I-25 Albuquerque Lodging Near Old Town, Biological Park
Travelers are sure to find plenty of things to do in New Mexico. Our Albuquerque accommodations are conveniently located near a wealth of local attractions. Looking for shopping in Albuquerque? Our hotel is just minutes from Old Town Albuquerque, the city's center for shopping, history, culture, entertainment and more. The University of New Mexico is also nearby, making our hotel great for college visits and parents' weekend stays. The city of Albuquerque is home to museums, the Biological Park with the Albuquerque Aquarium and zoo, the world-famous Albuquerque Balloon Festival and more. The Land of Enchantment makes New Mexico vacations memorable.
While lodging in Albuquerque, guests can explore the many nearby attractions and activities:
Old Town Albuquerque (3.1 miles) With more than 100 shops, galleries and restaurants, Old Town Albuquerque is the city's epicenter of history, culture, cuisine and more. Be sure to visit during your New Mexico vacation for plenty of shopping, dining and interesting historical information. Phone: +1 (505) 319-4087
University of New Mexico (3.1 miles) There are always things to do at the University of New Mexico. During your stay in Albuquerque, be sure to stop by and visit the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, Geology Museum, Greenhouse Conservatory, Art Museum, and much more. Phone: +1 (505) 277-0111
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta The world-class Albuquerque Balloon Festival features more than 700 hot air balloons, a 78-acre launch field, and balloon rides for all. Be sure to plan your New Mexico vacation around this popular event! Phone: +1 (505) 821-1000
National Hispanic Cultural Center (1.5 miles) As a venue for Hispanic and cultural visual and performing arts, history and literature, education and more, this Albuquerque attraction's museum, gift shop and events are not to be missed. Phone: +1 (505) 246-2261
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (5.4 miles) The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is the seminal New Mexico attraction celebrating Pueblo Indian culture. The center sponsors events, dances, a museum, art and much more. Phone: +1 (505) 843-7270
New Mexico Symphony Orchestra (4 miles) This Albuquerque attraction's nine different concerts per year promise to provide visitors and locals alike with the highest quality performances of symphonic music. Phone: +1 (505) 881-9590
Albuquerque Biological Park This center includes the Albuquerque Aquarium, Rio Grande Botanic Garden, Rio Grande Zoo and Tingley Beach, and provides endless fun for visitors of all ages!
Rio Grande Zoo (3.4 miles) 903 Tenth Street SW Albuquerque, NM 87102
Albuquerque Museum of Art & History (6.6 miles) With a variety of exhibits from Jamestown & American beginnings to Cezanne and Monet, this popular Albuquerque museum is a great place to visit during your New Mexico vacation. Phone: +1 (505) 243-7255
New Mexico's largest city is a study in contrasts: old and new, natural beauty and manmade wonders, frontier town and sophisticated metropolis. Even the landscape - which accommodates both majestic mountains and vast desert plains - reveals the area's diversity. Albuquerque is also blessed with a wide cultural mix that is reflected in all aspects of day-to-day life. Distinctive cuisine, sizzling salsa bands and high-energy festivals reveal the city's strong Mexican influence. During the winter months, excellent skiing attracts visitors from around the world; in the spring and summer, outdoor enthusiasts can explore a range of recreational activities. Points of interest include historic Old Town, trendy Nob Hill, Sandia Peak Tramway, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, and a number of fine museums and historical monuments. Albuquerque is also home to the University of New Mexico.
Did you know?
Signs of early man in North America are found throughout the mountains overlooking Albuquerque. More than 17,000 prehistoric rock drawings, known as petroglyphs, record the thoughts of Native American hunters who traversed the area in the centuries before Columbus.