Out of all the seasons, winter consistently ranks as the least popular in surveys. A lot of people just don’t like the cold. But that doesn’t mean you need to hunker down at home until spring. There are plenty of indoor places where you can have a great time in the Land of Enchantment. Here are 13 of them:
- Go to church.
Flickr/Andy Smith No, we’re not suggesting you find religion (unless you want to) but many of New Mexico’s churches have captivating architecture and impressive stained glass windows. Here are some suggestions to get you started.
- Spend a few hours at a trampoline park.
Yelp/Cool Springz Trampoline Park Trampoline parks are polarizing; you either love them or loathe them. New Mexico actually has several of these venues. Now that’s a fun workout.
- Check out a museum.
Yelp/Sarah S. New Mexico has an array of quirky and cool museums worth investigating, from a telephone museum to one devoted to meteorites. Into crafts? Santa Fe’s Museum of International Folk Art is like Etsy on steroids.
- Soak your woes away.
Facebook/Sierra Grande Lodge & Spa While many of New Mexico’s hot springs lie in wilderness areas or are developed but outside, several hot springs hotels offer indoor soaking options.
- Browse a bookstore or attend a book reading.
Facebook/Coas Books Inc. There are great bookstores throughout the state, from Coas Books in Las Cruces to Downtown Books in Albuquerque.
- See why Meow Wolf is the most Instagrammed place in New Mexico.
Facebook/Meow Wolf You can spend hours marveling at the House of Eternal Return, which was constructed inside an old bowling alley in Santa Fe.
- Or mosey around a more traditional art gallery.
Facebook/Art Obscura
- View fish at an aquarium.
Flickr/Pat M2007 It’s fun and supposedly good for your health. The ABQ Biopark has a great shark area.
- Try your luck at the casino.
Facebook/Santa Ana Star Casino There are more than 25 casinos in New Mexico to choose from. Many also host live music events.
- Tour an earthship.
Flickr/R0Ng As far as attractions go, the earthships just outside Taos are unique, ecofriendly, and surprisingly pretty.
- Go to the theater.
Facebook/Spencer Theater, Ruidoso, New Mexico College productions are usually budget-friendly (the NMSU theater program is still active during winter). Otherwise, theaters like the Lensic (Santa Fe) and the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts (Ruidoso) offer diverse musical and theatrical performances. The KiMo Theatre (Albuquerque) screens old movies and puts on concerts and ballet performances.
- Sample beer at a brewery or taproom.
Flickr/Sarah Richter Maybe they need a taste tester! Here is a beer map for the state.
- Explore Carlsbad Caverns.
Flickr/turcottes78 Okay, New Mexico’s national park is not “inside” in the sense that it’s within a building, but neither is it exposed to the elements. And, hello, it’s amazing.
Which indoor attractions do you plan to visit this winter?
Flickr/Andy Smith
No, we’re not suggesting you find religion (unless you want to) but many of New Mexico’s churches have captivating architecture and impressive stained glass windows. Here are some suggestions to get you started.
Yelp/Cool Springz Trampoline Park
Trampoline parks are polarizing; you either love them or loathe them. New Mexico actually has several of these venues. Now that’s a fun workout.
Yelp/Sarah S.
New Mexico has an array of quirky and cool museums worth investigating, from a telephone museum to one devoted to meteorites. Into crafts? Santa Fe’s Museum of International Folk Art is like Etsy on steroids.
Facebook/Sierra Grande Lodge & Spa
While many of New Mexico’s hot springs lie in wilderness areas or are developed but outside, several hot springs hotels offer indoor soaking options.
Facebook/Coas Books Inc.
There are great bookstores throughout the state, from Coas Books in Las Cruces to Downtown Books in Albuquerque.
Facebook/Meow Wolf
You can spend hours marveling at the House of Eternal Return, which was constructed inside an old bowling alley in Santa Fe.
Facebook/Art Obscura
Flickr/Pat M2007
It’s fun and supposedly good for your health. The ABQ Biopark has a great shark area.
Facebook/Santa Ana Star Casino
There are more than 25 casinos in New Mexico to choose from. Many also host live music events.
Flickr/R0Ng
As far as attractions go, the earthships just outside Taos are unique, ecofriendly, and surprisingly pretty.
Facebook/Spencer Theater, Ruidoso, New Mexico
College productions are usually budget-friendly (the NMSU theater program is still active during winter). Otherwise, theaters like the Lensic (Santa Fe) and the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts (Ruidoso) offer diverse musical and theatrical performances. The KiMo Theatre (Albuquerque) screens old movies and puts on concerts and ballet performances.
Flickr/Sarah Richter
Maybe they need a taste tester! Here is a beer map for the state.
Flickr/turcottes78
Okay, New Mexico’s national park is not “inside” in the sense that it’s within a building, but neither is it exposed to the elements. And, hello, it’s amazing.
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