Free & Cheap Things to Do in Madrid, NM

  • The list below includes 37 free or cheap things to do in or near Madrid, New Mexico, including 57 different types of inexpensive activities like Other Food & Drink, Arts Centers, Hiking Trails and History Museums.
  • From Maggie_s Diner' From Wild Hogs Movie Set to Madrid Old Coal Town Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Madrid and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Santa Fe, Cerrillos, Cochiti Pueblo and Bernalillo.
  • The list below includes 37 free or cheap things to do in or near Madrid, New Mexico, including 57 different types of inexpensive activities like Other Food & Drink, Arts Centers, Hiking Trails and History Museums.
  • From Maggie_s Diner' From Wild Hogs Movie Set to Madrid Old Coal Town Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Madrid and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Santa Fe, Cerrillos, Cochiti Pueblo and Bernalillo.
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36.8 Miles
92% 537 votes
Botanical Gardens 2601 Central Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 MoreLess Info
Rio Grande Botanic Garden is a 36-acre botanical garden. The garden showcases plants of the Southwest and other arid climates, and includes a 10,000-square-foot conservatory, formal themed gardens and a demonstration garden.
37.7 Miles
85% 1021 votes
Historic Sites 6001 Unser Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87103 MoreLess Info
It will seem as if you have traveled back in time when visiting the Petroglyph National Monument. You'll be able to walk or hike past designs and symbols carved onto volcanic rock over 400 years ago by Native Americans and Spanish Settlers.
38.4 Miles
78% 40 votes
Picnic Spot Jemez Springs, NM MoreLess Info
Rising out of the Jemez Mountain range is Battleship Rock, a natural rock formation resembling the front of the naval ship it was named after. Visitors enjoy the scenic overlooks, picnic areas and hiking trails that lead to other Jemez attractions in the area.
38.4 Miles
76% 29 votes
Hiking Trails Jemez Springs, NM MoreLess Info
McCauley Hot Springs is a collection of natural, mineral water soaking pools located in the Jemez Mountains. Accessible from a number of trail heads, hikers or walkers navigate the trails for an opportunity to relax in this scenic hideaway.
38.9 Miles
82% 77 votes
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Soda Dam

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.
38.9 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.
38.9 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.
38.9 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.
38.9 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.
38.9 Miles
65% 20 votes
Hot Springs & Geysers Jemez Springs, NM MoreLess Info
The small but picturesque Soda Dam Hot Springs are springs of hot water among crystal clear pools and unusual rock formations. Visitors can hike to the top for a view from above.
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