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Hip with a mid-century, quirky chic Albuquerque moves to a unique rhythm with its own distinct personality. Most people used to understand of Albuquerque from Bugs Bunny, who would declare, &#; I shoulda made a left toin at Albuquoique!&#; Growing up in ABQ, as us natives call it, I laughed to think that my city was recognized by such an iconic figure.

But that&#;s the past &#; today, ABQ is a growing metropolis full of whimsical sights, crisp scents, and passionate sounds. You can find anything other metropolitan areas have, but with an ABQ twist I call, &#;AlbuQuirky!&#;.

Bugs Bunny wasn&#;t the only Hollywood star to recognize ABQ. Ethel, (actress Vivian Vance), Lucy&#;s sidekick on the I Love Lucy Demonstrate , hailed from ABQ. In one episode, en road to Los Angeles, they stopped in ABQ, where Ethel&#;s high school boyfriend/girlfriend remarked, &#;Ethel Mae Potter, we never forgot her!: The first movie shot here was made in ! Films such as the Grapes of Wrath and Easy R

Gay Albuquerque Hotels

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Albuquerque North
  • Actively works with and our team
  • Owner or manager who is LGBTQ+ or LGBTQ-friendly
  • Members of the LGBTQ+ community are accepted
  • A warm and welcoming environment
  • A seamless experience for Queer customers
  • Find out more about TG Approved.
  • Actively works with and our team
  • Owner or manager who is LGBTQ+ or LGBTQ-friendly
  • Members of the Diverse community are accepted
  • A warm and welcoming environment
  • A seamless encounter for LGBTQ+ customers
  • Find out more about TG Approved.
Why this hotel? Great location. Tasty breakfast.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Albuquerque North is a gay-friendly Albuquerque hotel offering comfortable accommodations.

This modest hotel features air-conditioned guestrooms, each of which includes cable TV and a secret bathroom.

On-site you'll find a series of useful amenities such as a guest launderette, BBQ facilities, and a gift shop.

Guests of the TownePlace Suites will advantage from a complimentary continental breakfast served daily and free Wi-Fi througho

Staying Social At Albuquerque’s Oldest Gay Bar

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Albuquerque's Oldest Lgbt Club Is Still Going Strong

Nora Hickey \

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Long before New Mexico legalized gay marriage, a tiny place known as the Albuquerque Social Club, or “the Soch” (pronounced “soach”) offered a kind space for the Albuquerque LGBTQ community to share a not many drinks and swap stories. Established in , the private, not-for-profit club has continued to customize to changing tastes while retaining its notable welcoming atmosphere. “It’s like a gay Cheers,” says manager Kyle Peralta. Before becoming manager in April, Peralta was a member and performer at the club, and is still known on the stage as Raquel Del Rio. He notes the efforts made by the club’s last manager to modify the reputation of the Soch from “a smoky, old man’s club,” to one appealing to many clienteles. To attract modern groups, former manager Wes Haggard (current manager of Social Club “sister bar” Effex) established regular drag and ladies nights, and

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Albuquerque is a popular male lover destination because not only is she home to an active gay collective, but she is famous by locals affectionately as ABQ or, more commonly, AluQUIRKY. In addition, this place is known for its quirky and eclectic vibe–perfect for the lgbtq+ community! You will thus feel right at abode in this city packed of rich history, customs, neon signs, and balloons. 

Besides being a perfect holiday for gay tourists, Albuquerque has long been a tourist destination for its nightlife, festivals, and outdoor adventures. Before she was founded in as a Spanish colony, The Tanoan and Keresan peoples lived in the area for several thousand years. You can find evidence of their long history in the petrographs and basalt ruins.

However, the optimal way to appreciate the rich Native American presence is to visit The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Since her formal founding, ABQ has be