Sandoval district, New Mexico, United States

Places to visit near Bernalillo

Bernalillo is a town in Sandoval district, New Mexico, United States, home to about 8,843 people. Within 50 km by road there are 230 places to visit — 97 parks, 31 forts & heritage, 28 hill stations & viewpoints and 18 churches. The must-see places are Coronado State Monument (4 km), Jemez Canyon Dam (13 km) and KKOB-AM (Albuquerque) (15 km).

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Bernalillo, New Mexico
Bernalillo, Sandoval district, New Mexico, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bernalillo at a glance

Location
Sandoval district, New Mexico, United States
Population
about 8,843
Coordinates
35.3000° N, 106.5511° W
Places within 50 km
230 (42 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Bernalillo

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Parks near Bernalillo

100 parks within 100 km of Bernalillo. The closest is Coronado State Monument Historical Marker (4 km); the best-known is Cliff's Amusement Park (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Bernalillo

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bernalillo. The closest is Site of Historic Alameda Pueblo (17 km); the best-known is Sunshine Building (32 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bernalillo

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bernalillo. The closest is Canjilon Hill (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Bernalillo

25 churches within 100 km of Bernalillo. The closest is San Antonio Mission Church (7 km); the best-known is Albuquerque New Mexico Temple (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bernalillo

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bernalillo. The closest is Bernalillo on the Camino Real Historical Marker (1 km); the best-known is Coronado State Monument (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Bernalillo

16 museums within 100 km of Bernalillo. The closest is Anderson Abruzzo Balloon Museum (16 km); the best-known is Tinkertown Museum (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bernalillo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bernalillo
  2. 4 km Coronado State Monument · monument, Sandoval
  3. 9 km Jemez Canyon Dam · dam, Sandoval
  4. 25 km Sandia Man Cave · cave, Sandoval
  5. 11 km Sandia Mountain Wilderness · nature spot, Bernalillo
  6. 9 km Albuquerque New Mexico Temple · church, Bernalillo
  7. 19 km Back to Bernalillo

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bernalillo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks97100Coronado State Monument Historical Marker (4 km)
    Forts & heritage3142Site of Historic Alameda Pueblo (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2840Canjilon Hill (8 km)
    Churches1825San Antonio Mission Church (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1422Bernalillo on the Camino Real Historical Marker (1 km)
    Other attractions1420KKOB-AM (Albuquerque) (15 km)
    Museums1216Anderson Abruzzo Balloon Museum (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1113Sandia Mountain Tributaries Site Dam (3 km)
    Caves22Sandia Man Cave (18 km)
    Treks12Paseo del Bosque Trail (31 km)
    Waterfalls12Travertine Falls (34 km)
    Beaches & coast11Central Pond (Tingley Beach) (33 km)
    Buddhist sites01Kagyu Shenpen Kunchab Buddhist Center (74 km)

    Bernalillo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bernalillo?

    Coronado State Monument (monument, about 4 km), Jemez Canyon Dam (dam, about 13 km), KKOB-AM (Albuquerque) (attraction, about 15 km), Sandia Man Cave (cave, about 18 km), Albuquerque New Mexico Temple (church, about 19 km), TWA Flight 260 (attraction, about 19 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bernalillo?

    230 places on Spotwander: 97 parks, 31 forts & heritage, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 churches, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest park to Bernalillo?

    Coronado State Monument Historical Marker, about 4 km by road; Bernalillo Watershed Withdrawal (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bernalillo?

    Site of Historic Alameda Pueblo, about 17 km by road; El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail - Sandoval County (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bernalillo?

    Canjilon Hill, about 8 km by road; Lomos Altos (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bernalillo?

    Start in Bernalillo, visit Coronado State Monument, then Jemez Canyon Dam, then Sandia Man Cave, then Sandia Mountain Wilderness, then Albuquerque New Mexico Temple, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bernalillo?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Bernalillo

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bernalillo’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bernalillo on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.