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 theatre scene and lively festivals.
Albuquerque Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Albuquerque Convention Center during your trip to Albuquerque. Experience the area's fascinating museums and lively festivals.
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.
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 lively festivals.
Activities
Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
Evening Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque
Private Hot Air Balloon Flights with Elevated New Mexico
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 Westside Hotel Deals
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Albuquerque West
Can’t sleep because of highway noise. Breakfast terrible
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Albuquerque West
Everything was clean and updated. Breakfast had a good selection and it was good.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Albuquerque-Coors Road
Toilet broken in room no one available to fix
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Sandia Peak Inn Old Town ABQ, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham
Rooms were clean and staff was very nice and accommodating.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Querque Hotel
Clean room, air worked. Breakfast wasn’t anything to write home on however very clean
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Sandia Resort And Casino
Hotel and casino was great. Staff was extremely rude and not helpful at all. Everyone we asked questions seemed bothered by it, or just simply rude. Probably wouldn’t return.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
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.
Wells Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wells Park and surrounding area, you can visit Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and Explora Science Center and Children's Museum.
Downtown Albuquerque
Downtown Albuquerque is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Albuquerque Civic Plaza and Sunshine Theater while you're in town.
