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Albuquerque Gay Guide and Photo Gallery

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New Mexico's largest city, Albuquerque is also one of the most gay-friendly cities in the Southwest. Home to the state's largest airport, "Duke City" is where many visitors to Santa Fe, Taos, and other parts of the Land of Enchantment begin their trips. But Albuquerque is far more than a mere pass-through destination - this city in the shadows of the 10,600-foot Sandia Mountains offers an exceptional mix of arts and culture, outdoor recreation (note the mild, sunny climate), and wonderful food. Here's a look at the region's most compelling attractions, gay-friendly businesses, historic inns, Route 66 sights, and panoramic vistas, from the mountains to the vast high-desert mesas.

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Apothecary Lounge, at the historic Hotel Parq Central, in downtown AlbuquerqueDowntown Albuquerque, looking east along Central Ave. (Rte. 66)KiMo Theatre, the Pueblo Deco icon on Route 66 in downtown AlbuquerqueJuan Tabo Basin Picnic Area, following a light snowfall
Blackbird Buvette, a gay-friendly cafe and live music bar downtownAlbuquerque Social Club, private gay bar in Nob Hill (open to all for a cover)Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway, the world's longest-such conveyanceGolden Crown Panaderia, a traditional bakery in Old Town
El Patio de Albuquerque, an inexpensive source of excellent New Mexican cuisineHotel Parq Central, Albuquerque, New Mexico - room viewLa Luz Trail, which climbs from Northeast Heights to Sandia CrestMarble Brewery and Pub in downtown Albuquerque
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