Jemez State Monument
On sr 4 near jemez springs open 8:30-5 except tuesdays and some holidays, small fee preserves american indian and mission ruins of considerable archaeological interest, with a short interpretive trail.
Jemez Pueblo
On the western slopes is one of the less "tourist-friendly" of the new mexico american indian pueblos, but is open for limited visits on certain feast days. jemez pottery is excellent and can sometimes be obtained at roadside stands in the stunning red-rock country near the pueblo.
Many of the region's activities are covered in the separate articles on Bandelier National Monument, Los Alamos, and Santa Fe National Forest. A few that don't fit into one of these areas:
Jemez River
There are a number of well-developed fishing spots along the Jemez River west of the Valle Grande. Abiquiu Lake, a man-made reservoir on the northeast side of the range, also offers fishing and some other water sports, but don't expect Lake Mead. The same applies for tiny Fenton Lake on the west side of the range no power boats, it's hardly big enough to put one in.
Valles Caldera National Preserve (http://www.vallescaldera....) is a new and unusual unit of the national park system that doubles as a working ranch. Activities include hiking, fishing restricted access, and winter sports that can be spectacular in years with heavy snowfall or nearly nonexistent in drought years. Check the web site to see what's available when you're visiting; recreational activities are still undergoing planning and development.
Rock climbers can find interesting single-pitch sport climbing on some of the basalt cliffs along SR 4 west of the preserve, in some cases barely a hundred feet from SR 4.
Jemez Springs Bath House
There are a number of hot springs in the southwest part of the range where you can soak following a day on the trails or ski slopes. Most are "wild" and undeveloped, some requiring a short hike and see under "Stay safe", but Jemez Springs has two developed springs: the village-owned Jemez Springs Bath House (http://www.jemezspringsba...), and private Giggling Springs (http://www.gigglingspring...) . Both accept walk-ins, but reservations at Jemez Springs Bath House are a good idea on summer weekends.
The Giggling Springs Hot Springs
Natural, outdoor, geothermal, therapeutic mineral spring pool in a beautiful setting near the Jemez River. Also a gift shop and gallery on the premises. No hiking required. Swim suits required. Children 14 years and over are welcome.