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 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.
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 lively festivals.
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 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.
Activities
Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
ABQ Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride
Historic Old Town Albuquerque smart phone App/Audio Walking Tour
Albuquerque Desert Shadows Rising Ghost Tour
Guided Bicycle Nature Tour of Albuquerque - Daily
Our pick of the best Westside Hotel Deals
Hampton Inn & Suites Albuquerque-Coors Road
The room was great, service was great and the stay was easy with no issues.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
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
Quality Inn & Suites Albuquerque West
Breakfast was awesome wish I could stay there tonight low on cash I wanted to go into hot tub if I can next time have a wonderful day and night thank you
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Albuquerque West
Clean room, clean sheets, good location
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Albuquerque West
Good clea room
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites
Staff great
Reviewed on 7 Jan 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 New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society 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.
