Albuquerque offers to its visitors and residents plenty of shopping options. There is a wide variety of shops, from beautiful specialty to gifts shops, amazing open markets, spectacular shopping malls, and unique galleries and clothes shops. Take this walking tour for a unique shopping experience in Albuquerque.
1) Andrews Pueblo Pottery
Andrews Pueblo Pottery was opened in 1974. It is one of the most well-known art galleries in Albuquerque. It offers authentic Native American pottery, which includes fetish carvings, jewelry, paintings and sculptures, baskets and beadwork. All the pieces are hand-made, and some of them are historical and hard-to-find items.
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2) Candy Lady
Candy Lady is a chocolate shop in Old Town, Albuquerque. It is one of the most famous specialty shops in the city. Candy Lady features over 20 flavors of fudge, black licorice, Fresh Dipped and Glazed Fruits, Hand Made Chocolates, Custom Cakes, Hard Candy and so much more. All the sweets offered by the shop are handmade according to old family recipes. They also offer free samples.
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3) La Casita de Kaleidoscopes
La Casita de Kaleidoscopes was opened in 1993 as a gallery. Today, they offer a wide range of amazing Kaleidoscopes of all styles. It is one of the most famous specialty shops in Albuquerque, being conveniently located in the Old Town neighborhood of Albuquerque. La Casita de Kaleidoscopes is considered to be a "must-visit" tourist attraction for people of all ages.
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4) Nizhoni Moses Ltd.
Nizhoni Moses Ltd. is located in the Old Town, Albuquerque. It specializes in Native American Art of the southwest. Here you can find a wide selection of carvings, fetishes, pottery and woven fabrics.
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5) Gertrude Zachary Jewelry
Gertrude Zachary Jewelry was opened in 1991. It specializes in Southwestern American Indian jewelry. The Zachary store is one of the most famous jewelry shops in Albuquerque, offering unique handmade pieces. They use only high-quality and rare materials, like North-American turquoise and rare Mediterranean coral.
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