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Finding Route 66 History in Downtown Albuquerque

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Route 66 - Downtown Albuquerque has evolved from the Route 66 era to a developing place for nightlife and dining. Several music venues, clubs and restaurants have opened along Central Avenue. In the day time it is fun to reminisce about the Route 66 days, look for landmarks and check out the shops. Come walk with us down Central Avenue as we explore a little Route 66 history.
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We took a detour to see the vestiges of Route 66 and easily found our way.Special Route 66 Signs Show the Way to Downtown AlbuquerqueRoute 66 signs lead you to remnants of a bygone era.Route 66 SignHistoric Route 66 ClockThis clock sits at a Route 66 crossroads.Everywhere you look, signs point the way to more attractions and historical sights.There is much to see in Albuquerque.
Pass by the place advertising "free wireless Internet" and you will see historic Route 66 shops.Head down Central Avenue in downtown Albuquerque for a taste of Route 66.If you love to shop for Southwestern themed gifts and home decor, here is the place!You find all that is Southwestern at this shop in downtown Albuquerque.What tourist would not be attracted by this curio shop sign?This neon sign welcomed visitors to a Route 66 curio shopTake a moment to savor the tile, and art deco facade of the historic KiMo Theater.The KiMo Theater Building
There are so many great architecural details at the KiMo Theater.The historic KiMo theater, Albuquerque, New MexicoThe KiMo Theater is a fascinating place to visit to see the Pueblo Deco architectural details.The KiMo Theater - An Example of Pueblo Deco ArchitectureDo You Know What Pueblo Deco Style Is?Pueblo Deco Decor Is Evident at the KiMo TheaterLindy's, a Route 66 Cafe, touts the "Best Chili in Town"Lindy's Coffee Shop, a Route 66 Cafe
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