Uptown 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 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.

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.

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 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.

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 acclaimed art galleries.
Things to do

Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride

The 8pm Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque - the BEST since 2001

Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Albuquerque, NM

Guided Bicycle Nature Tour of Albuquerque - Daily

Albuquerque Desert Shadows Rising Ghost Tour

Private Full Day Albuquerque Tour (with Hotel Pickup & Dropoff)
Top hotels in Uptown

Marriott Albuquerque
My vehicle along with 7 others were vandalized over night of March 5th to March 6. Today is March 8th no one has gotten in touch with me. I had no idea such a thing could happen on such a nice property. My husband was the first to report the incident after he came down and found our vehicle had 2 ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Hyatt Place Albuquerque/Uptown
Clean room and super friendly staff
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown
Very nice atmosphere. Welcoming and relaxing. Great customer service and hospitality!!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton Albuquerque Uptown
Parking was great, hot breakfast was good, checkin desk was very nice
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque Uptown
Located in Uptown Albuquerque. Convenient for shopping and restaurant choices. Newly upgrade and very clean and prer
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Element Albuquerque Uptown
The entire facility was very fresh and clean. The rooftop bar was the icing on the cake! The views are spectacular!
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown

International District
While visiting International District, you might make a stop by sights like The Downs Racetrack and Casino and Expo New Mexico.

Nob Hill
Unique features of Nob Hill include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Aux Dog Theater or Mariposa Gallery while you're exploring the area.

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 The Pit and Isotopes Park.

Northeast Heights
If you're spending some time in Northeast Heights, ABQ Uptown and Coronado Center are top sights worth seeing.

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.
