Sawmill Area Travel Guide
Albuquerque
Visit Sawmill Area
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.
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 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.
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Learn about the 19 Pueblo tribes of New Mexico through exhibits, performances and craft demonstrations at this popular cultural attraction.
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 lively festivals.
Things to do
Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Rides at Sunrise
12pm - Public High Noon History, Legends & Lore Tour - Guided Old Town Stroll
Private Hot Air Balloon Flights with Elevated New Mexico
Historic Old Town Albuquerque smart phone App/Audio Walking Tour
Guided Bicycle Nature Tour of Albuquerque - Daily
Top hotels in Sawmill Area
Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town
Excellent staff
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Hotel Chaco
This is a beautiful hotel but charging a Resort fee when we arrived at 4 PM went out to an early diner, left at 9 am and used nothing the hotel had to offer seem more like a GREED FEE
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
The Querque Hotel
Everything was just fine.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites
Rooms are spacious clean safe area many choices of places to eat.. comfy beds
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Crowne Plaza Albuquerque by IHG
Staff was friendly
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
ARRIVE Albuquerque
Very courteous. Nice hotel.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sawmill Area
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.
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.
West Old Town
While visiting West Old Town, you might make a stop by sights like ABQ BioPark Aquarium and Old Town Plaza.
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.
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.
Barelas
While visiting Barelas, you might make a stop by sights like National Hispanic Cultural Center and ABQ BioPark Zoo.
