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Albuquerque, NM is a vibrant city full of interesting sights and activities for visitors of all ages. From the historic Old Town to the unique New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, there is always something to explore in this beautiful city. The city hosts a variety of cultural festivals throughout the year, giving locals and tourists alike a chance to celebrate traditional foods and music. Albuquerque is also home to some wonderful outdoor areas such as Petroglyph National Monument and Sandia Mountains Recreational Area. Visitors will find plenty of restaurants offering delicious local cuisine, along with shopping opportunities for unique souvenirs.
Reviews for Albuquerque are overwhelmingly positive, with many commenting on its friendly atmosphere, diverse culture and abundance of activities and attractions. Many enjoy the downtown area for its combination of historic sites and modern amenities, while others marvel at the majestic beauty of Sandia Mountain's peaks. Overall people rave about Albuquerque's charm, saying that their trip was one they won't soon forget!
based on 253 ReviewsGet to know Albuquerque with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Albuquerque
Don't move here. - 1/12/2019
I have lived here my entire life 50 + years, the crime has gotten out of control and it is time to
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Albuquerque don't like it here feel free to LEAVE - 9/20/2018
I'm a native New Mexican and I love this place it's home I've never lived anywhere else sure we have some problems but doesn't everywhere the city does need to deal with the homeless problem cuz it's getting really bad there are a couple areas that are rough neighborhoods but again you're going to run into that anywhere you go over all it's a great place to
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Warning! Abort! - 8/9/2018
I've lived here for 6 months and I cant wait to get out! There is nothing vibrant here except the sun. People all look like they have desert face, being in the sun too long without any moisturizer. There is nothing to do here. This city is not only economically poor but ignorance is rampant. Try having an educated conversation with someone. The locals don't talk to you, no one cares about their appearance, and the biggest thing here to do is go to the Bio park or the Sandia Mountains. If your retired and like to sit around and do nothing, this place is for
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Better than my last places - 7/28/2018
I just moved here from Yucaipa, California, and Fontana, California. I actually love it here. It is better than the last cities. I have recently graduated USMC bootcamp, and it has a lot of places I can afford. For now I can stay with a couple of friends. I now live in a great area, near Los Altos Park and the highway. Honestly this is a better place than my old
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Sad Place Overall - 7/18/2018
Moved to Albuquerque in 2009 as a military family and finally left in 2017. It was seven and a half years too long! I have lived all over the world and never encountered such unpleasantness not to mention crime, like I have in Albuquerque, & that even includes some of it's "above board" middle to upper class residents. Never have I met such hardened, unfriendly, classless, & underhanded people! The rates of poverty, crime, as well as substance & alcohol abuse are out of sight! I realized in order to survive there & deal with the riff raff, so-called "normal" folks become jaded like the riff raff. That's not to say it isn't a beautiful city and I loved how the city has invested in a fabulous Children's Museum, Botanical Garden, and arts & culture. However, beyond that, Albuquerque rates below in education, high in poverty, and corruption. I would not recommend living or visiting their for any extended amount of time. When your city's best claim to fame is a t.v. show based
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Worst place I ever lived - 7/18/2018
We lived in Albuquerque from 2009-2017. Its a long story, but we ended up there through my husband's military career. Due to the cost of living and it's close proximity to my family in West TX, we thought it would be a great place to settle. We didn't completely love it at first but then it grew on us a little, however that didn't last. Never have I encountered more rude, hardened, clannish, classless people. That's not to say everyone in Albuquerque is like that. The arts and culture scene is pretty vibrant there. And it has tremendous potential to be a great city, but it just can't attract business or industry. Part of Albuquerque's problem is it's poverty and a corrupt govt. This contributed to a seedy culture of crime and high rates of drug & alcohol abuse. Finally, the straw that broke the camel's back for us was a murder (a random drive-by) in our middle to upper class NE Heights neighborhood. This could happen anywhere, but I'm afraid w/all our other complaints re:
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Not so bad - 7/12/2018
I lived in Abq,NM in 1998-2005. Since then I've visited regularly while moving to many parts of the country for work, family relocations, etc. Abq and the surrounding areas have a different vibe. There's definitely a good deal of poverty, but the arts and culture is like no other place I've been to. I think it all depends on what you like. If you want big city life and the feel of a high income area, this isn't really the place. If you want hiking and exploring nature outdoors, NM is incredible. I've considered places to retire in the Carolinas, but try exploring on a trail outside the big cities and you'll find some of the worst poverty I've ever seen.
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Love the View Here. - 6/29/2018
Albuquerque has a lot to offer and a lot that goes unnoticed. It is located in a beautiful part of the country with a mild climate, some of the bluest skies and most colorful sunsets you can find. It is enriched by the history and culture of Mexico, Spain, several Native American tribes, Central America and Europe, and that culture spills over into some of the best restaurants with unique flavors, and arts & entertainment. There is access to affordable higher education. A 20 minute drive will take you from Technology Park & Sandia Labs to working farms and quaint rural communities. The city has invested a lot in recent years so that there are things to do as an individual or family. and within 1-2 hours of Albuquerque are historic towns, the state capital, wildlife preserves, world class skiing, fine dining, spas, ancient ruins, art galleries, museums, lake recreation, camping, hunting, fishing, gambling, horse racing, farmers markets, folk art shows, outdoor concerts and the list
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Love the View Here. - 6/29/2018
Albuquerque has a lot to offer and a lot that goes unnoticed. It is located in a beautiful part of the country with a mild climate, some of the bluest skies and most colorful sunsets you can find. It is enriched by the history and culture of Mexico, Spain, several Native American tribes, Central America and Europe, and that culture spills over into some of the best restaurants with unique flavors, and arts & entertainment. There is access to affordable higher education. A 20 minute drive will take you from Technology Park & Sandia Labs to working farms and quaint rural communities. The city has invested a lot in recent years so that there are things to do as an individual or family. and within 1-2 hours of Albuquerque are historic towns, the state capital, wildlife preserves, world class skiing, fine dining, spas, ancient ruins, art galleries, museums, lake recreation, camping, hunting, fishing, gambling, horse racing, farmers markets, folk art shows, outdoor concerts and the list
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A lawless 3rd world wasteland - 5/18/2018
This has to be one of the worst cities in America, and it's 100% because of the reprehensible people (if you can call them that) that live here. There's not a single day that will pass without getting in some sort of conflict with people. half or more of the people are functionally illiterate (FACT) Half of the people here are in the penal system in some way (FACT), and 3/4 of the people here are 100% dependant on the Fed Gov't in some way shape or form (FACT). They are rude, ill-mannered, selfish,, mean and violent. There are less than 100 uniformed cops in this 550K population city (FACT). If you want to see Detroit in the desert come to Albuquerque. As for the climate, it's getting worse too. The Sandia wilderness here is almost completely dead. The desert is all the way up to 8,000ft now and more than half of the trees in the forests in the high elevations have died completely. Albuquerque is a place of death and i'm so fired up about getting out of this hole and up to paradise
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