Guidebook for Ruidoso
Entertainment & Activities
Ski Apache is only 13 miles. Of course that’s up the mountain so it takes about 20 to 30 minutes. The town does a great job clearing the roads and ski apache is usually always open unless weather is very bad.
If you are not skiing I would still recommend driving up to Ski Apache and take the tram to the top. It’s very beautiful! -There are zip lines at ski apache although I don’t believe they are operational during the winter months.
162 locals recommend
Ski Apache
1286 Ski Run RoadSki Apache is only 13 miles. Of course that’s up the mountain so it takes about 20 to 30 minutes. The town does a great job clearing the roads and ski apache is usually always open unless weather is very bad.
If you are not skiing I would still recommend driving up to Ski Apache and take the tram to the top. It’s very beautiful! -There are zip lines at ski apache although I don’t believe they are operational during the winter months.
Ruidoso Winter Park is a great place where kids can enjoy sledding
65 locals recommend
Ruidoso Winter Park
121 Ski Run RdRuidoso Winter Park is a great place where kids can enjoy sledding
Inn of the mountain gods is the best casino in town with live shows and large casino area. This one also has a very nice lake for hiking and fishing.
178 locals recommend
Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino
287 Carrizo Canyon RdInn of the mountain gods is the best casino in town with live shows and large casino area. This one also has a very nice lake for hiking and fishing.
If you really have time you can take a 3 hour drive to Santa Fe, enjoy some sightseeing for most of the day and head back home later in the evening. If you do go there I recommend Tomasitas for great southwestern style Mexican food and fantastic margaritas. Santa Fe Forest is also very beautiful and has several hiking trails.
233 locals recommend
Santa Fe
If you really have time you can take a 3 hour drive to Santa Fe, enjoy some sightseeing for most of the day and head back home later in the evening. If you do go there I recommend Tomasitas for great southwestern style Mexican food and fantastic margaritas. Santa Fe Forest is also very beautiful and has several hiking trails.
Parks & Nature
Alto lake is nearby where you can go and walk around or even fish and this year(2017) they added a 2 mile hiking trail which is very beautiful. I highly recommend this hike.
Alto Lake Dam
Alto lake is nearby where you can go and walk around or even fish and this year(2017) they added a 2 mile hiking trail which is very beautiful. I highly recommend this hike.
Grindstone Lake is also another place to go fishing and hiking. They usually stock the lake with plenty of fish. Or you can go horseback riding at Grindstone Stables
140 locals recommend
Grindstone Lake
501 Resort DrGrindstone Lake is also another place to go fishing and hiking. They usually stock the lake with plenty of fish. Or you can go horseback riding at Grindstone Stables
Dog park with wonderful views for Sierra Blanca as well as a very nice walking trail
Ruidoso Dog Park
685 Hull RdDog park with wonderful views for Sierra Blanca as well as a very nice walking trail
Golfing as well as jogging around the park while enjoying some beautiful views of Sierra Blanca.
22 locals recommend
Cree Meadows Public Golf Course
301 Country Club DrGolfing as well as jogging around the park while enjoying some beautiful views of Sierra Blanca.
Although a bit of a drive, during the summer months if you are looking for a place to swim take a 2.5 hour drive to Truth or Consequences where you can fish, boat and swim at Elephant Butte Lake.
30 locals recommend
Elephant Butte Lake State Park
101 NM-195Although a bit of a drive, during the summer months if you are looking for a place to swim take a 2.5 hour drive to Truth or Consequences where you can fish, boat and swim at Elephant Butte Lake.
Shopping
Ruidoso town center located around 4 miles from the house. There is always plenty of parking and just a great place to go walking, shopping and dining.
89 locals recommend
Ruidoso
Ruidoso town center located around 4 miles from the house. There is always plenty of parking and just a great place to go walking, shopping and dining.
Sightseeing
I recommend a drive to Cloudcroft which is about 45 minutes away. Just a nice mountain town elevation of 9k so it is usually about 10 degrees colder and they have several kid friendly places to go sledding and even ice skating. There are plenty of hiking trails there as well.
79 locals recommend
Cloudcroft
I recommend a drive to Cloudcroft which is about 45 minutes away. Just a nice mountain town elevation of 9k so it is usually about 10 degrees colder and they have several kid friendly places to go sledding and even ice skating. There are plenty of hiking trails there as well.
After your trip to Cloudcroft or on a separate trip, drive down to white sands which is beautiful anytime of the year. If you are coming from Cloudcroft stop by the Old Apple Barn which is a cool spot where you can buy homemade pies, apple cider and more and sit on the patio to enjoy the views or people watch. :)
244 locals recommend
White Sands National Monument
After your trip to Cloudcroft or on a separate trip, drive down to white sands which is beautiful anytime of the year. If you are coming from Cloudcroft stop by the Old Apple Barn which is a cool spot where you can buy homemade pies, apple cider and more and sit on the patio to enjoy the views or people watch. :)
This place is 45 minutes from the house. This is a pretty cool place where lava flowed many millions of years ago.
8 locals recommend
Valley of Fires
6158 US-380This place is 45 minutes from the house. This is a pretty cool place where lava flowed many millions of years ago.
Food Scene
Great spot for breakfast and lunch (soups, salads, sandwiches and good service)
98 locals recommend
Cornerstone Bakery Cafe
1712 Sudderth DrGreat spot for breakfast and lunch (soups, salads, sandwiches and good service)
Comal Mexican Restaurant
2117 Sudderth DrVery small place but food is great. Nothing fancy just good home cooking.
Guess the hot spot in town and its pretty cool. Good food and great margaritas. Ask for the Cadillac margarita.
Lucy's Mexicali Restaurant
Guess the hot spot in town and its pretty cool. Good food and great margaritas. Ask for the Cadillac margarita.
Hall Of Flame Burgers
2500 Sudderth DrBest burgers in town. Expect a wait though
Cafe Rio Pizza
2547 Sudderth DrEasily the best pizza in town. Greek salad is really good.
Lincoln County Grill
2717 Sudderth DrReally good comfort food like meatloaf and roast beef.
Not only the best Chinese food in town but probably better than most of the places here at home in San Antonio. Really good food. The portions are large so I always ask for half order.
8 locals recommend
Great Wall of China
2913 Sudderth DrNot only the best Chinese food in town but probably better than most of the places here at home in San Antonio. Really good food. The portions are large so I always ask for half order.
My favorite hangout for trying new beers out. Also they have pretty good food there as well. Try the Jersey Sub
55 locals recommend
Rio Grande Grill and Tap Room
441 Mechem DrMy favorite hangout for trying new beers out. Also they have pretty good food there as well. Try the Jersey Sub
Cattle Baron
657 Sudderth DrGreat steak house
This place is awesome. Great food and service but long wait so get there early if it is the weekend.
42 locals recommend
Log Cabin Restaurant
1074 Mechem DrThis place is awesome. Great food and service but long wait so get there early if it is the weekend.
This is a great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Food is just as good
77 locals recommend
Sacred Grounds Coffee and Tea House
2704 Sudderth DrThis is a great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Food is just as good
Drinks & Nightlife
I haven't been here yet but after doing all this research will be the first place I go next time :)
16 locals recommend
Tall Pines Beer and Wine Garden
2213 Sudderth DrI haven't been here yet but after doing all this research will be the first place I go next time :)
Hidden Tap
2408 B Sudderth DrGreat selection of beers if you like beer.
Essentials
Albertsons Market
721 Mechem DrGrocery store not far from the house
Thriftway Supermarket
304 Mechem Dr