- 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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31.2 Miles
Maggie's Diner' From Wild Hogs Movie Set is located next to the Great Madrid Gift Emporium. It was built by Disney and the set remains available to visitors to take their own pictures and put themselves in the movie.
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
99%
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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.
35.0 Miles
Visitors to Soda Dam marvel at the natural geologic formations that create a dam across the Jemez Springs. Young and old alike enjoy exploring the caves, rock formations and hot springs at one of the most photographed places in New Mexico.
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Take an easy one-mile hike from the parking area and enjoy a free soak at Spence Hot Springs. The site includes several, naturally formed soaking pools situated in the side of a hill overlooking a canyon in the Santa Fe National Forest.
35.0 Miles
The Valles Caldera National Preserves features an 89,000 acre ranch situated inside of a volcanic caldera. Depending on the season, visitors enjoy skiing, hiking, hunting, fishing, and horseback riding while enjoying breathtaking vistas.