Title: Things to Do in Rio Rancho in 2026 | Expedia.com [Rio Rancho Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Rio-Rancho.dx10487)[Hotels in Rio Rancho](https://expedia.com/Rio-Rancho-Hotels.d10487.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Rio Rancho](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Rio-Rancho.d10487.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Rio Rancho](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Rio-Rancho.d10487.Car-Rental-Guide)[Rio Rancho Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Rio-Rancho.d10487.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Rio Rancho ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Rio Rancho Types of activities [Rio Rancho Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Rio-Rancho.dx10487) ![old wood signboard with text " welcome to rio rancho" hanging on a branch](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10487/d0663cbe-7b76-41b1-adf6-3ea37dd04ddd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![watermelon mountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10487/66033f88-cd23-4d76-8a81-ca7bfe4bf6d0.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) --- --- ### Most popular activities in Rio Rancho ### Tours & day trips [See all 22 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=10487&location=Rio+Rancho&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Rides at Sunrise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3620712/4505cd20-f583-4f0e-acce-4fe494437a3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Rides at Sunrise 3h 9.8/10 86 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $199 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/albuquerque-hot-air-balloon-rides-at-sunrise.a3620712.activity-details?&rid=10487&location=Rio+Rancho&swp=off) ![The 8pm Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque - the BEST since 2001](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1004306/1e24edc0-4802-4280-bd3d-74c27e226103.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The 8pm Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque - the BEST since 2001 2h 9.8/10 204 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $38 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-original-8pm-ghost-tour-of-old-town-albuquerque-since-2001.a1004306.activity-details?&rid=10487&location=Rio+Rancho&swp=off) ![Albuquerque Desert Shadows Rising Ghost Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48946617/2d8d5eaa-83e5-4a43-9879-2ec27ff2a99a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Albuquerque Desert Shadows Rising Ghost Tour 1h Free cancellation available $24 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/albuquerque-desert-shadows-rising-ghost-tour.a48946617.activity-details?&rid=10487&location=Rio+Rancho&swp=off) ![US Classic Southwest Adventure Self Guided Audio Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50753470/da3dce11-3f77-4dc9-9b09-a34258c826fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### US Classic Southwest Adventure Self Guided Audio Tours 15d Free cancellation available $90 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/us-classic-southwest-adventure-self-guided-audio-tours.a50753470.activity-details?&rid=10487&location=Rio+Rancho&swp=off) ![12pm - Public High Noon History, Legends & Lore Tour - Guided Old Town Stro...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1004313/6910e321-6e34-4a35-abbf-a1132bba0aec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 12pm - Public High Noon History, Legends & Lore Tour - Guided Old Town Stro... 1h 30m 9.8/10 50 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $38 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/12pm-public-high-noon-history-legends-lore-tour-guided-old-town-stroll.a1004313.activity-details?&rid=10487&location=Rio+Rancho&swp=off) ![Historic Old Town Albuquerque smart phone App/Audio Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46057106/df801d2b-7d07-407b-a405-bb0f572e604c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Historic Old Town Albuquerque smart phone App/Audio Walking Tour 1h 9.4/10 8 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $8 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/historic-old-town-albuquerque-smart-phone-app-audio-walking-tour.a46057106.activity-details?&rid=10487&location=Rio+Rancho&swp=off) ![Amazing Art Walk: Albuquerque Murals Abound!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/864468/322fd69a-7d3c-4e68-a667-6cd11d1f9d21.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Amazing Art Walk: Albuquerque Murals Abound! 1h 30m 4/10 1 Viator review $15 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/albuquerque-scavenger-hunt-art-in-albuquerque.a864468.activity-details?&rid=10487&location=Rio+Rancho&swp=off) ![Duke City Pedaler: Beverage Tour to Old Town/Sawmill Albuquerque ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46006721/974375f2-7ac4-4469-aaba-a80057b4e9b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Duke City Pedaler: Beverage Tour to Old Town/Sawmill Albuquerque 2h 30m Free cancellation available $40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/duke-city-pedaler-beverage-tour-to-old-town-sawmill-albuquerque.a46006721.activity-details?&rid=10487&location=Rio+Rancho&swp=off) ![Breaking Bad RV Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45270333/28911c1b-5a5a-48ce-ad9c-2566524fe854.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Breaking Bad RV Tours 3h Free cancellation available $125 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/breaking-bad-rv-tours.a45270333.activity-details?&rid=10487&location=Rio+Rancho&swp=off) ![Couple’s Private Enchanting Walk in the Heart of Albuquerque](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5072955/b887c77d-d9fb-4d94-98bf-be8b85d2344d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Couple’s Private Enchanting Walk in the Heart of Albuquerque 2h 2/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $700 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/couples-private-enchanting-walk-in-the-heart-of-albuquerque.a5072955.activity-details?&rid=10487&location=Rio+Rancho&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=10487&location=Rio+Rancho&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/178133/62277ba2-c7ef-4c8b-ae32-6cbd7f68985f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride 3h 9.6/10 82 verified reviews Free cancellation available $225 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/albuquerque-sunrise-hot-air-balloon-ride.a178133.activity-details?&rid=10487&location=Rio+Rancho&swp=off) ![Duke City Pedaler: Beverage Tour to Old Town/Sawmill Albuquerque ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46006721/974375f2-7ac4-4469-aaba-a80057b4e9b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Duke City Pedaler: Beverage Tour to Old Town/Sawmill Albuquerque 2h 30m Free cancellation available $40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/duke-city-pedaler-beverage-tour-to-old-town-sawmill-albuquerque.a46006721.activity-details?&rid=10487&location=Rio+Rancho&swp=off) ![A Food and Art Walking Tour through Old Town ABQ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49978204/99f23d3e-f2dc-4d03-9ddc-e68dbcbae8f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### A Food and Art Walking Tour through Old Town ABQ 3h 30m Free cancellation available $120 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/captures-old-town-albuquerques-unique-charm-walking-tour.a49978204.activity-details?&rid=10487&location=Rio+Rancho&swp=off) ![Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Albuquerque, NM](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1368833/3b207fdd-5f57-437c-88a1-97c18e48f328.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Albuquerque, NM 3h 9.6/10 9 Viator reviews $80 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-dinner-detective-murder-mystery-dinner-show-albuquerque-nm.a1368833.activity-details?&rid=10487&location=Rio+Rancho&swp=off) ### Air, helicopter & balloon tours [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=10487&location=Rio+Rancho&filter.categories=AirHelicopterBalloonTours) ![Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/178133/62277ba2-c7ef-4c8b-ae32-6cbd7f68985f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride 3h 9.6/10 82 verified reviews Free cancellation available $225 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/albuquerque-sunrise-hot-air-balloon-ride.a178133.activity-details?&rid=10487&location=Rio+Rancho&swp=off) ![Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Rides at Sunrise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3620712/4505cd20-f583-4f0e-acce-4fe494437a3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Rides at Sunrise 3h 9.8/10 86 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $199 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/albuquerque-hot-air-balloon-rides-at-sunrise.a3620712.activity-details?&rid=10487&location=Rio+Rancho&swp=off) ![Private Hot Air Balloon Flights with Elevated New Mexico](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4281680/544ef9ee-0979-4dd4-8d51-0d3e81bd779b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Hot Air Balloon Flights with Elevated New Mexico 4h 10/10 43 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $699 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-hot-air-balloon-flights-with-elevated-new-mexico.a4281680.activity-details?&rid=10487&location=Rio+Rancho&swp=off) ![Albuquerque: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Toast](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51665670/8bd0a8f1-fa52-44d3-8d5b-791ea78b4f0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Albuquerque: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Toast 2h Free cancellation available $215 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/albuquerque-sunrise-hot-air-balloon-flight-with-toast.a51665670.activity-details?&rid=10487&location=Rio+Rancho&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Rio Rancho | Number of things to do | 25 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 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-audio-walking-tour.a46057106.activity-details): $8 | | Top 5 things to do | [Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Albuquerque, NM](/things-to-do/the-dinner-detective-murder-mystery-dinner-show-albuquerque-nm.a1368833.activity-details)[Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride](/things-to-do/albuquerque-sunrise-hot-air-balloon-ride.a178133.activity-details)[Explora Admission](/things-to-do/explora-admission.a51480264.activity-details)[The 8pm Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque - the BEST since 2001](/things-to-do/the-original-8pm-ghost-tour-of-old-town-albuquerque-since-2001.a1004306.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) | | Under $25 | [Explora Admission](/things-to-do/explora-admission.a51480264.activity-details)[Historic Old Town Albuquerque smart phone App/Audio Walking Tour](/things-to-do/historic-old-town-albuquerque-smart-phone-app-audio-walking-tour.a46057106.activity-details)[Albuquerque Desert Shadows Rising Ghost Tour](/things-to-do/albuquerque-desert-shadows-rising-ghost-tour.a48946617.activity-details)[Amazing Art Walk: Albuquerque Murals Abound!](/things-to-do/albuquerque-scavenger-hunt-art-in-albuquerque.a864468.activity-details)[Breaking Bad Filming Locations Tour in Albuquerque NM](/things-to-do/breaking-bad-filming-locations-tour-in-albuquerque-nm.a51636160.activity-details) | | With kids | [Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride](/things-to-do/albuquerque-sunrise-hot-air-balloon-ride.a178133.activity-details)[Explora Admission](/things-to-do/explora-admission.a51480264.activity-details)[Albuquerque Desert Shadows Rising Ghost Tour](/things-to-do/albuquerque-desert-shadows-rising-ghost-tour.a48946617.activity-details)[Hot AIr Balloon Flights Through Albuquerque](/things-to-do/balloon-flights-through-albuquerque.a51084412.activity-details)[Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Rides at Sunrise](/things-to-do/albuquerque-hot-air-balloon-rides-at-sunrise.a3620712.activity-details) | ## What to do in Rio Rancho --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Rio Rancho? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Rio Rancho ![Beautiful african girl enjoying day at new spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532645729/d0692a14-2dd5-4870-8d0e-424f917a3c30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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.com/New-Day-Therapeutic-Massage-Albuquerque.d553248621532645729.Vacation-Attraction) #### Santa Ana Star Center 4/5(231 reviews) After visiting Santa Ana Star Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rio Rancho. Discover the top-notch restaurants and lively festivals in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Ana-Star-Center-Rio-Rancho.d553248621558133971.Vacation-Attraction) #### J&R Vintage Auto Museum 4.5/5(10 reviews) 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.com/JR-Vintage-Auto-Museum-Albuquerque.d553248621532645731.Vacation-Attraction) #### UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center Though UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Rio Rancho while you are here. [](https://expedia.com/UNM-Sandoval-Regional-Medical-Center-Rio-Rancho.d928058555167522816.Vacation-Attraction) #### Presbyterian Rust Medical Center Though Presbyterian Rust Medical Center might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Rio Rancho while you are here. [](https://expedia.com/Presbyterian-Rust-Medical-Center-Albuquerque.d928058559124639744.Vacation-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 savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Rio-Rancho-Sports-Complex-Albuquerque.d928058736399159296.Vacation-Attraction) #### Southern Plaza You can enjoy retail therapy at Southern Plaza during your stay in Rio Rancho. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Southern-Plaza-Rio-Rancho.d928058936977113088.Vacation-Attraction) #### Rio Rancho City Hall Rio Rancho City Hall 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 savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Rio-Rancho-City-Hall-Rio-Rancho.d928058479806054400.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sugar Park After visiting Sugar Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rio Rancho. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Sugar-Park-Rio-Rancho.d928058701493895168.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Rio Rancho ![Albuquerque featuring street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602663/60f8e8e7-838c-4e5c-b649-91f7cc69bfc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Albuquerque ![Puerta de los corrales de los toros](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10338/26965198-ca7e-42e1-8ec3-4110ea102bd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Corrales ![Sandia mountains, Albuquerque New Mexco at sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/79189/6a7dd78f-13a6-4e17-9280-e710f45d4800.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bernalillo ![Vein of Volcanic Rock in Tuyuna Mesa, Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602638/540a7b2d-f98a-48e3-beff-74a40c320764.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.com/things-to-do/albuquerque-sunrise-hot-air-balloon-ride.a178133.activity-details) > - [Explora Admission](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/explora-admission.a51480264.activity-details) > - [Albuquerque Desert Shadows Rising Ghost Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/albuquerque-desert-shadows-rising-ghost-tour.a48946617.activity-details) > - [Hot AIr Balloon Flights Through Albuquerque](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/balloon-flights-through-albuquerque.a51084412.activity-details) > - [Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Rides at Sunrise](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/albuquerque-hot-air-balloon-rides-at-sunrise.a3620712.activity-details) ### What to do in Rio Rancho for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Rio Rancho?