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The Town Too High To Die: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in New Mexico

3 Reviews 4.33 out of 5 stars Based on 3 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Santa Fe, USA

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Overview

Madrid produced the coal that both built the Bomb and inspired Walt Disney. Abandoned as a ghost town for many years, it was reborn as a thriving artistic community. The Oral History Tour lets you hear Madrid’s stories, as told by the people who lived them. Using smartphone technology, it plays the audio automatically, at exactly the right time and place.

All dimensions of Madrid’s peculiar, multifaceted story are explored: from an eyewitness account of union-busting violence, to that time the brand-new fire engine accidentally burned down the firehouse. The Oral History Tour was distilled from seventy hours of interviews, and endures as a preserved collective memory of this unique New Mexican treasure.

Of this two-hour tour, The Santa Fe Reporter wrote, “It’s a deep dive into the fascinating history of the little town. You’ll find interviews with locals, some of whom have lived in Madrid their whole lives, and a narrator with a soothing voice ... it works exceedingly well.”

What's Included

  • Lifetime access to History Tour of Madrid: The Town Too High To Die tour
  • VoiceMap Application
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Smartphone
  • Transportation
  • Food/Drink
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New Mexico 14
Madrid, NM 87010, USA

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Opening Hours • Daily | Midnight - 11:59 PM

What To Expect

Madrid Ghost Town (Pass By)

The ghost town of Madrid is quite alive and filled with art and history.Hear the hidden stories of Madrid delivered from its residents straight to your phone as you explore the town.
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The Mine Shaft Tavern (Pass By)

Established in 1899, The Mine Shaft Tavern is a roadside saloon that offers New Mexican food, draft beer & live music.
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Madrid Old Coal Town Museum (Pass By)

The Old Coal Town Museum is a tribute to mining-town life and has a vast range of mining memorabilia including old mining equipment and also old shop fittings and hospital paraphernalia.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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A: The following is included: Lifetime access to History Tour of Madrid: The Town Too High To Die tour.VoiceMap Application.Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata. The following is NOT included: Smartphone.Transportation.Food/Drink.Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-110804P47

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Average 4.33 out of 5 stars based on 3 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor

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  • Lifetime access to History Tour of Madrid: The Town Too High To Die tour
  • VoiceMap Application
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Smartphone
  • Transportation
  • Food/Drink
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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