Sandia Park

Travel Guide

Ride the tram up to Sandia Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico to see some spectacular views. A major bonus if you do this around hot air balloon festival week and you will see balloons hovering over the city. However the line/queue to ride the tram from the base can be quite long.
Ride the tram up to Sandia Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico to see some spectacular views. A major bonus if you do this around hot air balloon festival week and you will see balloons hovering over the city. However the line/queue to ride the tram from the base can be quite long.
Sandia Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico
The view from Sandia Crest on a winter's morning is well worth the scenic drive from Albuquerque.
The view to the east from Sandia Crest.

Where to stay in Sandia Park

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Sandia Knolls

Though Sandia Knolls may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Club and Sandia Mountain Natural History Center.

Sandia Knolls
The Querque Hotel

The Querque Hotel

3 out of 5
1760 Menaul Rd NE Albuquerque NM
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,954 reviews)
The hotel clerk was extremely sweet and accommodating to our middle of the night arrival. We booked two rooms and both were very spacious, clean and comfortable. The hotel is quiet, lighted parking, security on site patrolling the parameter, we didn’t make it to breakfast sadly but it smelled amazing ...

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

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The Querque Hotel
Sonesta ES Suites Albuquerque

Sonesta ES Suites Albuquerque

3 out of 5
3300 Prospect Ave Ne Albuquerque NM
The price is €85 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
€85
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,066 reviews)
Room was nice and clean. Staff were amazing . Only thing were the beds were a bit small. Overall we enjoyed our stay .

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Sonesta ES Suites Albuquerque
Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque

Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque

3.5 out of 5
1000 Woodward Place NE Albuquerque NM
The price is €132 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
€132
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free breakfast, 24-hour room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,193 reviews)
From reception to leaving everything was great

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque
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Turquoise Trail Bungalow with Amazing Views

Turquoise Trail Bungalow with Amazing Views

Sandia Park NM
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Sandia Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions The Old Schoolhouse Gallery ...
10/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
very welcoming and responsive host. The bungalow was spotless, well-appointed and in a good location. The beds were comfortable and the living room/lounging area was perfect for conversing and watching television. The back yard was fenced--perfect for a dog.The washer and dryer appeared new and were ...

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Turquoise Trail Bungalow with Amazing Views
Amazing 4-bedroom: AC, WiFi, 2 car garage with river view in NW Albuquerque

Amazing 4-bedroom: AC, WiFi, 2 car garage with river view in NW Albuquerque

2.5 out of 5
Albuquerque NM
Stay at this holiday home in Albuquerque. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Rio Grande Nature Center State Park and Los ...
10/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
This house was a wonderful place to stay. Our host was incredibly welcoming, responsive, and easy to reach whenever we had questions or needed anything during our stay. The house was very clean, spacious, and well-maintained, making it comfortable for our entire family. We especially appreciated ...

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Amazing 4-bedroom: AC, WiFi, 2 car garage with river view in NW Albuquerque
Casa de Kokopelli - Get a sense of the "New Mexico True" feel!

Casa de Kokopelli - Get a sense of the "New Mexico True" feel!

Albuquerque NM
Stay at this holiday home in Albuquerque. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions ABQ Uptown and New Mexico Museum of Natural History ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)
Host was very helpful when we had a hiccup with getting in. Everything else was great. Very nice place to stay!

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Casa de Kokopelli - Get a sense of the "New Mexico True" feel!
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Popular places to visit

An easy hike but not crowded due to having to take the tram to get there. It snowed in May so be prepared for the cold.

Sandia Peak Ski Area

Hit the slopes in Sandia Park with a visit to Sandia Peak Ski Area. Discover the top-notch restaurants and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

Sandia Peak Ski Area

Sandia Crest

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Sandia Crest, a lovely green space in Sandia Park. Discover the top-notch restaurants and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

Sandia Crest

Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Paa-Ko Village at Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Club. Wander the gardens or discover the area's mountain views.

Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Club

San Pedro Mountains

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at San Pedro Mountains during your travels in Sandia Park. Take in the art scene and mountain views in the area.

San Pedro Mountains

Gallery of the Sandias

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Gallery of the Sandias in Sandia Park. While in this trendy area, you can enjoy the cafes.

Gallery of the Sandias

Tinkertown Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Tinkertown Museum in Sandia Park. Take in the lively festivals while you're in the area.

Tinkertown Museum

Things to do

Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride

Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride

€157
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
Hot air balloon over a river at dusk in Albuquerque

ABQ Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride

€187
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
ABQ Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride
A Self Guided Audio Tour of Madrid New Mexico Ghost Town

A Self Guided Audio Tour of Madrid New Mexico Ghost Town

€6
per adult
A Self Guided Audio Tour of Madrid New Mexico Ghost Town
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Albuquerque showing street scenes

Albuquerque

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