- The list below includes 46 free or cheap things to do in or near Espanola, New Mexico, including 45 different types of inexpensive activities like Ancient Ruins, Art Museum, History Museums and Hot Springs & Geysers.
- From Puye Cliff Dwellings to Chimayo Trading & Mercantile, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Espanola and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Abiquiu and Chimayo.
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37.3 Miles
91%
115 votes
062 Jemez Springs Plaza, Jemez Springs, NM 87025
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Now on the National Register of Historic Places, the Jemez Springs Bath House was built in 1876 and features hot mineral soaks. The oversize soaking tubs are private, and guests can enjoy healing massages by licensed therapists when finished.
37.3 Miles
Suitable for hiking or offroading in a vehicle, the Virgin Mesa Trail is a challenging trail that pays off in some remarkable vistas. The trail offers multiple overlooks, and at its peak gives panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
37.4 Miles
Visitors can view the artwork and sculptures of artist Linda Sweet at Jemez Mountain Pottery. Her works include figurative sculptures, functional stoneware pieces, and Raku pieces and she also offers one-on-one sculpture and pottery classes.
37.5 Miles
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Forest Road 376, 4 miles North of FR 126, Jemez Springs, NM 87025
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The San Antonio Hot Springs is a 5 mile hiking trail that features hot springs. Hikers can also observe a variety of local wildlife and other natural scenery on the trail.
37.6 Miles
Jemez Artisans Gallery is a co-op gallery that is a collective of 8 local Jemez Mountains artists. The gallery features a variety of works including jewelry, photography, fabric arts, paintings, woodwork, and glass works.
37.9 Miles
Several horseback riding trips are offered by the Broken Saddle Riding Company, including tours of the La Bajada Overlook, Devil's Canyon, Miner's Trail, and Grand Central Silver Mine. All skill levels of riders are accommodated.
38.2 Miles
Janecka Collection Art Gallery is both a gift shop and an art gallery that features a variety of creations from the Janecka family. The shop also offers skin care and mineral make-up products.
38.3 Miles
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.
38.4 Miles
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88 votes
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.
38.7 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.