University and Nob Hill

Located along Central Avenue (Historic Route 66), Nob Hill is the area from the Triangle (Monte Vista Arts District) just east of the University of New Mexico on the west to Highland on the East. You will enjoy fine art galleries, antique malls, casual cafes, galleries, historic buildings, and much more. Nob Hill's Route 66 personality has contributed to Nob Hill's blend of roadside architecture designed to appeal to the weary motorist, and storefronts designed to appeal to neighborhood shoppers. Marking the boundaries of the 15 block long Nob Hill Business District is a pair of distinctive, neon-lighted arches.

This eclectic area is a mix of art deco, Spanish colonial, pueblo and modern architectural styles. It has undergone a recent facelift and the Nob Hill Merchants Association has revitalized and reclaimed this formerly run-down neighborhood. Once-bland strip malls now house a mix of retailers, galleries and coffee houses that cater to students from the nearby University of New Mexico as well as the locals who drop in for a little gossip. Closer to the university are a variety of restaurants, delis and sidewalk cafes that offer fare from the far reaches of the world. The award-winning Olympia Café has served authentic Greek cuisine from the same location since 1972. Just east of the Nob Hill area lie the New Mexico State Fair grounds, home of the sixth largest state fair in the US.

The University of New Mexico now occupies 600 acres along old Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque! Surrounding this grand university are many neighborhoods and communities. 

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