Sightseeing
Ski Apache
1286 Ski Run RoadZip line in the summer and skiing/snowboarding in the winter
Gamble, golf, or eat at this beautiful resort just minutes away
178 locals recommend
Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino
287 Carrizo Canyon RdGamble, golf, or eat at this beautiful resort just minutes away
Ruidoso Downs Race Track
26225 US-70Horse racing from Memorial Day thru Labor Day
Food scene
Center of town with lots of shopping, food, drink, treats, and everything in between.
Ruidoso Midtown Association
Center of town with lots of shopping, food, drink, treats, and everything in between.
Best New Mexican food in town. Get there early - not a ton of seating.
26 locals recommend
Jorge's Cafe
2064 US-70Best New Mexican food in town. Get there early - not a ton of seating.
Absolute best place for all the frozen yogurt and topping choices you could ever dream of. Only place in town with boba drinks and even fried oreos and churros on weekends. Check with host for discounts for treats at Simple Sugars
Chill Out by Simple Sugars
2312 Sudderth DrAbsolute best place for all the frozen yogurt and topping choices you could ever dream of. Only place in town with boba drinks and even fried oreos and churros on weekends. Check with host for discounts for treats at Simple Sugars
One of the most popular brunch places in the area - long lines on the weekend
98 locals recommend
Cornerstone Bakery Cafe
1712 Sudderth DrOne of the most popular brunch places in the area - long lines on the weekend
Very best place for a sandwich on crossaint with tomato basil soup... and buttermilk pie. The place to go for lunch.
32 locals recommend
The Village Buttery
2107 Sudderth DrVery best place for a sandwich on crossaint with tomato basil soup... and buttermilk pie. The place to go for lunch.
Casinos
Billy the Kid Casino
26225 US-70Another great Ruidoso area casino
Winter Activities
Ruidoso Winter Park
121 Ski Run RdSuch a fun place for the family to inner tube in the winter
Family Activities
Go-karts, putt-putt, arcade games, giant maze, and so much more fun just a stroll from the house
67 locals recommend
Pillow's Funtrackers
101 Carrizo Canyon RdGo-karts, putt-putt, arcade games, giant maze, and so much more fun just a stroll from the house
Adventure Mountain
1056 Mechem DrFun activities for the whole family
Ruidoso Bowling Center
1202 Mechem DrSierra Cinema
721 Mechem DrOnly movie theater in town
From disc golf to fishing and paddle boarding - a little water oasis in the mountains just a couple miles from the house
140 locals recommend
Grindstone Lake
501 Resort DrFrom disc golf to fishing and paddle boarding - a little water oasis in the mountains just a couple miles from the house
Golfing
If people are talking about golfing in Ruidoso, they're probably talking about The Links, beautiful course with the best views of Sierra Blanca
20 locals recommend
Links At Sierra Blanca
105 Sierra Blanca DrIf people are talking about golfing in Ruidoso, they're probably talking about The Links, beautiful course with the best views of Sierra Blanca
Picturesque golf course that plays tighter than The Links. Just minutes from the house.
22 locals recommend
Cree Meadows Public Golf Course
301 Country Club DrPicturesque golf course that plays tighter than The Links. Just minutes from the house.