At A Glance: Uptown

Uptown is Albuquerque’s commercial core, where upscale shopping centers and offi ce spaces meet quiet residential streets. It offers a blend of urban convenience and suburban comfort. Homes range from classic mid-century ranch-style residences to contemporary townhomes. With parks, dining, and top-rated schools nearby, Uptown is popular with both young professionals and established families.

Distance from Airport: 9.8 miles/15.77 kilometers

Activities: Shopping, dining, rodeo, performing arts, weekly flea market

Highlights: Annual New Mexico State Fair, upscale shopping, mall shopping, dining

The Uptown area is the heart of the city’s modern shopping and business district, including the 222,000-square-foot retail center ABQ Uptown, where you will find a mix of big national brands and local specialty and boutique shops. The neighborhood is home to a wide variety of shopping, dining and lodging options. Uptown offers everything from high-rise hotels to smaller, mid-range hotels, and its dining includes well-known national and New Mexican restaurants.

EXPO New Mexico hosts the New Mexico State Fair every September and major events throughout the year. EXPO New Mexico also hosts a popular flea market every weekend, as well as regular arts and crafts shows, horse shows, concerts and sporting events at Tingley Coliseum.