Bernalillo district, New Mexico, United States

Places to visit near Albuquerque

Albuquerque is a city in Bernalillo district, New Mexico, United States, home to about 559,121 people. Within 50 km by road there are 240 places to visit — 107 parks, 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage and 14 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are KiMo Theater (1 km), Sunshine Building (1 km) and First United Methodist Church (1 km).

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Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, Bernalillo district, New Mexico, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Albuquerque at a glance

Location
Bernalillo district, New Mexico, United States
Population
about 559,121
Coordinates
35.0845° N, 106.6511° W
Places within 50 km
240 (45 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Albuquerque

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Albuquerque: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Albuquerque

108 parks within 100 km of Albuquerque. The closest is Robinson Park (1 km); the best-known is Tingley Field (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Albuquerque

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Albuquerque. The closest is J A Volcano (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Albuquerque

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Albuquerque. The closest is Albuquerque on the Camino Real Historical Marker (1 km); the best-known is Sunshine Building (0 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Albuquerque

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Albuquerque. The closest is Old Town Plaza (3 km); the best-known is Albuquerque Aquarium (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Albuquerque

17 churches within 100 km of Albuquerque. The closest is Cathedral Church of Saint John (1 km); the best-known is First United Methodist Church (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Albuquerque

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Albuquerque. The closest is Ladera Dam (8 km); the best-known is Isleta Diversion Dam (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Albuquerque

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 8 km on the road.

  1. Start in Albuquerque
  2. 1 km Sunshine Building · heritage site, Bernalillo
  3. 2 km Roosevelt Park · park, Bernalillo
  4. 2 km Santa Fe Freight House · heritage site, Bernalillo
  5. 1 km First United Methodist Church · church, Bernalillo
  6. 1 km Tingley Field · park, Bernalillo
  7. 1 km Back to Albuquerque

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From travellers near Albuquerque

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How to reach Albuquerque

    All places near Albuquerque by distance

    Within 15 km of Albuquerque

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Albuquerque by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks107108Robinson Park (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2935J A Volcano (15 km)
    Forts & heritage2833Albuquerque on the Camino Real Historical Marker (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1421Old Town Plaza (3 km)
    Churches1717Cathedral Church of Saint John (1 km)
    Other attractions1516KiMo Theater (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1315Ladera Dam (8 km)
    Museums1212H. B. & Lucille Horn Preservation Station (1 km)
    Caves22Embudo Cave (32 km)
    Beaches & coast11Central Pond (Tingley Beach) (3 km)
    Treks11Paseo del Bosque Trail (3 km)
    Waterfalls11Travertine Falls (29 km)

    Albuquerque: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Albuquerque?

    KiMo Theater (attraction, about 1 km), Sunshine Building (heritage site, about 1 km), First United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), Santa Fe Freight House (heritage site, about 1 km), Tingley Field (park, about 1 km), Roosevelt Park (park, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Albuquerque?

    240 places on Spotwander: 107 parks, 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 churches.

    Which is the nearest park to Albuquerque?

    Robinson Park, about 1 km by road; Hazeldine Park (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Albuquerque?

    J A Volcano, about 15 km by road; Black Volcano (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Albuquerque?

    Albuquerque on the Camino Real Historical Marker, about 1 km by road; Rosenwald Bros Building (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Albuquerque?

    Start in Albuquerque, visit Sunshine Building, then Roosevelt Park, then Santa Fe Freight House, then First United Methodist Church, then Tingley Field, and drive back — about 8 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Albuquerque?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Albuquerque’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Albuquerque on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.