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Place #1
Distance: 0.00mi , Attraction : Omaha Mall Cinnabon
Map Pin
10030 Coors Bypass NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114, USA
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Cottonwood Mall (JC Penney Parking Lot)
You're here! I trust your drive was pleasant. Go ahead and park in front of JC Penney while I kick off the tour. Let's start with some background to ensure we're all on the same wavelength.
"Breaking Bad" was a TV drama shot in Albuquerque from 2008 to 2013, focusing on Walter White (played by Bryan Cranston),

a seemingly ordinary high school chemistry teacher who gets a rather grim diagnosis of terminal lung cancer with a prognosis of only a couple of years left to enjoy life.
Walter is a dedicated family man whose primary concern is the future of his wife, Skyler (played by Anna Gunn), their son, Walter Jr. (played by RJ Mitte),
and their baby daughter, Holly. As an example, to protect the family from worry, he initially keeps his medical condition a secret.
Later that day, the Whites are joined by Skyler's sister Marie (played by Betsy Brandt) and her husband, Hank Schrader (played by Dean Norris), who is a local DEA agent.

Hank, who is a lot to deal with but cares about his family, senses that something is off with his brother-in-law. To lift Walter's spirits, Hank offers to take him on a DEA bust at a nearby drug lab. While they wait, Hank updates Walter on the lucrative world of meth production.
Hank and his partner leave the vehicle with Walt in the backseat and enter the house to make the arrest. As soon as the commotion starts in the house, Walt spots someone escaping through a window next door. Surprise! His former problem student, Jesse Pinkman (played by Aaron Paul), recognizes Walter right back.
Although Walter is confident that Marie and Hank will care for the kids and Skyler, his pride drives him to want to provide for their future. But how?
Walt concocts a plan to use his formidable chemistry expertise to cook up some meth and, with his ex-student Jesse's help and connections, he could sell a few batches and attain the legacy for his heirs.
But here's the catch: he has to be super careful that Hank, who is laser-focused on the meth market, doesn't get suspicious. That will be a tall order since Hank and Marie are involved in the White family life.
This adds delightful suspense and drama, as Walt could easily be caught red-handed.
After "Breaking Bad" wrapped up, "Better Call Saul" emerged as a prequel. Instead of pure drama, it's a dramedy set in the early to mid-2000s, years before the events of "Breaking Bad."
The lead character, Jimmy McGill (played by Bob Odenkirk),is an aspiring lawyer and natural con artist who gradually spirals into moral decline, eventually becoming the self-serving criminal defense attorney Saul Goodman, who later assists Walter with his drug empire.
Key characters include Mike Ehrmantraut (played by Jonathan Banks),
(audio clip)
a former corrupt cop turned fixer for drug traffickers who also teams up with Walt in "Breaking Bad"; Kim Wexler, Jimmy's love interest (played by Rhea Seehorn); Jimmy's big brother and attorney, Chuck McGill (played by Michael McKean); Howard Hamlin, Chuck's law partner (played by Patrick Fabian); and Gus Fring, a local leader by day and a drug kingpin by night (played brilliantly by Giancarlo Esposito).

So, what does all that have to do with Cottonwood Mall?
In the first episode of every season of "Better Call Saul," except for season 6, we see Gene Takavic (aka Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman) working at a Cinnabon in a mall in Omaha, Nebraska. This mall is where those scenes were filmed—Cottonwood Mall in Albuquerque.
So why Cinnabon? In "Breaking Bad," Saul Goodman, while waiting for new identities in the vacuum store basement, says, Cinnabon was thrilled to be name-dropped on a hot TV show and quickly jumped on social media, targeting Bob Odenkirk and sharing a link to their careers page to keep the excitement alive.
The production team of "Breaking Bad" noticed Cinnabon's enthusiasm. Not only did they allow the use of their name and logo, but they also collaborated with the "Better Call Saul" production crew.
The Cinnabon at Cottonwood Mall, which had previously closed, was revived. Cinnabon sent equipment, packaging, products, and more to turn it into a functioning location. They even coordinated staffing with employees from other places to play extras in Gene Takavic's (Jimmy's) bakery scenes. They consulted on the authenticity of the scenes. They trained Bob Odenkirk to whip up their famous, gooey, and delicious cinnamon rolls.
Oh, and here's a fun fact: none of the three indoor shopping malls in Omaha, NE, have Cinnabons.
When you're ready, check your device for instructions on heading to the next destination, Hamlin, Hamlin, and McGill. I'll catch up with you a little further down the road.
Head east out of the parking lot toward Cottonwood Mall Drive. The JC Penney main entrance should be in your rearview mirror. Take a left onto Cottonwood Mall Drive. This is the road that loops the mall. At the first stop sign, you will make a right.

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Place #2
Distance: 0.46mi
Map Pin
10001 Coors Rd, Albuquerque, NM 87114, USA
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Quiz Question #1
You are traveling on Coors Bypass Boulevard and should stay in the left lane. Our next destination is the Pan American Building located at 100 Sun Avenue Northeast, which we should reach in about 11 minutes.

Thank you, Jimmy, for reminding us that it is quiz time! Along the tour, I will pose some trivia questions from "Breaking Bad" or "Better Call Saul." I'll be testing to see who is a true "Breaking Baddie." Please keep score along the way. You can play as a group or individually, and I hope there is more than one person in the car.

Let's start with a 10-point "Breaking Bad" quiz question: "What name does Walter White use for his drug dealings?" You'll receive 10 points for this question. Take a few moments to think about your answer.
Tour itinerary stops | Additional places you'll see on this self-guided tour

Map Pin Place 1 Cottonwood Mall (JC Penney Parking Lot)
Map Pin Place 2 Quiz Question #1
Map Pin Place 3 Answer to Quiz Question #1
Map Pin Place 4 Pan American Building - 5150 San Francisco Rd NE, Albuquerque
Map Pin Place 5 Quiz Question #2
Map Pin Place 6 Answer to Quiz Question #2
Map Pin Place 7 Directions
Map Pin Place 8 Sunset Pointe Apartments - 6500 Montgomery Blvd NE, Albuquerque
Map Pin Place 9 Trivia Time
Map Pin Place 10 3816 Piermont Dr NE, Albuquerque
Map Pin Place 11 The Bourbon House-9800 Montgomery Blvd NE # 2, Albuquerque
Map Pin Place 12 Quiz Question #3
Map Pin Place 13 Quiz3!
Map Pin Place 14 4901 Cumbre Del Sur Ct NE, Albuquerque
Map Pin Place 15 Quiz Question 4
Map Pin Place 16 Quiz #4 Answer
Map Pin Place 17 Directions
Map Pin Place 18 Mister Car Wash
Map Pin Place 19 One Executive Plaza - 8500 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque
Map Pin Place 20 Quiz Question #5
Map Pin Place 21 Quiz Question 5 Answer
Map Pin Place 22 4401 Adams St SE, Albuquerque
Map Pin Place 23 Trivia #2
Map Pin Place 24 1208 Jefferson St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
Map Pin Place 25 Trivia and Quiz Question 6
Map Pin Place 26 Quiz Question #6 Answer
Map Pin Place 27 1613 Candelaria Rd NW
Map Pin Place 28 Quiz Question #7
Map Pin Place 29 Quiz Question 7 Answer
Map Pin Place 30 123 Edith Blvd NE, Albuquerque
Map Pin Place 31 Trivia #3
Map Pin Place 32 500 1st St NW, Albuquerque
Map Pin Place 33 Roundabout Instructions
Map Pin Place 34 Java Joes - 906 Park Ave SW, Albuquerque
Map Pin Place 35 Dog House - 1224 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque,
Map Pin Place 36 1612 San Cristobal Rd SW, Albuquerque
Map Pin Place 37 322 16th St SW, Albuquerque, NM
Map Pin Place 38 1501 San Patricio Avenue SW, Albuquerque
Map Pin Place 39 Question Answer 8!
Map Pin Place 40 Quiz Question #8 Answer
Map Pin Place 41 Trivia Time
Map Pin Place 42 El Moreno Restaurante y Paleteria - 2511 Isleta Blvd SW Albuquerque
Map Pin Place 43 Twisters - 4275 Isleta SW, Albuquerque
Map Pin Place 44 Quiz Question #9
Map Pin Place 45 Quiz Question #9 Answer
Map Pin Place 46 Giant Rattlesnake
Map Pin Place 47 Netflix Albuquerque Studio - 5656 Avedon Ave SE, Albuquerque



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+ How long does this tour take?
Most travelers complete this tour in approximately 3 to 4 hours, depending on pace, time spent at each stop, and optional detours. Having said that, please remember that self-guided tours are extremly flexible (you can start, pause, continue anytime) and everyone has their own pace.
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This self-guided driving tour includes 47 stops, covering top attractions such as Cottonwood Mall (JC Penney Parking Lot), Quiz Question #1, Answer to Quiz Question #1, Pan American Building - 5150 San Francisco Rd NE, Albuquerque, Quiz Question #2.
+ Where does the tour start?
The tour starts at Cottonwood Mall (JC Penney Parking Lot) (Address: 10030 Coors Bypass NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114, USA). You can begin the tour there or join from any stop along the route.
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