Louise's Guidebook

Louise
Louise's Guidebook

General information about your stay

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Innsbrook Village Country Club & Resort
146 Geneva Dr

Entertainment

Casino, restaurants, entertainment and great views.
178 locals recommend
Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino
287 Carrizo Canyon Rd
178 locals recommend
Casino, restaurants, entertainment and great views.
Check for free tours a couple mornings a week. Very interesting.
40 locals recommend
Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts
108 Spencer Rd
40 locals recommend
Check for free tours a couple mornings a week. Very interesting.
Take the family horseback riding.
140 locals recommend
Grindstone Lake
501 Resort Dr
140 locals recommend
Take the family horseback riding.
Fun time for the kids in the summer!
67 locals recommend
Pillow's Funtrackers
101 Carrizo Canyon Rd
67 locals recommend
Fun time for the kids in the summer!
Fun place in the winter!
65 locals recommend
Ruidoso Winter Park
121 Ski Run Rd
65 locals recommend
Fun place in the winter!
At Grindstone Lake…..Swimming, kayaking, boating, fishing, picnics, wibit area and a sand beach being built!
140 locals recommend
Grindstone Lake
501 Resort Dr
140 locals recommend
At Grindstone Lake…..Swimming, kayaking, boating, fishing, picnics, wibit area and a sand beach being built!
Ski in the winter, zip line and gondola rides in the summer.
162 locals recommend
Ski Apache
1286 Ski Run Road
162 locals recommend
Ski in the winter, zip line and gondola rides in the summer.
Horse racing at its best during the summer.
63 locals recommend
Ruidoso Downs Race Track
26225 US-70
63 locals recommend
Horse racing at its best during the summer.
Flying J Ranch is fun for the whole family…….a show, a meal and spending time in an old western town. www.flyingjranch.com
1028 NM-48
1028 New Mexico 48
Flying J Ranch is fun for the whole family…….a show, a meal and spending time in an old western town. www.flyingjranch.com
Winter Park changes to other activities in the summer.
Screaming Eagle Enterprises
Winter Park changes to other activities in the summer.

Sightseeing

Nestled away in the cool mountain town of Ruidoso Downs, NM sits the Hubbard Museum of the American West. Established in 1992 the museum houses the Anne C. Stradling Collection of authentic buggies and wagons, equestrian items, Native American artwork and western art.
24 locals recommend
The Hubbard Museum of the American West
26301 US-70
24 locals recommend
Nestled away in the cool mountain town of Ruidoso Downs, NM sits the Hubbard Museum of the American West. Established in 1992 the museum houses the Anne C. Stradling Collection of authentic buggies and wagons, equestrian items, Native American artwork and western art.
Artists have painted great murals around Midtown....See how many you can find. Always a surprise when you find one. Make a souvenir of your trip using one as a backdrop.
89 locals recommend
Ruidoso
89 locals recommend
Artists have painted great murals around Midtown....See how many you can find. Always a surprise when you find one. Make a souvenir of your trip using one as a backdrop.
Established in 1855, Fort Stanton may be one of the most intact 19th-century military forts in the country and is the best-preserved fort in New Mexico. Found just outside the town of Lincoln and surrounded by the Lincoln National Forest, the 240-acre site is best known for its roles in the Indian Wars and the Civil War.
14 locals recommend
Fort Stanton
14 locals recommend
Established in 1855, Fort Stanton may be one of the most intact 19th-century military forts in the country and is the best-preserved fort in New Mexico. Found just outside the town of Lincoln and surrounded by the Lincoln National Forest, the 240-acre site is best known for its roles in the Indian Wars and the Civil War.
Sprawling public park with paved trails & grassy expanses over 27 acres by the Ruidoso River. Kids enjoy the Fairy Land section including trolls.
18 locals recommend
Two Rivers Ruidoso River Park
100 Robin Rd
18 locals recommend
Sprawling public park with paved trails & grassy expanses over 27 acres by the Ruidoso River. Kids enjoy the Fairy Land section including trolls.
Drive the trail/road to get to this look out for panoramic views. The damage from the forest fire several years ago is still very evident.
32 locals recommend
Monjeau Lookout
32 locals recommend
Drive the trail/road to get to this look out for panoramic views. The damage from the forest fire several years ago is still very evident.
Half an hour drive to Capitan to learn about the original Smokey the Bear.
13 locals recommend
Smokey Bear Historical Park
118 Smokey Bear Blvd
13 locals recommend
Half an hour drive to Capitan to learn about the original Smokey the Bear.
Less than 45 minutes from Ruidoso (15 min. From Capitan) is Lincoln NM. This is the place where Billy the Kids was held in jail until he escaped. The old buildings from the 1800s are still there with a museum.
36 locals recommend
Lincoln
36 locals recommend
Less than 45 minutes from Ruidoso (15 min. From Capitan) is Lincoln NM. This is the place where Billy the Kids was held in jail until he escaped. The old buildings from the 1800s are still there with a museum.
A National Park like no other. The huge expanse of soft white sand looks more like a moonscape. You can take a sled/dish and slide down the dunes. Located in Alamogordo about an hour from Ruidoso.
20 locals recommend
White Sands Visitor's Center
19955 US-70
20 locals recommend
A National Park like no other. The huge expanse of soft white sand looks more like a moonscape. You can take a sled/dish and slide down the dunes. Located in Alamogordo about an hour from Ruidoso.
Located about 24 miles E. of Ruidoso Downs on Hwy 70, the setting is beautiful even if the irises are not blooming. Take a picnic. Jewelry factory and gallery gift shop.
8 locals recommend
Hondo Iris Farm & Gallery
284 U.S. 70
8 locals recommend
Located about 24 miles E. of Ruidoso Downs on Hwy 70, the setting is beautiful even if the irises are not blooming. Take a picnic. Jewelry factory and gallery gift shop.
For the serious art enthusiast to see the work of the three generations of artists. Located about 1/2 hr east of Ruidoso on Hyw 70 in San Patricio, NM
8 locals recommend
Hurd La Rinconada Gallery, Guest Homes, Wine Tasting Room & Sentinel Ranch
105 la Rinconada
8 locals recommend
For the serious art enthusiast to see the work of the three generations of artists. Located about 1/2 hr east of Ruidoso on Hyw 70 in San Patricio, NM

Restaurant

36 locals recommend
Alto Cafe
810 County Rd 48
36 locals recommend
46 locals recommend
Tina's Cafe
2825 Sudderth Dr
46 locals recommend
39 locals recommend
Farley's Food Fun & Pub
1200 Mechem Dr
39 locals recommend
42 locals recommend
Log Cabin Restaurant
1074 Mechem Dr
42 locals recommend
76 locals recommend
Cafe Rio Pizza
2547 Sudderth Dr
76 locals recommend
44 locals recommend
Casa Blanca
501 Mechem Dr
44 locals recommend
Mama Lucy’s Cafe
Old Rd, Mescalero, NM 88340, USA
43 locals recommend
Michael J's Italian-American Restaurant
601 Mechem Dr
43 locals recommend
32 locals recommend
The Village Buttery
2107 Sudderth Dr
32 locals recommend
55 locals recommend
Rio Grande Grill and Tap Room
441 Mechem Dr
55 locals recommend
15 locals recommend
The Ranchers Steak and Seafood Restaraunt
2823 Sudderth Dr
15 locals recommend
98 locals recommend
Cornerstone Bakery Cafe
1712 Sudderth Dr
98 locals recommend
33 locals recommend
Hidden Tap
2408 B Sudderth Dr
33 locals recommend
61 locals recommend
Grill Caliente
2800 Sudderth Dr
61 locals recommend
32 locals recommend
Texas Club
212 Metz Dr
32 locals recommend
25 locals recommend
Cattle Baron
657 Sudderth Dr
25 locals recommend