Uptown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Balloon Fiesta Park
After visiting Balloon Fiesta Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Albuquerque. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.
Albuquerque Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Albuquerque Convention Center during your trip to Albuquerque. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals.
University of New Mexico
Enjoy the student vibe at University of New Mexico as part of your travels around Albuquerque. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals.
ABQ BioPark Zoo
Enjoy a day filled with animal encounters as you watch exotic creatures from all over the world, including powerful and ferocious predators.
Old Town Plaza
You can find out about the history of Albuquerque with a visit to Old Town Plaza. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Sandia Peak Tramway
You can take time to visit Sandia Peak Tramway during your travels to Albuquerque. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its lively festivals.
Activities
Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
The Original 8pm Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque - since 2001
Guided Bicycle Nature Tour of Albuquerque - Daily
Historic Old Town Albuquerque smart phone App/Audio Walking Tour
Albuquerque Desert Shadows Rising Ghost Tour
Amazing Art Walk: Albuquerque Murals Abound!
Our pick of the best Uptown Hotel Deals
Marriott Albuquerque
Very nice rooms
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Albuquerque/Uptown
The staff was courteous, the room was good, my only complaint is that breakfast was late. They did not have everything out until 20 after. I felt sorry for the people who had to leave to catch a flight. They probably had indigestion because they had to eat and run.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown
Excellent staff!
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Albuquerque Uptown
Great room
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Element Albuquerque Uptown
I would stay again.. we leaft before breakfast ..but the early options were great.. the staff was amazing .. best stay that I have had in a long time
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque Uptown
The room was clean and the staff were very friendly.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown
International District
While visiting International District, you might make a stop by sights like The Downs Racetrack and Casino and Expo New Mexico.
Nob Hill
Unique features of Nob Hill include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Mariposa Gallery or Aux Dog Theater while you're exploring the area.
North Campus
While visiting North Campus, you might make a stop by sights like UNM North Golf Course and University of New Mexico Campus Observatory.
Martineztown-Santa Barbara
Martineztown-Santa Barbara might not have many top sights, but Sunshine Theater and Maxwell Museum of Anthropology are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Northeast Heights
If you're spending some time in Northeast Heights, Putt-Putt Golf and Games and ABQ Uptown are top sights worth seeing.
Wells Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wells Park and surrounding area, you can visit Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and Explora Science Center and Children's Museum.
