Support your local economy this year when shopping for holiday gifts – come to Old Town Albuquerque! Why, you ask? Here are 10 reasons:
1. FIND THAT ONE OF A KIND UNIQUE ITEM – Old Town has special gifts for everyone on your list that you just won’t find in a mall. Shopping in Old Town is a truly delightful experience. Unique items from around the world, as well as those that are distinctly Southwestern, can be found in more than 150 shops, boutiques, galleries and artist studios.
2. CREATE JOBS & JOB SECURITY – According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses represent 99.7% of all employer firms in the U.S. economy. Small businesses employ 50% of all private sector employees and created 65% of the net new jobs over the past 17 years. Several hundred people are employed within Old Town.
3. THE “OLD TOWN” AMBIANCE – Shopping in Old Town is always a beautiful experience, but it is especially enchanting when decked out for the Holiday Season! Unique historic architecture, the huge Christmas Tree in Plaza Don Luis, the romantic Gazebo on the Plaza and the charming patios and courtyards will make your shopping trip an exciting adventure. LUMINARIAS (Farolitos) - Thousands of visitors and residents come to Old Town on Christmas Eve and during
the Holiday Stroll (Friday, December 2, 2011) to see the spectacular display of luminarias. Candles are set in a bed of sand inside the bottom of a paper bag. When lit, they create a golden glow. Thousands of luminarias line the Church, Plaza, streets and walkways of Old Town.
4. EXPERTS YOU CAN TALK TO – Old Town’s Specialty Shops know their stuff! Merchants have dedicated their lives to learning their trades. Would you prefer ask the teenage department store cashier about the special gift you’re buying, or to ask the actual artisan who lovingly hand crafted the item?
5. KEEP YOUR MONEY IN ALBUQUERQUE – Money spent in Old Town is more likely to stay within Albuquerque. Old Town’s Merchants typically bank with local banks, use services from local firms, buy advertising space in local publications and support other Albuquerque businesses in all that they do.
6. YOU DESERVE A BETTER MEAL THAN CAN BE FOUND IN A FOOD COURT - Enjoy the spice & flair of our traditional cuisine at one of the dozen restaurants, cafes & coffee shops featuring everything from the All-American hamburger to fine continental cuisine. Need a double espresso or a chocolate pick me up so that you can shop till you drop? Take your pick from Old Town’s finest purveyors.
7. MAKE A DATE OUT OF IT! Take a break & have some fun while out doing your shopping. Take a guided tour, explore a local museum, look at the Christmas Lights or enjoy live entertainment that is sure to put a spring in your step.
8. FRIENDS & FAMILY CAN VISIT WITHOUT HAVING TO SPEND HOURS CLEANING! Several Hotel, Motels and Bed & Breakfasts are within walking distance to Old Town.
9. BE A PART OF THE HISTORY AND TRADITION! People have been spending the Holiday Season in Old Town for the past 305 years. For over three centuries Old Town has been the crossroads of the Southwest. It is a Historical Zone of the City of Albuquerque and is still home to many families whose ancestors founded the town. Shopping in Old Town is a celebration of what it means to live in the Southwest!
10. CREATING GOODWILL - YOU WILL FEEL GOOD ABOUT THE MONEY YOU SPENT! You’ll feel great that you found spectacular gifts for the people you love; sold to you by people who not only LOVE what they do, but are legitimately grateful for your purchase and truly appreciate your business. You supported Albuquerque’s economy! Good for you!
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