Sawmill Area Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sawmill Area
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.

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.

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

Private Hot Air Balloon Flights with Elevated New Mexico

Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Rides at Sunrise

Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Albuquerque, NM

Virtual History, Legends and Lore Old Town Stroll of Albuquerque

The Ghost Tour of Old Town - New Mexico's oldest Ghost Walk - Since 2001
Our pick of the best Sawmill Area Hotel Deals

Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town
Clean room and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

Hotel Chaco
This is a beautiful hotel but charging a Resort fee when we arrived at 4 PM went out to an early diner, left at 9 am and used nothing the hotel had to offer seem more like a GREED FEE
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

The Querque Hotel
Great location. Personable and professional staff. Comfy and clean.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites
Rooms are spacious clean safe area many choices of places to eat.. comfy beds
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

Crowne Plaza Albuquerque by IHG
Thank you for early check in and late check out.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Albuquerque Midtown
Staff was extremely friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sawmill Area

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.

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.

West Old Town
While visiting West Old Town, you might make a stop by sights like ABQ BioPark Aquarium and Old Town Plaza.

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.

Clayton Heights-Lomas Del Cielo
While visiting Clayton Heights-Lomas Del Cielo, you might make a stop by sights like Isotopes Park and University Stadium.
