- TripBuzz found 9 things to do with kids in or near Socorro, New Mexico.
- From National Radio Astronomy Observatory to El Camino Real International Heritage Center, the Socorro area offers 8 different types of family activities, including: Nature & Wildlife Areas, Historic Sites, Hiking Trails and History Museums.
- Centrally located in New Mexico, Socorro is nestled in the Rio Grande Valley. Visitors can take in vast views of extinct volcanoes which frame the surrounding scenery. Natural habitats and wildlife refuges nearby provide the backdrop for Festival of the Cranes, held each year in November. Other points of interest include the Elfego Baca Golf Shoot, a course considered to be one of the most difficult courses in the world.
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1003 Lopezville Road, Socorro, NM 87801
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Several complexes make up the National Radio Astronomy Observatory. The Very Large Array site is mostly outdoors and allow guests to walk along paths while the Green Bank Telescope is an indoor science center with exhibit halls, an auditorium, gift shop, and cafe.
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County Road 1598, Socorro, NM 87801
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The history and cultural significance of the Spanish emigrant trail during the 1600s through the 1800s is preserved at the El Camino Real International Heritage Center. The museum within the Visitor's Center features artifacts, stories, and art representing the era.
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Home to the Socorro Swimming team, City of Socorro Swim Center offers a large pool for visitors to swim laps in. Children under 14 years old can get into the pool for $1, while adults can for $2.
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1001 State Highway 1, Socorro, NM 87801
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Wildlife watching and nature trails are the primary draws of the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. Yet, guests can also hunt, fish, and bike in the area as well.
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The New Mexico Tech Golf Course is owned and operated by the univeristy but access is open to the public. The course itself is composed of 18 holes and has dramatic elevation changes with views of the Rio Grande Valley.
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The fort itself at the Fort Craig National Historic Site was established in 1854. Today, it draws visitors to learn more about its role in American history with the option to engage in photography and have picnics in designated areas.
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A 640 acre area, Box Canyon offers challenging rock climbing and bouldering for seasoned climbers. Multiple walls are available to climb, including the Fillet a Papillon Wall and the Waterfall Wall.
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Open year round from sun up to sundown, the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge gives visitors the opportunity to see and to photograph a wide array of wildlife in a protected setting. The refuge also offers educational programs.
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Containing over 15,000 mineral specimens, the Mineralogical Museum collects and displays rocks, minerals, and other local geological artifacts. The museum provides educational and enjoyable information about the natural mineral resources of the local area.
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Once a restaurant serving the nearby Santa Fe railroad, Harvey House Museum contains memorabilia related to the Harvey House and the Santa Fe railroad. A tour is provided as well as a shop with railroad themed items.