Westside 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 acclaimed art galleries.
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 theatre scene and fascinating museums.
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.
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.
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Learn about the 19 Pueblo tribes of New Mexico through exhibits, performances and craft demonstrations at this popular cultural attraction.
ABQ BioPark Aquarium
Make time to visit the sea animals who live in ABQ BioPark Aquarium during your trip to Albuquerque. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its lively festivals.
Activities
Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Rides at Sunrise
Private Hot Air Balloon Flights with Elevated New Mexico
The Ghost Tour of Old Town - New Mexico's oldest Ghost Walk - Since 2001
Guided Bicycle Nature Tour of Albuquerque - Daily
Our pick of the best Westside Hotel Deals
Hampton Inn & Suites Albuquerque-Coors Road
Room was very nice and the check in gentleman was awesome!!
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Quality Inn & Suites Albuquerque West
Hot hot tub. Food good. Staff friendly.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Super 8 by Wyndham Albuquerque West/Coors Blvd
Staff exceptional rooms ok parking well lit no place for animals to relieve themselves breakfast ok
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Sandia Peak Inn Old Town ABQ, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham
Very clean just a little bit light coming in through the shades from the outside light and some street noise
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
The Querque Hotel
Everything was just fine.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites
Nice staff. Clean room. Spa needs adjusted.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Westside
West Old Town
While visiting West Old Town, you might make a stop by sights like ABQ BioPark Aquarium and Old Town Plaza.
Old Town Albuquerque
Unique features of Old Town Albuquerque include the historical sites and restaurants. Make a stop by Old Town Plaza or Albuquerque Museum while you're exploring the area.
Sawmill Area
If you're spending some time in Sawmill Area, Explora Science Center and Children's Museum and Atomic Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Near North Valley
Near North Valley might not have many top sights, but Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and Rio Grande Trail are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Albuquerque
Downtown Albuquerque is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Sunshine Theater and El Rey Theater while you're in town.
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.
