- TripBuzz found 33 things to do with kids in or near Chimayo, New Mexico, including 31 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Abiquiu and Embudo.
- From Chimayo Museum to Chimayo Trading & Mercantile, the Chimayo area offers 44 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Arts & Crafts Market, Hot Springs & Geysers and Movie Theaters.
- Located thirty minutes north of Santa Fe, the beautiful village of Chimayo sits nestled at the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo mountains. The city invites travelers to experience their traditions and the areas natural beauty, as there are many historical sites, nearby rivers and forests to explore and art galleries to enjoy.
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The Chimayo Museum is dedicated to educate visitors about the culture of Chimayo and its surrounding communities. Young students are specifically targeted with the exhibits and stories that form the base of the museum's collections.
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The Chimayo Trading and Mercantile is a studio and art gallery that produces and exhibits local Chimayo weaving and baskets. Other crafts for sale include jewelry, pottery, paintings, and t-shirts.
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Several types of rafting trips are offered through New Mexico River Adventures - Day Tours. Advanced rafters can take wild whitewater trips while less advanced can take easy float excursions or even family rafting with kids.
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Established in 1980, the New Wave Rafting Company offers rafting trips on the Rio Grande and Rio Chama rivers. With a wide range of trips from half day to multi-day excursions, they're guides have something for all skill levels.
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2110 Highway 68, Embudo, NM 87531
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Both the Rio Grande and the Rio Chama are served by the New Wave Rafting Co. Private Day Tours. All ages and skill levels can enjoy rafting these rivers every day of the week between April and August.
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Outspire Hiking & Snowshoeing provides guides, outfitting and customized tours revolving around hiking and snowshoeing on alpine trails and high desert canyons. Their standard trips can last from two hours to a full day.
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Hwy 30 & Santa Clara Canyon Rd., Espanola, NM 87532
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The National Historic Landmark of the Puye Cliff Dwellings allow visitors to view the homes of the Native Americans who used to live in the region. It is currently the home of the Santa Clara Pueblo people as well who put on programs and performances throughout the year.
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A variety of goods are available at the Tesuque Flea Market. There are jewelry items, rugs, pottery, art, clothing, pieces from garage or estate sales, and even some imported goods.
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Visitors to the Shidoni Foundry are able to witness 2000 degree bronze being poured into molds once a week to better understand the work that goes into metal sculptures. The sculpture garden is open throughout the week though for those who cannot attend the bronze pour days.
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Enjoy the magnificent views of the Rio Grande winding its way through the canyons from the White Rock Overlook Park. The area is popular among hikers, rock-climbers, and visitors who wants to enjoy the breathtaking vistas.