- 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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Dealbucks can be used to purchase movie tickets and concessions at multiple theaters on Dealflicks.com
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Showing historic and vintage automobiles, the J&R Vintage Auto Museum offers exhibits for all car enthusiasts. Exhibits and cars on display include a 1918 Model T, 1917 Marmon, 1969 Cougar, and many miniature die cast cars.
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Rather than a standard museum collection the Tinkertown Museum houses 20,000 handcarved miniatures. Even the building itself is unique and creative since it is made of concrete and 55,000 glass bottles.
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105 D Pleasant View Drive, Bernalillo, NM 87004
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Kayak and canoe tours of the middle Rio Grande Bosque are offered by Quiet Waters Paddling Adventures. Guests can also rent kayaks and canoes to paddle on their own or participate in a Sunset Float that features a campfire and snacks after paddling.
15.4 Miles
The ancient ruins at the Coronado State Monument reveal the history of the Native American farmers who lived in the area upon Coronado's arrival. The site also features a museum with perserved frescos of these people and original art.
17.4 Miles
At roughly 10,000 feet heigh, the Sandia Crest Byway allows visitors to take in panoramic views of the Rio Grande, Albuquerque, and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Five life zones are covered on the way up the byway with several climbing switchbacks for a fun drive.
32.4 Miles
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.
32.9 Miles
Exhibits and stories of past Madrid are displayed at the Madrid Old Coal Town Museum. Visitors are able to explore the coal mining operations and and even climb on Engine 769 and ring the train's bell.
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Maggie's Diner' From Wild Hogs Movie Set is located next to the Great Madrid Gift Emporium. It was built by Disney and the set remains available to visitors to take their own pictures and put themselves in the movie.
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17 Waldo Street, Cerrillos, NM 87010
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Items unique to the region are available at the trading post portion of the Casa Grande Trading Post, Cerrillos Turquoise Mining Museum & Petting Zoo. The mining museum focuses on the turquoise mining trade of the past while the petting zoo allows families to interact with llamas, goats, and chickens.
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With over 5 miles of nature trails, Cerrillos Hills State Park contains areas for hiking, horseback riding, and biking. The park and historic mining site features pit mines, mineshafts, and Native American turquoise mines.