Things to Do with Kids in Albuquerque, NM

  • TripBuzz found 63 things to do with kids in or near Albuquerque, New Mexico, including 33 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Rio Rancho, Tijeras, Sandia Park and Bernalillo.
  • From Albuquerque Isotopes Baseball to Albuquerque Biological Park, the Albuquerque area offers 51 different types of family activities, including: Science Museums, Historic Sites, Zoos and Specialty Museums.
  • One of the largest cities in the country, Albuquerque is a highly populated city in New Mexico with over a half-million residents. Along with being home to the University of New Mexico, the city also hosts a minor league baseball and soccer team at its Isotopes Baseball Park. Culturally diverse, other city attractions include a biological park, natural history museum and numerous live performance venues.
  • TripBuzz found 63 things to do with kids in or near Albuquerque, New Mexico, including 33 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Rio Rancho, Tijeras, Sandia Park and Bernalillo.
  • From Albuquerque Isotopes Baseball to Albuquerque Biological Park, the Albuquerque area offers 51 different types of family activities, including: Science Museums, Historic Sites, Zoos and Specialty Museums.
  • One of the largest cities in the country, Albuquerque is a highly populated city in New Mexico with over a half-million residents. Along with being home to the University of New Mexico, the city also hosts a minor league baseball and soccer team at its Isotopes Baseball Park. Culturally diverse, other city attractions include a biological park, natural history museum and numerous live performance venues.
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With the sun rising over the Sandia Mountains, ascend into the sky during a hot-air-balloon ride helmed by a licensed pilot
3.1 Miles
93% 300 votes
Baseball Fields 1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 MoreLess Info
The minor league baseball team known as the Isotopes is home at the Albuquerque Isotopes Baseball Park. In addition to baseball games, children can join a special club that allows for them to get a t-shirt, bag, and wrist band for access to the Fun Zone.
4.1 Miles
93% 766 votes
Zoos 2601 Central Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 MoreLess Info
The Albuquerque Bio Park is a destination complex that includes the ABQ Zoo, the Botanic Gardens, and Tingley Beach and Aquarium. A train ride connects the three attractions making it easy to explore all of them in one day.
3.7 Miles
89% 1163 votes
Zoos 903 Tenth St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 MoreLess Info
Situated right next to the Rio Grande, on 64-acres, the Rio Grande Zoo is bright, airy destination for the entire family. Children love the train ride, the playground designed like a monkey habitat, and of course the animals.
4.1 Miles
72% 414 votes
Aquariums 2601 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 MoreLess Info
As part of the city's Bio Park complex, the Albuquerque Aquarium treats visitors to ocean and marine life in the heart of the Southwest. Featuring a shark tank, a variety of reef exhibits, sea turtles and much more fun for the entire family.
6.4 Miles
76% 94 votes
Family Fun Center 12931 Indian School Road, Albuquerque, NM 87122 MoreLess Info
From paintball to giant video robot battles, Hinkle Family Fun Center is a family destination with many attractions, including a bungee trampoline, laser tag and mini golf, and an interactive laser light exercise game for all ages.
3.2 Miles
96% 592 votes
Science Museums 1701 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87110 MoreLess Info
Providing a unique learning experience, Explora Science Center and Children's Museum of Albuquerque features hands-on educational exhibits for visitors of all ages. The center also offers a variety of science and educational camps throughout the year.
5.8 Miles
95% 593 votes
Parks 9401 Balloon Museum Drive, Albuquerque, NM 87113 MoreLess Info
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.
6.0 Miles
93% 431 votes
Scenic Railroads 410 S. Guadalupe St, Albuquerque, NM 87102 MoreLess Info
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.
5.3 Miles
92% 723 votes
Science Museums 601 Eubank Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123 MoreLess Info
The nation's only congressional chartered museum in the field of nuclear science is The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History in Albuquerque. The story of the Atomic Age from its early research to modern uses of the technology are displayed through a variety of exhibits.
4.4 Miles
94% 155 votes
National & State Parks 2901 Candelaria Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM MoreLess Info
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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