Sawmill Area
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 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 lively festivals.

Albuquerque Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Albuquerque Convention Center during your trip to Albuquerque. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals.

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 fascinating museums.

Sandia Peak Tramway
You can take time to visit Sandia Peak Tramway during your travels 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

Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Albuquerque, NM

The Original 8pm Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque - since 2001

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
Easy parking, attentive staff, clean room, quiet, great view.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Hotel Chaco
Clean room, good aesthetics and amenities
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites
Great room and amenities! The staff was friendly and breakfast selections were great!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Sonesta ES Suites Albuquerque
The check-in process was great. Friendly staff. Great room. Clean room
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Isleta Resort and Casino
Room was nice and clean! Walls are thin - our door shut and locked ok but you could see light coming in. Our room was a little dated - would stay again casino was great and everyone was very nice and friendly -
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

The Querque Hotel
Room was filthy. The sheets slipped up from the mattress and we saw there was a huge nasty red (blood?) stain on the mattress. We had no WiFi and all our food and drinks froze in the refrigerator. The place is very run down.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
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 American International Rattlesnake 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 Albuquerque Museum 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 KiMo Theater and Sunshine 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.

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.
