- The list below includes 33 free or cheap things to do in or near Dixon, New Mexico, including 43 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Museum, History Museums, Hiking Trails and Religious Buildings.
- From New Wave Rafting Co. to Chimayo Trading & Mercantile, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Dixon and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Taos, Abiquiu, Chimayo and El Prado.
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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.
13.9 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.
14.0 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.
19.1 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.
19.1 Miles
The San Francisco de Asis Church was made famous by several artists like Georgia O'Keeffe and Ansel Adams. The church remains a vital part of the local community and visiting is permitted during business hours on Monday through Saturday.
19.4 Miles
Completed in 1816, the San Francisco de Asis Mission Church has an original adobe structure with two bell towers. The church is open for services and also for viewing by the public.
19.7 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.
21.0 Miles
Spanning over a 600-foot deep gorge, the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge offers views of the Rio Grande River. The site provides great opportunities for photographs, picnicking, viewing local artisan's crafts, and a rest area.
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Located along two rivers, the Wild Rivers Recreation Area has trails suitable for hiking, campgrounds, picnic tables and a visitor center. Visitors can also fish and swim as well as go biking and boating.
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A large adobe house constructed in 1804, La Hacienda del los Martinez is now a museum that provides a look into the 1800s. The museum allows access to all the rooms with furnishings and artifacts belonging to the period.