Sandia Casino


One of the first casinos to open in New Mexico, this lavish property is best known for its elegant 4000-seat outdoor amphitheater, which has become Albuquerque’s premier live-entertainment venue, hosting everything from symphony orchestras to big-name rockers.


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2. Sandia Pueblo

3.3 MILES

About 13 miles north of Albuquerque, this pueblo was established around 1300 AD. Thanks to the wealth it has generated from Sandia Casino, it has…

3. Corrales

3.38 MILES

When Spanish colonists established this village in 1710, Tewa Indians had already been growing crops here for a thousand years. These days, the hills…

4. Sandia Peak Tramway

5.08 MILES

The United States' longest aerial tram climbs 2.7 miles from the desert floor in the northeast corner of the city to the summit of 10,378ft Sandia Crest…

5. Casa Rondeña

5.76 MILES

This winery in the Los Ranchos area of the North Valley often serves as a wedding venue. At any other time, you can drop in for a $10 wine tasting. Check…

6. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

8.46 MILES

Collectively run by New Mexico's 19 Pueblos, this cultural center is an essential stop-off during even the shortest Albuquerque visit. Revamped in 2016,…

7. Coronado Historic Site

8.51 MILES

This site preserves the ruins of Kuaua Pueblo, which was at its most active from the 14th to the 16th centuries. The stars of the show are 14 500-year-old…

8. University of New Mexico

9 MILES

There are several museums and galleries packed into the small but peaceful campus of UNM, along with abundant public art and a performing arts center. The…