Desert Ridge Place Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.

Albuquerque Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Albuquerque Convention Center during your trip to Albuquerque. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.

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.

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 acclaimed art galleries.

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 lively festivals.
Activities

Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride

The Ghost Tour of Old Town - New Mexico's oldest Ghost Walk - Since 2001

ABQ Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride

Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Albuquerque, NM

Historic Old Town Albuquerque smart phone App/Audio Walking Tour

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

The Querque Hotel
Decent Hotel, room was clean but sliding door needed to be fixed, breakfast was good, and staff was helpful.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Isleta Resort and Casino
The bathtub was dirty. Everything was fine.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque
Everything was great
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel
The very best
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Hyatt Place Albuquerque Airport
Everything was great as always.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites
Extremely good place to stay
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Desert Ridge Place

North Albuquerque Acres
Though North Albuquerque Acres may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sandia Peak Tramway and Sandia Casino.

Northeast Heights
If you're spending some time in Northeast Heights, Cliff's Amusement Park and ABQ Uptown are top sights worth seeing.

Balloon Fiesta Park - North I-25
If you're spending some time in Balloon Fiesta Park - North I-25, Cliff's Amusement Park and Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Alamedan Valley
If you're spending some time in Alamedan Valley, Adobe Theater and Sandia Trails are top sights worth seeing.

North Valley
You'll enjoy the mountain views and breweries in North Valley. You might want to make time for a stop at Rio Grande or Adobe Theater.

Uptown
Uptown is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Winrock Shopping Center and ABQ Uptown, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Albuquerque.
