Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Rio Rancho January 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Rio Rancho Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-Rancho.dx10487)[Hotels in Rio Rancho](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-Rancho-Hotels.d10487.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Rio Rancho](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Rio-Rancho.d10487.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Rio Rancho Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Rio-Rancho.d10487.Car-Hire-Guide)[Rio Rancho Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-Rancho.d10487.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Rio Rancho, NM ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Rio Rancho Types of activities [Rio Rancho travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-Rancho.dx10487) ![Balloons landing in Rio Rancho, NM; Shutterstock ID 6250258](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10487/a6aa45a6-b3fb-4929-aaaf-a4332372c364.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Balloons landing in Rio Rancho, NM; Shutterstock ID 6250258](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10487/a6aa45a6-b3fb-4929-aaaf-a4332372c364.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mountains with road. Rio Rancho, New Mexico](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10487/2af5981e-4bd8-4b4b-8a5f-bf70bc77323a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pilot David Koenig](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/271/76f29def-d393-4f60-824e-cc0e4c5635fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Rio Rancho Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Rio Rancho has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Rio Rancho, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Rio Rancho with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Rio Rancho Rio Rancho is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Rio Rancho, and make it a breeze to explore Rio Rancho and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Rio Rancho to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Rio Rancho, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Rio Rancho. #### Rio Rancho attractions Rio Rancho has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Rio Rancho to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Rio Rancho. Looking for things to do in Rio Rancho can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Rio Rancho or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Rio Rancho attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Rio Rancho | Number of things to do | 16 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Historic Old Town Albuquerque smart phone App/Audio Walking Tour](/things-to-do/historic-old-town-albuquerque-smart-phone-app-gps-walking-tour.a46057106.activity-details): £6 | | Top 5 things to do | [Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride](/things-to-do/albuquerque-sunrise-hot-air-balloon-ride.a178133.activity-details)[Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Albuquerque, NM](/things-to-do/the-dinner-detective-murder-mystery-dinner-show-albuquerque.a1368833.activity-details)[Turquoise Museum Visit](/things-to-do/turquoise-museum-visit.a1360165.activity-details)[Albuquerque Snowshoe Experience](/things-to-do/albuquerque-snowshoe-experience-and-aerial-tram-ride.a45001311.activity-details)[ABQ Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride](/things-to-do/rio-grande-valley-sunset-hot-air-balloon-ride.a337102.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride](/things-to-do/albuquerque-sunrise-hot-air-balloon-ride.a178133.activity-details)[Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Albuquerque, NM](/things-to-do/the-dinner-detective-murder-mystery-dinner-show-albuquerque.a1368833.activity-details)[ABQ Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride](/things-to-do/rio-grande-valley-sunset-hot-air-balloon-ride.a337102.activity-details)[12pm - Public High Noon History, Legends & Lore Tour - Guided Old Town Stro...](/things-to-do/12pm-public-high-noon-history-legends-lore-tour-guided-old-town-stroll.a1004313.activity-details)[Historic Old Town Albuquerque smart phone App/Audio Walking Tour](/things-to-do/historic-old-town-albuquerque-smart-phone-app-gps-walking-tour.a46057106.activity-details) | | With kids | [Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride](/things-to-do/albuquerque-sunrise-hot-air-balloon-ride.a178133.activity-details)[ABQ Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride](/things-to-do/rio-grande-valley-sunset-hot-air-balloon-ride.a337102.activity-details)[Albuquerque Desert Shadows Rising Ghost Tour](/things-to-do/albuquerque-old-town-hauntings-of-the-wild-west-ghost-tour.a48946617.activity-details) | ## What to do in Rio Rancho --- ### Popular places to visit #### Santa Ana Star Center After visiting Santa Ana Star Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rio Rancho. Discover the cosy cafes and lively festivals in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Ana-Star-Center-Rio-Rancho.d553248621558133971.Attraction) #### J&R Vintage Auto Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at J&R Vintage Auto Museum during your trip to Rio Rancho. Discover the lively festivals and casinos in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/JR-Vintage-Auto-Museum-Albuquerque.d553248621532645731.Attraction) #### Rio Rancho Sports Complex After visiting Rio Rancho Sports Complex, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rio Rancho. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-Rancho-Sports-Complex-Albuquerque.d928058736399159296.Attraction) #### Presbyterian Rust Medical Center If Presbyterian Rust Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rio Rancho. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Presbyterian-Rust-Medical-Center-Albuquerque.d928058559124639744.Attraction) #### New Day Therapeutic Massage You can take time to visit New Day Therapeutic Massage during your travels to Rio Rancho. Wander the picturesque gardens or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Day-Therapeutic-Massage-Albuquerque.d553248621532645729.Attraction) #### UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center If UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rio Rancho. [](https://expedia.co.uk/UNM-Sandoval-Regional-Medical-Center-Rio-Rancho.d928058555167522816.Attraction) #### Southern Plaza You can do some window-shopping at Southern Plaza during your visit to Rio Rancho. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Southern-Plaza-Rio-Rancho.d928058936977113088.Attraction) #### Cabezon Park Cabezon Park is just one of the places to see in Rio Rancho, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cabezon-Park-Albuquerque.d928058886991450112.Attraction) #### A Park Above A Park Above is just one of the places to see in Rio Rancho, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/A-Park-Above-Albuquerque.d928058903458111488.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Rio Rancho ![Albuquerque which includes street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602663/60f8e8e7-838c-4e5c-b649-91f7cc69bfc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Albuquerque ![San Ysidro, the patron saint of farming, is the namesake of this cemetery and church as well as the next-door Casa San Ysidro - a living history museum that depicts life in 19th century New Mexico. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10338/805977bf-a228-474e-9e19-86f1afe9a72d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Corrales ![The Sandia Mountain Range as seen from the Hyatt Regency Tamara Resort, Santa Ana Pueblo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/319626386211866002/b13faf75-c4fc-4980-baf2-55b917f5b41f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Santa Ana Pueblo ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rio Rancho worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Rio Rancho? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Rio Rancho? ### Is three days enough to stay in Rio Rancho? ### Is Rio Rancho a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Rio Rancho with kids? > - [Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/albuquerque-sunrise-hot-air-balloon-ride.a178133.activity-details) > - [ABQ Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rio-grande-valley-sunset-hot-air-balloon-ride.a337102.activity-details) > - [Albuquerque Desert Shadows Rising Ghost Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/albuquerque-old-town-hauntings-of-the-wild-west-ghost-tour.a48946617.activity-details) ### What to do in Rio Rancho for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Rio Rancho? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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