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1. Tinkertown Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
Tinkertown Museum
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2. ABQ BioPark ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
ABQ BioPark
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3. Alameda Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
Alameda Zoo
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4. Billy The Kid Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
Billy The Kid Museum
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5. Bradbury Science Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
Bradbury Science Museum
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6. Carlsbad Caverns

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
Carlsbad Caverns
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7. Carson National Forest

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Carson National Forest
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8. E3 Children’s Museum and Science Center

Category: Kids & Family Fun
E3 Children’s Museum and Science Center
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9. Explora Science Center

Category: Kids & Family Fun
Explora Science Center
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10. International Balloon Museum

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International Balloon Museum
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11. International UFO Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
International UFO Museum
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12. Kit Carson Home and Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
Kit Carson Home and Museum
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13. Las Cruces Museum of Nature and Science

Category: Kids & Family Fun
Las Cruces Museum of Nature and Science
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14. Las Cruces Railroad Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
Las Cruces Railroad Museum
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15. National Solar Observatory

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
National Solar Observatory
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16. New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science

Category: Kids & Family Fun
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
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17. New Mexico Museum of Space History

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New Mexico Museum of Space History
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18. Petroglyph National Monument

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Petroglyph National Monument
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19. Santa Fe Children’s Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
Santa Fe Children’s Museum
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20. Santa Fe Southern Railway

Category: Kids & Family Fun
Santa Fe Southern Railway
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21. Spring River Park and Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
Spring River Park and Zoo
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22. The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
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23. Toy Train Depot

Toy Train Depot
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24. White Sands National Monument

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
White Sands National Monument
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • The blue skies and hot sun of New Mexico are like a siren’s call for a unique vacation.
  • This wonderful state offers many opportunities for families traveling with kids, from an abundance of zoos where kids can learn about exotic animals and those they might see in the wild where they live, to children’s museums where they can experiment, ask questions, and explore.
  • New Mexico has some gorgeous natural opportunities as well, like Carlsbad Caverns or White Sands National Monument, where families can race down the sandy dunes in a sled.
  • For families coming from afar, or those who just need a quick day trip to break up the monotony or get the kids out of the house, New Mexico has a plethora of options, each of which is sure to leave kids and parents happy.

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