretching all the way from north to south.
Denver is called the Mile High City because the city is located at an altitude of exactly one US mile. And it was at the confluence of the South Platte River and Cherry Creek that the city developed from its founding in 1858. Thereafter, the development went fast due to the gold finds in Pike’s Peak.
Amarillo is a city located in the heart of the Texas Panhandle. Amarillo was originally named Oneida and was established in the late 19th century. The arrival of the Fort Worth and Denver City Railroad in 1887 spurred its growth, and Amarillo was turned into a bustling cattle center. By 1892, the city adopted the name Amarillo, which refers to yellow in Spanish, and that was a nod to the yellow wildflowers and soil along the nearby Amarillo Creek.
Amarillo’s history is also marked by its role in the helium industry. Once nicknamed the Helium Capital of the World, Amarillo was home to one of the most productive helium plants in the country. This legacy is celebrated at the Helium Time Columns Monument, a unique landmark that commemorates the city’s contributions to the helium industry, and the National Helium Reserve is still held close to Amarillo.
El Paso is a city with an interesting history and cultural diversity. It is nestled in the far western corner of the state of Texas. Its origins date back to the late 16th century when Spanish explorer Juan de Oñate arrived at the Rio Grande near present-day El Paso in 1598. The area was initially known as El Paso del Norte, and it served as a vital crossing point for Spanish settlers and missionaries. Over the centuries, El Paso evolved from a small agricultural community into a commercial center.
The arrival of the railroads in the late 19th century was crucial for the growth, and so was El Paso’s strategic location along the U.S.-Mexico border. The location has significantly influenced El Paso’s development over the years. The city became a crucial military outpost during the Mexican-American War and later during the Texas Oil Boom. Its proximity to the city of Ciudad Juárez in Mexico has fostered a unique blend of cultures, making El Paso a vibrant and dynamic city.
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Overview of Albuquerque
Albuquerque is the largest city and capital of the US state of New Mexico. The town was founded in 1706 as La Vila de Alburquerque and named after the Spanish viceroy who had the title of Duke of Alburquerque. The city was then part of the Kingdom of Santa Fe de Nuevo México and was laid out according to traditional Spanish patterns with a central plaza. The area became an American territory in 1846, and Albuquerque became a growing garrison town that had a population of 3,000 in 1859.
The railroad came to town in 1880, and as a result New Albuquerque was built east of the old Spanish town. In the year 1900, trams ran in the city, which had also got a university and 8,000 inhabitants. In 1926, Route 66 came to Albuquerque, and this brought a growing in tourism to the city. Later, air bases were established around Albuquerque, which later in the 20th century expanded to still more suburbs, and which in recent decades has experienced a revitalization of the city center.
Today, you can walk around Albuquerque’s Old Town, which dates to the Spanish era. In the middle of the district is Old Town Plaza, and the streets around it are full of low buildings, which is unusual for large American cities. There are shady trees at the Old Town Plaza, where there are also several shops and restaurants as well as the San Felipe de Neri Church.
About the Albuquerque travel guide
Contents: Tours in the city + tours in the surrounding area
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Author: Stig Albeck
Publisher: Vamados.com
Language: English
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