- Our list of the best things to do in Abiquiu, New Mexico, features the top 24 nearby activities — including 15 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Abiquiu, NM has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, Outdoor Places, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 8 things to do within the city of Abiquiu, NM , followed by 16 popular activities in nearby cities, including Los Alamos, Embudo, Espanola, Chimayo and Dixon
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Hiking and photography are the most common activities conducted at Plaza Blanca. The site's primary feature are the large white sandstone cliffs which offer a variety of views and many examples of desert wildlife.
15.7 Miles
Visitors to the Monastery of Christ in the Desert are able to tour the church, meditation garden, and gift shop. The nearby area also features hiking and the ability to quietly reflect in the peace and tranquility of the region.
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The natural rock formation known as the Echo Amphitheater is located within the Carson National Forest Park. There is an easy hiking trail from the site's nearby parking lot to the formation itself that allows for visitors to enjoy both the Echo Amphitheater and the surrounding environment.
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A wide range of interests are covered by the Ghost Ranch. Visitors are able to enjoy and learn more about the area's natural beauty, history, geology, art, and paleontology through several workshops that are held at the site.
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3007 votes
US Highway 84, between mile markers 211 and 212, Abiquiu, NM
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The Georgia O'Keeffe Home - Abiquiu holds exhibits dedicated to the artist herself and her works, especially those made in the region. There are also displays and exhibits of other art within the American Modernism movement.
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Abiquiu Lake is a 4,000-acre lake on the Chama River which features a high walled canyon above the main body of the lake. Popular activities include swimming, wakeboarding, water skiing, fishing, kayaking, and boating.
1.4 Miles
Purple Adobe Lavender Farm is a large lavender farm providing lavender sales and educational programs on growing lavender. The farm grows fifteen varieties of lavender and has staff on hand to answer any questions on which variety to choose.
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2.6 miles from the Abiquiu Post Office, south on US Hwy 84, Abiquiu, NM
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After a mile hike, the Poshuouinge Ruins features the remains of an unexcavated Pueblo village. Views of the outline of the ruins can be seen from above the site from a ridge.
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211 votes
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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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.