- TripBuzz found 63 things to do with kids in or near Rio Rancho, New Mexico, including 51 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Albuquerque, Tijeras, Sandia Park and Bernalillo.
- From Rio Vista Park to Haynes Park, the Rio Rancho area offers 53 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Playgrounds, Amusement Parks (All Ages) and Bowling.
- Rio Rancho is Sandoval County's economic hub, as the home of the company Intel, and largest city. Home to over 90,000 residents it is also a family-friendly residential community and tourist destination. The most popular points of interest include the cities local parks, taverns, restaurants and their annual Balloon Festival.
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19.1 Miles
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Tree Spring
Cibola National Forest, Sandia Ranger District, Tijeras, NM 87059
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With memorable views of wildlife and forestry, Tree Ridge offers an easy to hike trail that is suitable for all skill levels. Able to completed in just a few hours, it is also used for horseback riding and bicycling.
19.8 Miles
The Isleta Lakes are open daily for visitors to enjoy. Fishing on the lakes and RV camping are the most common activities though with other options in the children's playground, walking paths, and picnic tables.
19.8 Miles
Featuring 27 holes in its signature golf course, the Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Club is open to the public. There are landing areas and greens that are separated with arroyos, rock outcroppings, and native vegetation.
31.1 Miles
Exhibits and stories of past Madrid are displayed at the Madrid Old Coal Town Museum. Visitors are able to explore the coal mining operations and and even climb on Engine 769 and ring the train's bell.
31.4 Miles
The unique cone-shaped rocks at the Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument encourage visitors to learn about the ways the earth is shaped. Hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing are common activities.
32.7 Miles
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73 votes
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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.
32.7 Miles
60%
43 votes
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.
33.3 Miles
59%
88 votes
17 Waldo Street, Cerrillos, NM 87010
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Items unique to the region are available at the trading post portion of the Casa Grande Trading Post, Cerrillos Turquoise Mining Museum & Petting Zoo. The mining museum focuses on the turquoise mining trade of the past while the petting zoo allows families to interact with llamas, goats, and chickens.
33.4 Miles
With over 5 miles of nature trails, Cerrillos Hills State Park contains areas for hiking, horseback riding, and biking. The park and historic mining site features pit mines, mineshafts, and Native American turquoise mines.
34.3 Miles
Several horseback riding trips are offered by the Broken Saddle Riding Company, including tours of the La Bajada Overlook, Devil's Canyon, Miner's Trail, and Grand Central Silver Mine. All skill levels of riders are accommodated.