Best places: Tourist attractions in Sandoval County, United States

Human settlements from around 11,000 years ago lying in rocky canyon & mesa country.

👍👍 Discovering History, Nature, and Pleasure at Bandelier National Monument ★★★★★ My visit to the Bandelier National Monument was precisely the stimulating, serene escape I had been looking for while visiting Santa Fe. The easy hiking trail, far from being taxing, offered breathtaking views of the flo...

National preserve featuring a 13-mile wide meadow with lots of wildlife & streams for fly fishing.

👍👍 This is a great trail for all ages. I took the little kids 4 and 6 along with their grandparents and it was a beautiful hike. We only did a little more than a half mile out but between the stream and views everyone had a great time. Perfect spots for picnics and the little ones to splash and play in...

👍👍 Had a great time!! It wasn't too hot either. Just dip your feet in the stream and you will cool down FAST!

👍👍 Amazing history and memories are carved into the walls here. I suggest going with someone who is local, who has grown up here all of their life. The family members that we were with told us what it was like when the original trains and horses and wagons pulled lumber and supplies through. When there...

Scenic park, with mountain & lake views galore, for fishing, camping & cross-country skiing.

👍👍 The pictures don't do it justice! We thought it might just be "ok" but it was amazing. We took the time to do the 1 hour backcountry drive (sign up BEFORE you go as they only permit either 10 or 25 per day depending on the time of the year). We had a picnic and then spent 2 hours dri with the backco...

Excavated remains & ancient art in a Pueblo village visited by Coronado on his fabled quest.

👍👍 Beautiful hike. Good climb in elevation so make sure to bring good shoes and water. No cost for the hike or for parking. We took about 2+ hours to go up and down.

👍👍 I went here today for the first time. We just moved to Rio Rancho and it’s actually really close to our house. The hike was really pleasant. Only a slight incline on the way up the mountain, enough to get the heart beating a little bit but not so bad that my anti-hiking 5-year-old cared too much. Go...

👍👍 Definitely not a place for beginners! Even if you are expirieced, there will be some sections that are still very challenging. Bring plenty of hidration and snacks. It's a stunning place so you will be stopping to soak in the views!

👍👍 Soda dam has been one of my favorite places to visit ever since I 1st went as a kid. Now with kids of our own, my fiancee and I took the drive and its just as good as it has always been. I will say I was the only one who climbed up into the little cave area, not sure if people know you can do that.

👍👍 It's a small waterfall, but if you are up for a swim, the water is clear and cold. Walk to the left and down the hill, you will see the back end of the fall and a safe place for dogs to swim

👍👍 Great place to walk around with the dogs! Great for outdoor live events. A lot of people use it to take professional photos. Small little library box. There's restrooms but they're only open when there's a city event.

Small warm-water pool accessed via a short hike, offering views over the surrounding forest.

👍👍 Went counterclockwise and it's a good thing because it was rocky and steep going up. Nice hike. The views are great. The trail is very narrow! Would do this one again!

👍👍 Lovely trail (Piedra Lisa). Decent amount of snow (2-3 in) on Jan 8 starting at few miles in. I drive a 2wd with low clearance and was able to get to the trailhead.

👍 Want to break up your drive from Jemez or Cuba to Albuquerque with a quick & easy, but beautiful loop hike through a nature reserve? Try the Perea Nature Trail, by San Ysidro off of NM-550. Signs mark local plants of note for a botanical lesson with the scenery. Free parking!