- The list below includes 47 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Fe, New Mexico, including 48 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Museum, Religious Buildings, Movie Theaters and Art Gallery.
- From Outspire Hiking & Snowshoeing to Hyde Memorial Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Fe and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Alamos, Cerrillos, Chimayo and Madrid.
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Get up close and personal with more than 2,400 mounted insects and 60 live specimens, including tarantulas, scorpions, and centipedes
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State Highway 281, Las Vegas, NM 87701
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The cultural history of New Mexico and the wildlife are preserved within the Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge. Recreation activities within the refuge include hunting, fishing, photography, wildlife observation, and historical tours.
43.6 Miles
Visitors to Soda Dam marvel at the natural geologic formations that create a dam across the Jemez Springs. Young and old alike enjoy exploring the caves, rock formations and hot springs at one of the most photographed places in New Mexico.
43.6 Miles
Take an easy one-mile hike from the parking area and enjoy a free soak at Spence Hot Springs. The site includes several, naturally formed soaking pools situated in the side of a hill overlooking a canyon in the Santa Fe National Forest.
43.6 Miles
The Valles Caldera National Preserves features an 89,000 acre ranch situated inside of a volcanic caldera. Depending on the season, visitors enjoy skiing, hiking, hunting, fishing, and horseback riding while enjoying breathtaking vistas.
43.6 Miles
The Jemez Mountain Trail is a National Scenic Byway that runs through New Mexico's Jemez Mountains. If offers scenic mountain views, and passes by waterfalls, red rock formations, other wilderness vistas, and a number of hiking trails branch from it.
43.6 Miles
Passing through the Jemez Pueblo, the Jemez Trail National Scenic Byway provides views of and access to several nature areas. Among those are Red Rocks of the Jemez, Soda Dam, Battleship Rock and the Valles Caldera National Preserve.
43.6 Miles
The small but picturesque Soda Dam Hot Springs are springs of hot water among crystal clear pools and unusual rock formations. Visitors can hike to the top for a view from above.
43.8 Miles
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.
46.4 Miles
Set in a valley of pines with the Jemez Mountains serving as the picturesque backdrop, Fenton Lake State Park is the perfect setting for your next outdoor adventure. Open year-round, the park features camping amenities, fishing, hiking, canoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter.
46.5 Miles
The 4-acre Rio Vista Park contains a dog park, a skate park, a walking path, and basketball courts. Visitors can also play tether ball or use the site's barbeque grills and picnic tables.