Westside Travel Guide
Albuquerque
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 art galleries 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.
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.
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Learn about the 19 Pueblo tribes of New Mexico through exhibits, performances and craft demonstrations at this popular cultural attraction.
Things to do
Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Albuquerque, NM
Guided Bicycle Nature Tour of Albuquerque - Daily
Albuquerque Desert Shadows Rising Ghost Tour
Historic Old Town Albuquerque smart phone App/Audio Walking Tour
Albuquerque Art Walk: Amazing Murals Abound!
Top hotels in Westside
Hampton Inn & Suites Albuquerque-Coors Road
clean room, polite staff
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Quality Inn & Suites Albuquerque West
The room was clean although we couldn’t get any hot water in our shower (shut off after 10 minutes). Breakfast was good but orange juice tasted a little sour. Employees were friendly. Would stay there again.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
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
The Querque Hotel
It was a short stay but what stood out was the room cleanliness and front desk staff.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Albuquerque Airport
Clean and well kept room.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Sonesta ES Suites Albuquerque
Great
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
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 Explora Science Center and Children's Museum 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.
