Foothills South Travel Guide
Albuquerque
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Popular places to visit

Sandia Foothills Open Space
Explore the great outdoors at Sandia Foothills Open Space, a lovely green space in Albuquerque.

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 acclaimed art galleries.

University of New Mexico
Enjoy the student vibe at University of New Mexico as part of your travels around Albuquerque. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.

ABQ BioPark Zoo
Why not visit the animals who live at ABQ BioPark Zoo during your holiday in Albuquerque? Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed art galleries.

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 lively festivals.

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 fascinating museums.
Top hotels in Foothills South

Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites
Friendly staff and clean room
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

The Querque Hotel
very nice staff,nice location,room is clean,safe and convenient。
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Hyatt Place Albuquerque Airport
Everything was good!
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Nativo Lodge Hotel Albuquerque
Awesome! Stay! Clean bathrooms!! We were very please with our stay at Nativo Lodge and would plan to stay there again!
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque
Our room was spacious and clean when we arrived. The negative that we were not happy with was the thermostat/air or heating unit. It kept kicking on and off by the seconds in the middle of the night. We had to turn it off completely. We made sure upon check-in to ask for clean-sheets, clean towels ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Isleta Resort and Casino
Good and fast service
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Foothills South

Northeast Heights
If you're spending some time in Northeast Heights, iT'Z Albuquerque and ABQ Uptown are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Balloon Fiesta Park - North I-25
If you're spending some time in Balloon Fiesta Park - North I-25, Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum and iT'Z Albuquerque are top sights worth seeing.

North Campus
While visiting North Campus, you might make a stop by sights like University of New Mexico Campus Observatory and UNM North Golf Course.
