Sandia Park Travel Guide

Tourist 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 Gallery of the Sandias and Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Club.

Sandia Knolls
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Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites

3.5 out of 5
2400 Yale Blvd Se Albuquerque NM
The price is ₹7,706 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
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Nativo Lodge Hotel Albuquerque

Nativo Lodge Hotel Albuquerque

3 out of 5
6000 Pan American Fwy NE Albuquerque NM
The price is ₹7,259 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
₹7,259
₹10,229 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a 24-hour business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
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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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,053 reviews)
This is a solid 3. I checked in and got a dirty room. Management was quick to fix it but shouldn’t have happened. The room I ended up with was clean but there small things like air vent filters (under the sink in the bathroom) that needed severe cleaning. The business station was down. The WiFi was ...

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

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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

Cities near Sandia Park

Albuquerque which includes street scenes

Albuquerque

Snowy Mountains at Sunset

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