By Cheri Sicard
If you were a fan of the hit TV show Breaking Bad, you are going to want to check out the video below from Traveling Robert, a 1st place winner in our 2024 RV video awards (as voted by RVtravel.com readers). In it, Robert takes us on a Breaking Bad tour of Albuquerque, NM, in his own unique style.
Actually, Breaking Bad is just one component of Robert’s explorations of Albuquerque, New Mexico’s largest city. As with most of his videos, his explorations go beyond a single attraction or point of interest. Therefore, it’s a good video to watch for anyone planning an Albuquerque visit, regardless of your affinity for the show.
Robert made the Albuquerque North/Bernalillo KOA home for his trip. Another plus to this spot for beer lovers is that it happens to be located right next door to a brewery.
Breaking Bad tour of Albuquerque + itinerary
Here are some of the Albuquerque sights and attractions we get to vicariously travel along to:
Twisters: This Albuquerque restaurant was the original location for Breaking Bad’s Los Pollos Hermanos. Today they serve up burgers and other fast food fare. You’ll find a small Breaking Bad exhibit in the restaurant’s back corner, and they offer Breaking Bad tours in an RV.
Old Town Albuquerque: This includes parts of Route 66, historic structures, New Mexico wine tasting, art galleries, several Rio Grande crossings, and more.
Historic Nob Hill: Route 66 runs through this iconic Albuquerque neighborhood.
Route 66 Casino: A Mother Road-themed casino.
Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul filming locations: These include Chuck McGill’s house from the prequel Better Call Saul; the Fork Kitchen and Bar (now the Clyde Hotel), again from Better Call Saul; the Civic Plaza and the Bernalillo County courthouse; Loyola’s Diner; the Mister Car Wash (owned by Skyler White in Breaking Bad); Walter White’s house; Hank Schrader’s house; Tohajillo (Canyoncito), NM.
Architectural points of interest: The spaceship or “Bug” house, traditional architecture, and other interesting homes and buildings.
Sandia Peak Tramway: This peak’s name comes from the Spanish word for watermelon because of its reddish color. This is the longest aerial tram in the Americas (until 2010, it was the longest in the world).
Petroglyph National Monument: Close to town, you can see 1000s of petroglyphs on the trails here.
Note from Emily: On my recent trip to Albuquerque, I spent some time in the Breaking Bad Store right in Old Town. The first half of the store is an incredible gift store with everything imaginable Breaking Bad-themed. The back half is a museum with many, many props from the show. If you’re a fan, you won’t want to miss this!
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Thank you, Cheri, for the video review! I think that we were in Santa Fe a few years ago; at least I don’t recall trying to spell Albuquerque until now. In any case, that is the solitary time that I have been in New Mexico. Have a great day and safe travels!