Nowadays, keeping kids away from their video games and TV has become a big struggle for parents. It is getting harder and harder to find a place interesting enough to keep them away from technology and entertained, but this is not the case for New Mexico!
There are a lot of kid-friendly outdoor places in New Mexico to spend a great day in the open air! Check out this list and prepare to have an amazing outdoor day with the family!
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4800 Osuna Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
Cliff's Amusement Park
Cliff’s Amusement Park offers fun for all ages! Whether you are 1 or 99, Cliff’s Amusement Park will leave you with a smile, a laugh, and memories to last a lifetime.2
1321 N White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM 88310, USA
Alameda Park Zoo
Founded in 1898 as a deer park to entertain train passengers while they were waiting for the train to refuel, nowadays the Alameda Park Zoo is home to nearly 300 animals and 90 species.3
1306 E College Blvd, Roswell, NM 88201, USA
Spring River Zoo
Visit the Spring River Zoo and get back in touch with the amazing planet that we live on!4
2601 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104, USA
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
Explore more than 1.5 miles of paths through formal and whimsical gardens designed to delight your senses.5
1504 Miehls Rd, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
Living Desert Zoo & Gardens
The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens is the perfect place to spend a family day outdoors in contact with nature.6
303 Romero St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104, USA
Tours of Old Town
Embark on a 75 minute to 2 hours leisurely walking tour that will take you through the streets and alleys of one of the oldest towns in North America.7
727 Carlsbad Cavern Hwy, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
Carlsbad Caverns
If you are looking to spend some time beholding incredible scenery, this is the place to visit.8
903 10th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, USA
ABQ BioPark Zoo
All ages will enjoy this place. A wonderful place for families to explore animals in their environment.9
30 Tramway Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM, USA
Sandia Peak Ski and Tramway
One of the most popular tourist attractions in Albuquerque, New Mexico.10
121 Sandia Crest Rd, Cedar Crest, NM, USA
Tinkertown Museum
Tinkertown Museum took over 40 years to exist in this life. Ross Ward carved, collected and constructed it with much love.11
6001 Unser Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120, USA
Petroglyph National Monument
Petroglyph National Monument protects one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America, featuring designs and symbols carved onto volcanic rocks.12
Hondo Park, S Garden Ave, Roswell, NM 88201, USA