- 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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Luminescent golf balls, lit-up putters, neon obstacles, and incandescent walls illume players negotiating tricky glow-themed landscape
5.8 Miles
Home to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Balloon Fiesta Park features the 47-acre Launch Field suitable for festivals and other events. The park can also be used for picnics, golf practice, sports, walking and biking.
7.9 Miles
Situated on 640 acres, Elena Gallegos Park sits at an altitude of approximately 6,500 feet and provides views of nearby mountains. The park offers trails suitable for hiking and biking, picnic areas, barbeque grills and restroom facilities.
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2901 Candelaria Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM
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Rio Grande Nature Center State Park is 270 acres of forest and meadows that offer hiking trails along the river. Visitors can also enjoy birdwatching and seeing wildlife from indoor and outdoor viewing stations.
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Nob Hill is a community that features several fashion, art, and antiques stores. Visitors of this site can also visit the city's only independent art theatre and dine at thirty-three different restaurants and cafés.
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The University of New Mexico is a public research university with an enrollment of 27,197 and several departmental libraries. The location's athletic programs include football, men's and women's basketball, skiing, and soccer.
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1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
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The minor league baseball team known as the Isotopes is home at the Albuquerque Isotopes Baseball Park. In addition to baseball games, children can join a special club that allows for them to get a t-shirt, bag, and wrist band for access to the Fun Zone.
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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.
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6001 Unser Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87103
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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.
3.6 Miles
Founded in 1706, Old Town Albuquerque, is a charming way to experience the vibrancy and culture of the Southwest. Take a stroll around to see the unique architecture, browse through the shops and stop for a bite of authentic local cuisine.
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Route 66 is one of the most famous highways in America. Travelers who take Route 66 through New Mexico will pass through Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Gallup, Grants, Moriarty, Los Lunas, and Tucumcari.