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Nob Hill Chile Drop

An activity in Nob Hill, free to visit and worth about 2.5 hours. Best time to go: Dec 31, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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Why go

A giant lighted red chile is lowered at midnight over Central Avenue at Hotel Zazz, with a street party from about 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Nob Hill, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 activities and 1 place for a drink. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Hotel Zazz and Guild Cinema.

Type
Activity · Nightlife
Neighborhood
Nob Hill
Price
Free
Time needed
2.5 hr
Best time
Dec 31, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 1 beyond Nob Hill. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Hotel Zazz

    A Route 66 hotel on Central Avenue in Nob Hill that hosts the chile drop out front.

    Stay · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Guild Cinema

    A single-screen independent cinema on Central Avenue showing art-house, foreign and cult films, with its neon sign lit after dark.

    Activity · 0.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Two Fools Tavern

    A snug Irish pub on Central Avenue with a long whiskey list, Irish breakfasts and pints.

    Drinks · 0.4 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Frontier Restaurant

    Busy diner across from the university since 1971, known for breakfast burritos and sweet rolls.

    Food · Albuquerque · 0.9 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Frontier Restaurant

    A sprawling, cheap Route 66 diner across from UNM since 1971, known for breakfast burritos, green chile stew and sweet rolls.

    Food · 0.9 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Artichoke Cafe

    A long-running special-occasion restaurant in East Downtown, known for steamed artichokes and seasonal New American plates.

    Food · 2.2 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Nob Hill Chile Drop is a stop on our Albuquerque New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More things to do in Nob Hill

Another curated activity in Nob Hill. See the full Nob Hill guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on Albuquerque

Our climate figures for Nob Hill come from nearby Albuquerque. Average daily highs in Albuquerque run from 48°F in December to 96°F in June; July is usually the wettest month. For Nob Hill Chile Drop itself, we suggest: Dec 31, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Modelled monthly averages for Albuquerque from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Albuquerque weather by month (covers Nob Hill).

Getting there

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Coordinates
35.07988, -106.60284
Destination
Nob Hill, New Mexico

Nob Hill Chile Drop: quick answers

How much time do you need at Nob Hill Chile Drop?

Plan on about 2.5 hours at Nob Hill Chile Drop. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Nob Hill Chile Drop?

Our pick: Dec 31, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Insider tip: Free to watch from the street; arrive by 11 p.m. to stand close to the drop.

Is Nob Hill Chile Drop free?

Yes, we list Nob Hill Chile Drop as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Nob Hill Chile Drop?

Nob Hill Chile Drop appears on Albuquerque New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Nob Hill.

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