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ABOUT US


ABOUT THE SHOP

The idea for The Next Best Thing to Being There came to me (Sidney Mallard) many years ago.

Originally I wanted to have a puppet shop. The Next Best Thing to Being There has puppets, imports from all over the world, a few Asian and European vintage pieces, jewelry, maps, patio accessories, and many other fun gifts for yourself or your friends.

The Next Best Thing to Being There is a shop that is intended to be a destination for people interested in people, places, and things.


THE SAWMILL NEIGHBORHOOD

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The Next Best Thing To Being There shop is located on the southeast border of the Sawmill area of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Once a predominately industrial neighborhood, this area is one of the oldest pockets of the city and is just north of Old Town.