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 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 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.

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 acclaimed theatre scene.

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 acclaimed art galleries.

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Learn about the 19 Pueblo tribes of New Mexico through exhibits, performances and craft demonstrations at this popular cultural attraction.
Activities

Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride

Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Albuquerque, NM

Guided Bicycle Nature Tour of Albuquerque - Daily

Historic Old Town Albuquerque smart phone App/Audio Walking Tour

Albuquerque Desert Shadows Rising Ghost Tour
Our pick of the best Westside Hotel Deals

Hampton Inn & Suites Albuquerque-Coors Road
Clean room great breakfast
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Quality Inn & Suites Albuquerque West
Room was good, bed and pillows nice and comfortable.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Albuquerque West
super
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites
Nice hotel for the money
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

The Querque Hotel
My first staying here and i gotta say, my experience was great. Staff was super nice. Definitely be staying again.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 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 Albuquerque Museum 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 KiMo Theater and Sunshine 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.

