La Mesa
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

Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride

12pm - Public High Noon History, Legends & Lore Tour - Guided Old Town Stroll

Guided Bicycle Nature Tour of Albuquerque - Daily

Albuquerque Art Walk: Amazing Murals Abound!

Albuquerque Desert Shadows Rising Ghost Tour
Top hotels in La Mesa

American Inn & Suites
The room was clean the shower wall needs repair and the door latch sticks and doesn't come out until you move the handle multiple times before the door locks and last the switch for the lights by the beds does not turn the light on until multiple pushes to the switch.Otherthan those three things ...
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites
Everything was as expected.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

The Querque Hotel
everything clean, polite staff, only complaint was that the heater was quite loud, but overall very good experience for the price
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Hyatt Place Albuquerque Airport
Clean and roomy.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Sandia Resort And Casino
Clean and spacious rooms. Very nice and helpfuls staff
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Nativo Lodge Hotel Albuquerque
The room was awesome and the check out time was great.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around La Mesa

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

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.

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.

Sunport
While visiting Sunport, you might make a stop by sights like Paseo del Noreste and Championship Golf Course at the University of New Mexico.

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.

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.

