- 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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The New Mexico History Museum serves as a center for encouraging awareness and understanding of the rich history of New Mexico. The exhibits detail the early history of the native people, Spanish colonization, and the historic Santa Fe trail.
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Canyon Trail
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, Cochiti Pueblo, NM
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The Canyon Trail within Kasha-Katuwe National Monument offers a wide range of landscapes on the relatively short path. It is 1.5 mile for a one way trip through stony washes, a slot canyon, and a narrow gorge.
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Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, Cochiti Pueblo, NM
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Located within the Kasha-Katuwe National Monument, the Cave Loop Trail is considered to be one of the easiest hiking trails within the recreational area. It is a 1.2 mile trail that crosses a few sandy washes and goes past a small cave formation.
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Famous painters and photographers of Santa Fe are the primary focus of the New Mexico Museum of Art. The institute also has a non-circulating research library with materials that include books about art, New Mexico culture, and exhibition catalogs.
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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.
23.8 Miles
Located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Hyde Memorial State Park is situated on heavily wooded terrain along Little Tesuque Creek. The park features campsites, 4.2 miles of hiking trails, picnic facilities, a playground and wildlife viewing areas.
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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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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.
25.5 Miles
Tucked away in the mountains outside of Santa Fe, is Ten Thousand Waves, a spa designed after a traditional Japanese Hot Spring resort. The spa features both private and communal hot tub and treatment facilities, massages, facials, and more.
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Near some of the best mountain biking in the area, Cedro Peak Campgrounds & Trails has access to horseback riding, ATV riding, two large group campsites that can accommodate 100 people, and many hiking trails.