- The list below includes 55 free or cheap things to do in or near Rio Rancho, New Mexico, including 49 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Playgrounds, Bowling and Movie Theaters.
- From Rio Vista Park to Haynes Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Rio Rancho and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Albuquerque, Tijeras, Bernalillo and Sandia Park.
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Clients learn various tasks including drilling techniques, battery-changing, and using a Multi-Tool
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Tenpins & More At Rio Rancho is a bowling center that offers bowling, games, food and beverages. Tenpins & More caters for birthday parties, company parties and private functions and also features a Friday Karaoke.
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The Greek revival style Casa San Ysidro: The Gutie/Minge House dates back to the 1870s. It is part of the Albuquerque Museum system and also includes the recreation of a 19th century rancho with an enclosed corral and a small family chapel.
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The commuter railway that serves the metropolitan areas of Santa Fe and Albuquerque is known as the New Mexico Rail Runner. The line covers 97 miles of scenic desert landscape between the two large urban centers.
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Home to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Balloon Fiesta Park features the 47-acre Launch Field suitable for festivals and other events. The park can also be used for picnics, golf practice, sports, walking and biking.
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Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum
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9201 Balloon Museum Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM
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At the Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum, visitors learn why and how hot air balloons fly. Visitors also learn about how they are used in business, pleasure and war, and the building with views of Sandia Mountain and Balloon Fiesta Park can be rented for special events.
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1776 Montano Road Northwest, Albuquerque, NM 87107
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The Unser Racing Museum is a museum that has the goal of educating and immersing visitors in the world of racing. The museum offers guided tours as well as interactive exhibits.
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2901 Candelaria Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM
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Rio Grande Nature Center State Park is 270 acres of forest and meadows that offer hiking trails along the river. Visitors can also enjoy birdwatching and seeing wildlife from indoor and outdoor viewing stations.
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The University of New Mexico is a public research university with an enrollment of 27,197 and several departmental libraries. The location's athletic programs include football, men's and women's basketball, skiing, and soccer.
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1021 votes
6001 Unser Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87103
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It will seem as if you have traveled back in time when visiting the Petroglyph National Monument. You'll be able to walk or hike past designs and symbols carved onto volcanic rock over 400 years ago by Native Americans and Spanish Settlers.
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2401 12th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
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No visit to ABQ is complete without a visit to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center to learn about the native history and customs of the Pueblo tribes. Take a tour, see historic artifacts and exhibits and even experience tribal dance performances.