- The list below includes 40 free or cheap things to do in or near Taos, New Mexico, including 28 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Museum, Scenic Drives, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
- From Rio Grande Gorge Bridge to Williams Lake, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Taos and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Red River, Angel Fire, Cimarron and Eagle Nest.
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Established in 1980, the New Wave Rafting Company offers rafting trips on the Rio Grande and Rio Chama rivers. With a wide range of trips from half day to multi-day excursions, they're guides have something for all skill levels.
31.5 Miles
A three story flour mill powered by water, the Cleveland Roller Mill Museum features a variety of exhibits about the history and culture of mills. The museum also hosts festivals with local arts, crafts, and music.
33.0 Miles
Home to a variety of wildlife, Cimarron River allows visitors to see animals like beavers, deer and mountain lions. The river can be used for fishing and the surrounding area can be used for picnics.
34.6 Miles
The Chimayo Museum is dedicated to educate visitors about the culture of Chimayo and its surrounding communities. Young students are specifically targeted with the exhibits and stories that form the base of the museum's collections.
34.8 Miles
The Chimayo Trading and Mercantile is a studio and art gallery that produces and exhibits local Chimayo weaving and baskets. Other crafts for sale include jewelry, pottery, paintings, and t-shirts.
35.7 Miles
Camping, training, and work programs are the main features of the Philmont Scout Ranch. While it is mostly a site for the Boy Scouts of America, both children and adults can participate in programs and visit the on-site musem.
39.5 Miles
Abiquiu Lake is a 4,000-acre lake on the Chama River which features a high walled canyon above the main body of the lake. Popular activities include swimming, wakeboarding, water skiing, fishing, kayaking, and boating.
40.9 Miles
A wide range of interests are covered by the Ghost Ranch. Visitors are able to enjoy and learn more about the area's natural beauty, history, geology, art, and paleontology through several workshops that are held at the site.
42.4 Miles
Purple Adobe Lavender Farm is a large lavender farm providing lavender sales and educational programs on growing lavender. The farm grows fifteen varieties of lavender and has staff on hand to answer any questions on which variety to choose.
43.7 Miles
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2.6 miles from the Abiquiu Post Office, south on US Hwy 84, Abiquiu, NM
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After a mile hike, the Poshuouinge Ruins features the remains of an unexcavated Pueblo village. Views of the outline of the ruins can be seen from above the site from a ridge.