Rio Grande Blvd Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rio Grande Blvd
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 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.
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.
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 acclaimed art galleries.
Activities
Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
The Ghost Tour of Old Town - New Mexico's oldest Ghost Walk - Since 2001
Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Rides at Sunrise
Albuquerque Desert Shadows Rising Ghost Tour
Romantic Rendezvous: Albuquerque’s Enchanting Couple’s Walk
Our pick of the best Rio Grande Blvd Hotel Deals
The Querque Hotel
Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025
Hotel 505
Reviewed on 19 Aug. 2025
Crowne Plaza Albuquerque by IHG
Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025
ARRIVE Albuquerque
Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2025
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Albuquerque Midtown
Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Albuquerque Northeast
Reviewed on 19 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rio Grande Blvd
Near North Valley
Near North Valley might not have many top sights, but Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
West Old Town
While visiting West Old Town, you might make a stop by sights like ABQ BioPark Aquarium and Old Town Plaza.
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.
Albuquerque Original Townsite
While visiting Albuquerque Original Townsite, you might make a stop by sights like El Rey Theater and Telephone Museum of New Mexico.