Sandia Heights Travel Guide
Albuquerque
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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 acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
Guided High Noon History, Legends & Lore Tour of Old Town
Evening Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque
Daily Guided Bicycle Nature Tour of Albuquerque
Historic Old Town Albuquerque smart phone App/Audio Walking Tour
Albuquerque Desert Shadows Rising Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Sandia Heights
The Querque Hotel
The property was next to highways but not noisy. Hotel was nice but close not the best part of town and had to initial not to hold hotel liabel for parking lot theft.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Sandia Resort And Casino
Beautiful resort, loved everything. Would be great if a few more things were added for kids to do, otherwise was very enjoyable. Low payouts at casino however, stayed for 4 days and only saw 1 person getting a payout.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel
Rooms were clean, spacious and nicely-appointed. Some mildly-annoying features: toilet paper and facial tissue were not up to the quality level of a fine hotel. They were thin, scratchy and the facial tissue was not full sized as one would expect. One more mildly-annoying feature: restaurants did ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Albuquerque Airport
The staff were great, the breakfast was fabulous. Best breakfast I have ever eaten at a hotel.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque
Staff was amazing. Room was as clean a room as I have ever stayed in.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Nativo Lodge Hotel Albuquerque
Good
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sandia Heights
Northeast Heights
If you're spending some time in Northeast Heights, Cliff's Amusement Park and ABQ Uptown are top sights worth seeing.
Balloon Fiesta Park - North I-25
If you're spending some time in Balloon Fiesta Park - North I-25, Cliff's Amusement Park and Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Foothills South
While visiting Foothills South, you might make a stop by sights like Cibola National Forest and Sandia Foothills Open Space.
Uptown
Uptown is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Winrock Shopping Center and ABQ Uptown, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Albuquerque.
Alamedan Valley
If you're spending some time in Alamedan Valley, Sandia Trails and Adobe Theater are top sights worth seeing.
North Valley
You'll enjoy the mountain views and breweries in North Valley. You might want to make time for a stop at Rio Grande or La Luz Trail.
