Free & Cheap Things to Do in Albuquerque, NM

  • The list below includes 55 free or cheap things to do in or near Albuquerque, New Mexico, including 46 different types of inexpensive activities like Science Museums, Historic Sites, Specialty Museums and Cultural Centers.
  • From Balloon Fiesta Park to Elena Gallegos Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Albuquerque and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Tijeras, Rio Rancho, Bernalillo and Sandia Park.
  • The list below includes 55 free or cheap things to do in or near Albuquerque, New Mexico, including 46 different types of inexpensive activities like Science Museums, Historic Sites, Specialty Museums and Cultural Centers.
  • From Balloon Fiesta Park to Elena Gallegos Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Albuquerque and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Tijeras, Rio Rancho, Bernalillo and Sandia Park.
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Watch as posh suburbanites Laurence and Beverly turn a neighborly get-together into an arena of class issues and marital woes
36.2 Miles
97% 300 votes
Horseback Riding Cerrillos, NM 87010 MoreLess Info
Several horseback riding trips are offered by the Broken Saddle Riding Company, including tours of the La Bajada Overlook, Devil's Canyon, Miner's Trail, and Grand Central Silver Mine. All skill levels of riders are accommodated.
37.4 Miles
98% 889 votes
Natural Landmarks Cochiti Pueblo, NM MoreLess Info
The unique cone-shaped rocks at the Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument encourage visitors to learn about the ways the earth is shaped. Hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing are common activities.
39.5 Miles
99% 73 votes
Other Adventures Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, Cochiti Pueblo, NM MoreLess Info
The Canyon Trail within Kasha-Katuwe National Monument offers a wide range of landscapes on the relatively short path. It is 1.5 mile for a one way trip through stony washes, a slot canyon, and a narrow gorge.
39.5 Miles
60% 43 votes
Other Adventures Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, Cochiti Pueblo, NM MoreLess Info
Located within the Kasha-Katuwe National Monument, the Cave Loop Trail is considered to be one of the easiest hiking trails within the recreational area. It is a 1.2 mile trail that crosses a few sandy washes and goes past a small cave formation.
42.6 Miles
94% 213 votes
History Museums 334 Los Pinos Rd., Santa Fe, NM 87505 MoreLess Info
Experience 18th-century ranch life when you visit El Rancho de las Golondrinas, in Santa Fe. Guides are dressed in period clothing as guests explore the living history museum dedicated to promoting the heritage of early New Mexico settlers.
43.7 Miles
82% 77 votes
Picnic Spot Jemez Springs, NM MoreLess Info
Visitors to Soda Dam marvel at the natural geologic formations that create a dam across the Jemez Springs. Young and old alike enjoy exploring the caves, rock formations and hot springs at one of the most photographed places in New Mexico.
43.7 Miles
66% 58 votes
Hot Springs & Geysers Jemez Springs, NM MoreLess Info
Take an easy one-mile hike from the parking area and enjoy a free soak at Spence Hot Springs. The site includes several, naturally formed soaking pools situated in the side of a hill overlooking a canyon in the Santa Fe National Forest.
43.7 Miles
97% 240 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 39201 Highway 4, Jemez Springs, NM MoreLess Info
The Valles Caldera National Preserves features an 89,000 acre ranch situated inside of a volcanic caldera. Depending on the season, visitors enjoy skiing, hiking, hunting, fishing, and horseback riding while enjoying breathtaking vistas.
43.7 Miles
93% 14 votes
Scenic Drives Jemez Springs, NM MoreLess Info
The Jemez Mountain Trail is a National Scenic Byway that runs through New Mexico's Jemez Mountains. If offers scenic mountain views, and passes by waterfalls, red rock formations, other wilderness vistas, and a number of hiking trails branch from it.
43.7 Miles
98% 50 votes
Scenic Drives Jemez Springs, NM MoreLess Info
Passing through the Jemez Pueblo, the Jemez Trail National Scenic Byway provides views of and access to several nature areas. Among those are Red Rocks of the Jemez, Soda Dam, Battleship Rock and the Valles Caldera National Preserve.
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