The best things to do in Santa Fe

23 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Whether you’re chasing a personal best or just want an excuse to walk on real grass, Santa Fe Country Club offers a semi-private, 7,100+…

4360 Country Club Rd · ✓ checked Jul 29

Whether you’re chasing a personal best or just want an excuse to walk on real grass, Santa Fe Country Club offers a semi-private, 7,100+ yard parkland course with wide fairways, multiple tees, and a driving range for all skill levels.

From the Santa Fe newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Flix Brewhouse

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Flix Brewhouse is serving first-run films with push-button, seat-side service, a crave-worthy menu, and beer brewed right at the theater.…

12921 Indian School Rd NE (Albuquerque) · ✓ checked Jul 30

Flix Brewhouse is serving first-run films with push-button, seat-side service, a crave-worthy menu, and beer brewed right at the theater. Grab a juicy burger, hand-tossed pizza, vegan-friendly bites, or something sweet while sipping a Nebulas Hazy IPA or Luna Rosa Raspberry Wheat. Albuquerque weekends, solved.

From the Albuquerque newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Private club featuring golf, an oasis-like setting, amenities, and dining.

132 Clubhouse Dr

Private club featuring golf, an oasis-like setting, amenities, and dining.

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Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

4901 Pan American Fwy NE (Albuquerque)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

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Membership-only country club featuring a golf course, plus tennis and pickleball courts and a pool.

911 4 Hills Rd SE (Albuquerque)

Membership-only country club featuring a golf course, plus tennis and pickleball courts and a pool.

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Public golf course offering year-round play, a driving range, lessons, and a bar and grill.

10035 Country Club Ln NW (Albuquerque)

Public golf course offering year-round play, a driving range, lessons, and a bar and grill.

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Movie theater with reclining seats and free refills, plus a self-serve snack bar.

4591 San Mateo Blvd NE (Albuquerque)

Movie theater with reclining seats and free refills, plus a self-serve snack bar.

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Public golf course featuring a driving range, practice greens, and a pro shop, plus lessons.

3601 University Blvd SE (Albuquerque)

Public golf course featuring a driving range, practice greens, and a pro shop, plus lessons.

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Amusement park with seasonal hours featuring rides, roller coasters, games & a water park.

4800 Osuna Rd NE (Albuquerque)

Amusement park with seasonal hours featuring rides, roller coasters, games & a water park.

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Art galleries and a regular farmers market feature among this area's attractions.

544 S Guadalupe St

Art galleries and a regular farmers market feature among this area's attractions.

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Hinkle Fun Center

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Family recreation spot featuring bumper cars, laser tag, mini-golf & more, along with an arcade.

12931 Indian School Rd NE (Albuquerque)

Family recreation spot featuring bumper cars, laser tag, mini-golf & more, along with an arcade.

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Sky Cinemas Midtown

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High-tech movie theater built on an old soundstage shows the latest global, indie & art house films.

1020 Midtown Calle Central

High-tech movie theater built on an old soundstage shows the latest global, indie & art house films.

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Theater (seating numbered, reserved) offering 3D films, traditional snack fare and a restaurant that specializes in tacos and sandwiches…

1606 Alcaldesa St

Theater (seating numbered, reserved) offering 3D films, traditional snack fare and a restaurant that specializes in tacos and sandwiches like buffalo chicken wraps and chicken salad wraps.

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Executive-length course featuring a banquet hall, known for its food and service.

9717 Copper Ave NE (Albuquerque)

Executive-length course featuring a banquet hall, known for its food and service.

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Ladera Golf Course

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Mountain view 18-hole & executive golf courses with a banquet venue, putting greens & driving range.

3401 Ladera Dr NW (Albuquerque)

Mountain view 18-hole & executive golf courses with a banquet venue, putting greens & driving range.

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Family-friendly, member-owned club featuring a golf course, tennis, a pool and an eatery.

601 Laguna Blvd SW (Albuquerque)

Family-friendly, member-owned club featuring a golf course, tennis, a pool and an eatery.

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Comfortable theater chain with restaurant seating, serving burgers, pizza and other casual bites.

B, 3236 La Orilla Rd NW #1 (Albuquerque)

Comfortable theater chain with restaurant seating, serving burgers, pizza and other casual bites.

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Sandia Golf Club

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Golf club featuring a course, a pro shop, all-American fare with a Southwestern twist, and wedding services.

30 Rainbow Rd (Albuquerque)

Golf club featuring a course, a pro shop, all-American fare with a Southwestern twist, and wedding services.

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Guild Cinema

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Compact, retro-inspired theater screening limited release, international & art-house flicks.

3405 Central Ave NE (Albuquerque)

Compact, retro-inspired theater screening limited release, international & art-house flicks.

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Icon Cinemas

Entertainment

Comfortable, reclining movie theater chain with spacious seating, arcade games and clean bathrooms.

13120 Central Ave SE (Albuquerque)

Comfortable, reclining movie theater chain with spacious seating, arcade games and clean bathrooms.

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Cool Springz

Entertainment

Indoor family activity center with trampolines & laser tag, plus dodge ball & climbing walls.

5205 San Mateo Blvd NE (Albuquerque)

Indoor family activity center with trampolines & laser tag, plus dodge ball & climbing walls.

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Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.

3930 Pan American Fwy NE (Albuquerque)

Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.

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Winrock Town Center

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Long-running mall offering an up-to-date mix of stores & trendy eateries, plus a cinema & arcade.

2100 Louisiana Blvd NE #51 (Albuquerque)

Long-running mall offering an up-to-date mix of stores & trendy eateries, plus a cinema & arcade.

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