Entertainment and Attractions

On Site

	Old Town (Historic District)		3 MI			W
	University of New Mexico		1 MI			S
	Indian Pueblo Cultural Center		3 MI			W
	Museum of Natural History		3 MI			S
	Acoma Indian Pueblo		60 MI			W
	Santo Domingo Pueblo		40 MI			N
	Santa Fe		57 MI			N
	Balloon Fiesta Park		6 MI			N
	Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway		12 MI			NE
	Rio Grande Zoo and BioPark		3 MI			SW
	Petroglyph National Monument		4 MI			W
	Sandia Pueblo Casino		5 MI			N
	Isleta Pueblo Casino		10 MI			S

MI=Miles    BLK=Block    KM=Kilometers    MT=Meters    TD=Yards

Fitness & Recreation

On Site

	Golf course		6 MI
	Driving Range		6 MI
	Putting Green		6 MI
	Hiking Trail		10 MI
	Horseback Riding		12 MI
	Sight Seeing Tours		5 MI
	Snow Skiing		10 MI
	Walking Track		0.5 MI

Local Business & Corporations

Travel should make your job easier.

If you are traveling to Albuquerque to contact one of the fine companies here, you can be sure that they aren't far from the Hilton Albuquerque.  In fact, major corporations like Sandia National Laboratories, Lockheed Martin, Intel, UPS, General Mills, Johnson & Johnson and Bank of America are all within an easy

15 minute drive.  It's worth avoiding hours of traffic congestion...Relax, stay at the Hilton Albuquerque!

	Pepsi		5 BLK			N
	UPS		1 MI			N
	Bank of America		1 MI			SW
	Intel Corporation		15 MI			S
	Sandia National Labs		8 MI			SE
	Motorola		5 MI			NW
	Lockheed Martin		3 MI
	Johnson & Johnson		6 MI
	FedEx		2.8 MI
	Fiserv		4.8 MI
	Boeing		3.1 MI
	Three M		5 MI
	Cardinal Health Care		3 MI
	General Electric		10 MI
	Nobel Sysco		1.7 MI
	CNA		4.3 MI

Travel should be interesting, exciting and entertaining.
Centrally situated in the heart of Albuquerque, the Hilton Albuquerque is the perfect place to begin your excursions.
Our location is so convenient that we are less than ten minutes from:
Albuquerque Convention Center  Whether you're participating in a   convention or conference for work, or attending an event at the Convention Center, the Hilton Albuquerque's convenient location is near enough to get you there in just minutes, and yet far enough to provide you with a peaceful retreat from all the commotion.  
Old Town  Stroll down narrow brick paths, past splendid examples of 18th century architecture, in this historic section of the city that features shops selling southwestern goods, The Rattlesnake Museum, and San Felipe de Neri Church, which has been holding regular Masses continuously since 1706.

Sandia Peak Tramway We don't call it a ride, we call it a flight! The world's longest aerial tram takes you 2.7 miles up to the 10,000-foot peak of the Sandia Mountains. Sunsets from the top are truly breathtaking!

University of New Mexico  Enjoy division one collegiate sporting and student and professional theatre events at the largest university in the state.

New Mexico Symphony Orchestra Immerse yourself in the music!
Albuquerque Little Theatre The lights dim, the curtain raises...enjoy the show!  

Albuquerque Biological Park Offering three main sections the whole family can enjoy: Albuquerque Aquarium, Rio Grande Botanic Garden and Rio Grande Zoo.

Albuquerque Museum The city's rich heritage is the focus at this museum, which features exhibits depicting the art, history and culture of the Southwest.

New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science Explore the origins and geological history of the American Southwest through vivid displays including dinosaur models, ice-age cave replicas, a naturalist center and a walk-through volcano!

National Atomic Museum Located in Old Town,  this museum provides an interesting history of the Manhattan Project.

Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum Located at Balloon Fiesta Park, this Museum celebrates the history of ballooning; even the architecture of the building is balloon inspired!

Petroglyph National Monument Up to 15,000 petroglyphs or prehistoric rock art images have been found on the West Mesa volcanic escarpment, located along a 17-mile canyon.
National Hispanic Cultural Center The National Hispanic Cultural Center is dedicated to the study, advancement, and presentation of Hispanic culture, arts, and humanities.

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Owned and run by the 19 Indian Pueblos of New Mexico, this important center showcases the history of the Pueblo people through ancient artifacts, dance demonstrations and art exhibits.
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park  This 270-acre region of riverside forest and meadows offers hiking trails along the Rio Grande River and is considered an excellent spot for birdwatching and viewing wildlife.

La Luz Trail  Climbs over 3,300 feet in nine miles!  Be sure to bring water and sunscreen and check the weather conditions...they can change rapidly.     
Gruet Winery , Casa Rondena Winery Enjoy tours and tasting at wineries Internationally recognized for their outstanding wines and champagnes!
   (Yes, they are right here in Albuquerque!)
Indian Gaming Casinos.  Try your luck at one of the local Las Vegas-style Casinos. 
With a little more time, day trips from the Hilton Albuquerque include:

Santa Fe  Stroll the shops in the plaza, visit any number of art galleries, and try to decide which of the fabulous restaurants merits your company!
Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Club  the Hilton Albuquerque is proud to partner with   Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Club and offer exceptional golf packages to our guests!  The most highly acclaimed golf course ever to open in New Mexico, Paa-Ko Ridge has received the following reviews:

Golf Digest -- #1 Best New Course in America for 2000
GOLF Magazine --Top 10 New Courses You Can Play in America for 2000
Travel & Leisure Golf --Top 10 Desert Courses in America, #9
Golf & Travel --Top 40 Daily Fee Courses in America, #22
Golfweek -- America's Best, State-By-State Public Access Courses, #1 in NM; Top 100 Modern Courses in America, #23 
Athlon Sports -- One of the 10 Best Bargains in Golf;  18 Holes You Need to Play, Hole #11
Travel & Leisure Golf -- America's 100 Best Courses For $100 or Less
Acoma Pueblo Known as Sky City, Acoma Pueblo was strategically built on top of a 357-foot sandstone mesa many hundreds of years ago for effective defense against enemies. It is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the United States.  Guided tours and camera permits  are available at the Visitor Center and Museum at the base of the mesa.
El Morro National Monument  Famous for its 200-foot sandstone bluff, the bottom of the monument contains inscriptions from late 13th century pueblo Indians, to 16th century Spanish conquistadores, to 19th century U.S. Army expeditions.  A two-mile hike winds up the sides of the bluff, leading to the top and a view of a box canyon enclosed by El Morro.  Across the top of the bluff are remnants of unexcavated and excavated pueblo dwellings, kivas and other structures.

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