- Our list of the best things to do in Los Alamos, New Mexico, features the top 70 nearby activities — including 46 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Los Alamos, NM has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 15 things to do within the city of Los Alamos, NM , followed by 55 popular activities in nearby cities, including Santa Fe, Jemez Springs, Abiquiu, Cochiti Pueblo, Chimayo, Tesuque, Espanola and Taos
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26.4 Miles
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706 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM 87505
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The Museum of International Folk Art opened in 1953 and has since grown to contain the largest collection of folk art in the world. With four separate wings, dedicated to presenting different exhibits and forums, this museum is a must-visit destination.
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The collection housed at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture is composed of roughly 42,000 individual pieces. Most of it is focused on traditional Native American art, but there are some items of modern Southwest art as well.
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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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Museum Hill, 715 Camino Lejo - off Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87505
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The Santa Fe Botanical Garden is more than 14 acres and includes many desert plants and other non-native plants. There are dry and meadow gardens, fruit orchards, courtyards and a bicycle trail.
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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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Situated in the Embudo Valley, La Chiripada Winery has been operating for over 30 years, making it the oldest winery in northern New Mexico. Approximately 20 varieties of wine are produced every year.
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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.
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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.
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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.