Central New Mexico Travel Guide
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Downtown Santa Fe
Visitors to Downtown Santa Fe rave about its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries. You might also want to make some time to see Lensic Performing Arts Center or Georgia O'Keefe Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Northeast Heights
If you're spending some time in Northeast Heights, Cliff's Amusement Park and ABQ Uptown are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Historic Eastside
While visiting Historic Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like Canyon Road and Edition ONE Gallery.
Southside
Southside is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Meow Wolf and International Museum of Collage, Assemblage & Construction, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Fe.
Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites
1 night stay passing thru town. Hotel seemed a bit dated but fine for 1 night. Close to the airport and Route 66.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Nativo Lodge Hotel Albuquerque
Internet was great. Unfortunately they allow people to smoke weed in and around the facility so you can't have your balcony open unless you want to smell it. Somebody burnt their microwave popcorn and could smell that too. Otherwise, there's road noise and drag racing every night. If you want to ...
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Sandia Resort And Casino
Room was really clean and staff were very friendly
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Fort Marcy Hotel Suites by All Seasons Resort Lodging
This was a real nice place. Really close to everything in the historic and arts district. Plenty of parking and very cozy. Hope to stay here again. The host was in touch to make sure everything was good for us.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Visitors Love the Location,
I Love the View!
Beds uncomfortable. Overall the condo was clean and cozy, the overall complex was old and unkept.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Steps to the Historic Santa Fe Plaza
Very cozy casita with everything we needed, within walking distance of downtown Santa Fe attractions.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
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Popular places to visit
Santa Fe Plaza
Home to many landmarks in the heart of the city, this spacious square evokes echoes of the Spanish colonial era with its markets, bandstand and live music.
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.
Loretto Chapel
A mysterious spiral staircase with no known origin is the highlight of this former church that now acts as a wedding chapel and museum.
Albuquerque Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Albuquerque Convention Center during your trip to Albuquerque. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
Meow Wolf
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Meow Wolf during your trip to Santa Fe. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this walkable area.
Activities
Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
The 8pm Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque - the BEST since 2001
Historic Old Town Albuquerque smart phone App/Audio Walking Tour
Albuquerque Desert Shadows Rising Ghost Tour
Guided Bicycle Nature Tour of Albuquerque - Daily
Private Full Day Albuquerque Tour (with Hotel Pickup & Dropoff)
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