Things To Do
Activities year round for all seasons!
Grindstone Lake
501 Resort DrNew Water Park Opens June 2019!
Grindstone Lake
501 Resort DrHorse Back Riding
Ski Apache
1286 Ski Run RoadRuidoso Downs
Ruidoso Downs
Billy the Kid Casino
26225 US-70Billy The Kid Casino
Casino has Zip Lining, Golf, Canoe, Fishing, Paddle Boats and more, 4 miles from our place.
178 locals recommend
Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino
287 Carrizo Canyon RdCasino has Zip Lining, Golf, Canoe, Fishing, Paddle Boats and more, 4 miles from our place.
Located in the heart of the White Mountains of southern New Mexico and on the northern edge of the Mescalaro Apache Indian Reservation, the mountain hamlet of Ruidoso (pop 4,500) offers alpine relief at an elevation of 6900 feet from the surrounding lands.
Sierra Blanca
Located in the heart of the White Mountains of southern New Mexico and on the northern edge of the Mescalaro Apache Indian Reservation, the mountain hamlet of Ruidoso (pop 4,500) offers alpine relief at an elevation of 6900 feet from the surrounding lands.
White Sands Missile Range
Alien Zone
216 N Main StAliens Area 51 Roswell NM
Ruidoso has a first-class tubing area offering some of the most exciting tubing you will find anywhere. With the most twists, turns, bumps, jumps, and bobsled curves. Tubing area has more lift capacity and the largest tubing snow making system in the Rockies.
Also feature exclusively designed tubes for 3-6 riders.
65 locals recommend
Ruidoso Winter Park
121 Ski Run RdRuidoso has a first-class tubing area offering some of the most exciting tubing you will find anywhere. With the most twists, turns, bumps, jumps, and bobsled curves. Tubing area has more lift capacity and the largest tubing snow making system in the Rockies.
Also feature exclusively designed tubes for 3-6 riders.
AspenFest weekend is kicked off with a parade through Midtown followed by fun, food, and drinks in Wingfield Park. Don't miss Ruidoso's favorite fall celebration!
Enjoy wine, craft beer or spirits by the glass while you shop with local vendors featuring handmade goodies such as gourmet chocolate and candies, handmade crafts, and specialty items.
89 locals recommend
Ruidoso
AspenFest weekend is kicked off with a parade through Midtown followed by fun, food, and drinks in Wingfield Park. Don't miss Ruidoso's favorite fall celebration!
Enjoy wine, craft beer or spirits by the glass while you shop with local vendors featuring handmade goodies such as gourmet chocolate and candies, handmade crafts, and specialty items.
Sightseeing
Cloudcroft is located at almost 9000 ft in the Sacramento Mountains of southern New Mexico. Cloudcroft gets it's name honestly you are in the clouds. A little over 1 hour drive from Ruidoso a MUST SEE!
79 locals recommend
Cloudcroft
Cloudcroft is located at almost 9000 ft in the Sacramento Mountains of southern New Mexico. Cloudcroft gets it's name honestly you are in the clouds. A little over 1 hour drive from Ruidoso a MUST SEE!
Cloudcroft is extremely high elevation (8,600 feet and 9,000 feet from Burro Ave the main street one of the highest in the U.S.)
Cloudcroft has lots to do and see including the Mexican Canyon Trestle, horseback riding, fishing, golf (the Lodge Golf Course is the highest in North America), camping, hiking, biking, hunting, and, of course, shopping. Cloudcroft is the home of many of America’s most accomplished artists.
Cloudcroft is an average of 20 degrees cooler than Alamogordo.
A little over 1 hour drive from Ruidoso a MUST SEE!
79 locals recommend
Cloudcroft
Cloudcroft is extremely high elevation (8,600 feet and 9,000 feet from Burro Ave the main street one of the highest in the U.S.)
Cloudcroft has lots to do and see including the Mexican Canyon Trestle, horseback riding, fishing, golf (the Lodge Golf Course is the highest in North America), camping, hiking, biking, hunting, and, of course, shopping. Cloudcroft is the home of many of America’s most accomplished artists.
Cloudcroft is an average of 20 degrees cooler than Alamogordo.
A little over 1 hour drive from Ruidoso a MUST SEE!
Mexican Canyon Railroad Trestle
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Visiting Ruidoso NM
Helpful Websites. https://www.visitruidoso.com/attractions/
https://www.ruidoso.net
Customs and culture
Important Info
ALWAYS CHECK CURRENT FIRE LEVELS TO AVOID FINES