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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Madrid

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Madrid, New Mexico

Updated December 19, 2019

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Madrid, New Mexico

Mine Shaft Tavern

Home to New Mexico's longest bar, this watering hole also has a mining museum and a haunted history.
Connie’s Photo Park.

Madrid, New Mexico

Connie's Photo Park

A little slice of Florida face-in-a-hole kitsch, unexpectedly located in a small New Mexico town.
The Christmas Zamboni, Madrid Christmas Parade 2018

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Madrid Christmas Parade

A ghost town revived by hippies and wanderers throws its own special brand of holiday parade.
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Los Cerrillos, New Mexico

Los Cerrillos

This sparsely populated town offers a look back in time.
2 miles from Madrid
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Museum of Encaustic Art

This is not Madame Tussaud’s wax museum.
3 miles from Madrid
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Los Cerrillos, New Mexico

Origami in the Garden

Giant origami sculptures tucked into desert scenery beckon passers-by to explore further.
4 miles from Madrid
The living history museum El Rancho de Las Golondrinas.

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El Rancho de Las Golondrinas

Step back in time at an outdoor living history museum where New Mexico's cultural traditions come alive.
11 miles from Madrid

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Madrid, New Mexico

Mine Shaft Tavern

Home to New Mexico's longest bar, this watering hole also has a mining museum and a haunted history.
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