- Our list of the best things to do in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, features the top 79 nearby activities — including 39 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Rio Rancho, NM has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Adventures.
- The results below include the top 15 things to do within the city of Rio Rancho, NM , followed by 64 popular activities in nearby cities, including Albuquerque, Tijeras, Bernalillo, Sandia Park, Cedar Crest, Corrales, Isleta and Silver City
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Cibola National Forest, Sandia Ranger District, Tijeras, NM 87059
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Located within the scenic Sandias Mountains, the Piedra Lisa Trail is a nature trail popular among hikers and other nature enthusiasts. While on the trail, guests enjoy the sights of the numerous picturesque granite formations within the mountain range.
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Pino Canyon
Cibola National Forest, Sandia Ranger District, Tijeras, NM 87059
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Located just a few minutes from downtown Albuquerque, Pino Canyon offers a long hiking trail that can be used by both beginners and advanced hikers. Wide scenic views of the area can be seen along the trail, and it connects to Crest Trail at the top.
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Cibola National Forest, Sandia Ranger District, Tijeras, NM 87059
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As a mountain biking trail, South Foothills Trail provides visitors with an 8 mile trail along the desert mountains and various rock structures. The trail interlocks with several other trails in the region, and passes over stone bridges.
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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.
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Sandia Ranger District, 11776 Highway 337, Tijeras, NM 87059
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Nestled in the Cibola National Forest is the scenic Doc Long Picnic Area. The area is home to lengthy hiking trails, picnic shelters and tables, with views of the Sandia Mountain Range.
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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.
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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.
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Visitors of the Isleta Casino will have the opportunity to play a variety of casino games, including slots, table poker, and bingo. Visitors of this site can also stay at the location's hotel or play a round of golf.
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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.