Free & Cheap Things to Do in Madrid, NM

  • The list below includes 37 free or cheap things to do in or near Madrid, New Mexico, including 57 different types of inexpensive activities like Other Food & Drink, Arts Centers, Hiking Trails and History Museums.
  • From Maggie_s Diner' From Wild Hogs Movie Set to Madrid Old Coal Town Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Madrid and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Santa Fe, Cerrillos, Cochiti Pueblo and Bernalillo.
  • The list below includes 37 free or cheap things to do in or near Madrid, New Mexico, including 57 different types of inexpensive activities like Other Food & Drink, Arts Centers, Hiking Trails and History Museums.
  • From Maggie_s Diner' From Wild Hogs Movie Set to Madrid Old Coal Town Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Madrid and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Santa Fe, Cerrillos, Cochiti Pueblo and Bernalillo.
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20.2 Miles
Movie Theaters 1600 St. Michaels Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87505 MoreLess Info
The Screen has been named the premier Cinematheque in New Mexico. It showcases the finest pieces of foreign, artistic, and independent film on an former sound stage with the purest acoustics through 16 speakers.
21.7 Miles
86% 269 votes
Specialty Museums 704 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM 87505 MoreLess Info
Both historic and contemporary Native American art is put on display at the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian. While most Native American tribes are included in the rotating displays, the focus of the museum is on the tribes of the Southwest.
21.8 Miles
95% 105 votes
Rafting 1000 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM MoreLess Info
Under the guidance of a rafting instructor, visitors have the opportunity to traverse white water rapids with Santa Fe Rafting Company. The company also organizes float trips on calmer waters.
21.9 Miles
93% 1435 votes
Art Museum 706 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM 87505 MoreLess Info
The Museum of International Folk Art opened in 1953 and has since grown to contain the largest collection of folk art in the world. With four separate wings, dedicated to presenting different exhibits and forums, this museum is a must-visit destination.
21.9 Miles
93% 546 votes
Art Museum 710 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM 87501 MoreLess Info
The collection housed at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture is composed of roughly 42,000 individual pieces. Most of it is focused on traditional Native American art, but there are some items of modern Southwest art as well.
22.1 Miles
Committed to providing support for both new and emerging and experienced and established artists, the Center for Contemporary Arts and Cinematheque offers art shows, film screenings, and a variety of performances and special events.
22.1 Miles
75% 106 votes
Children's Museums 1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM MoreLess Info
The Santa Fe Children’s Museum is dedicated to providing children with opportunities to learn about arts, sciences, and the humanities through hands-on play. The museum features a variety of exhibits and attractions.
22.2 Miles
91% 271 votes
Farmers Markets 1607 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501 MoreLess Info
Recently called one of the top 10 farmers markets in the United States, the Santa Fe Farmers Market is held within the Santa Fe Rail Yard. Shoppers can buy locally grown fresh flowers and produce along with crafts of local artists.
22.4 Miles
76% 42 votes
Scenic Railroads 410 S. Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501 MoreLess Info
Thought to be one of the most famous modern railways in the United States, the Santa Fe Southern Railway carries both passengers and freight between Lamy and Santa Fe. Those who enjoy train rides will like the classical passenger cars across the 18 mile trip.
22.5 Miles
93% 2290 votes
Religious Buildings Cathedral Place at San Francisco St., Santa Fe, NM 87501 MoreLess Info
Built in the late 19th-century, Saint Francis Cathedral is known for its Romanesque design and can be seen from the historic Plaza District. This place of worship features a statue of the Virgin Mary brought from Spain in 1625, abundantly beautiful artwork, and stained glass.
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