Valerie’s guidebook Ruidoso, NM
Food scene
Hall Of Flame Burgers
2500 Sudderth DriveTry this local favorite for yourself! Dine in or take out
Cornerstone Bakery Cafe
1712 Sudderth DrGreat for breakfast or lunch!
Spot for East Coast-style pizza, served in a laid-back place decorated with flags & license plates. Dine in or take out.
76 locals recommend
Cafe Rio Pizza
2547 Sudderth DrSpot for East Coast-style pizza, served in a laid-back place decorated with flags & license plates. Dine in or take out.
Sightseeing
Ski Apache, in southern New Mexico, on the slopes of Sierra Blanca mountains, is the southernmost major ski resort in the continental United States. It is owned and operated, since 1963, by the Mescalero Apache Tribe. New Mexico ski resorts offer great skiing and snowboarding for all ages. Ski Apache is New Mexico's top destination for year-round activities.
In the spring and summer time you can zipline here as well!
162 locals recommend
Ski Apache
1286 Ski Run RoadSki Apache, in southern New Mexico, on the slopes of Sierra Blanca mountains, is the southernmost major ski resort in the continental United States. It is owned and operated, since 1963, by the Mescalero Apache Tribe. New Mexico ski resorts offer great skiing and snowboarding for all ages. Ski Apache is New Mexico's top destination for year-round activities.
In the spring and summer time you can zipline here as well!
New Mexico's premier mountain resort awaits with impeccable service, mouthwatering cuisine for every palate, incredible gaming action, and breathtaking alpine scenery to nurture your soul. Situated high in the picturesque mountains of Mescalero, New Mexico just outside of Ruidoso, guests return time and time again to Inn of the Mountain Gods to enjoy the clean mountain air, stunning panoramic views, and exciting entertainment options.
178 locals recommend
Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino
287 Carrizo Canyon RdNew Mexico's premier mountain resort awaits with impeccable service, mouthwatering cuisine for every palate, incredible gaming action, and breathtaking alpine scenery to nurture your soul. Situated high in the picturesque mountains of Mescalero, New Mexico just outside of Ruidoso, guests return time and time again to Inn of the Mountain Gods to enjoy the clean mountain air, stunning panoramic views, and exciting entertainment options.
Midtown is a uniquely Ruidoso experience filled with shopping and entertainment. Here you will find colorful and exciting shops, wine tasting adventures, terrific local eateries, and nightlife including live music and dancing. During the holiday season, beautiful decorations twinkle brightly transforming the district into a vision reminiscent of a fairytale. Wandering through Midtown is a must-do on every Ruidoso vacation.
9 locals recommend
Midtown Market
Sudderth DriveMidtown is a uniquely Ruidoso experience filled with shopping and entertainment. Here you will find colorful and exciting shops, wine tasting adventures, terrific local eateries, and nightlife including live music and dancing. During the holiday season, beautiful decorations twinkle brightly transforming the district into a vision reminiscent of a fairytale. Wandering through Midtown is a must-do on every Ruidoso vacation.
Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino offers live horse racing Fridays through Mondays starting in May and running through Labor Day. Known as the home of the World's Richest Quarter Horse Race, the All American Futurity, Ruidoso Downs races thoroughbreds and quarter horses all summer long. General admission is free and kids are welcome.
In addition to horse racing action during the summer, Billy the Kid Casino offers gaming year round with slot machines, video poker, Blackjack and Keno. Simulcast racing from tracks around the country run in Billy's Sports Book. And don't miss the live entertainment and great food specials in Billy's Sports Bar and Grill.
63 locals recommend
Ruidoso Downs Race Track
26225 US-70Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino offers live horse racing Fridays through Mondays starting in May and running through Labor Day. Known as the home of the World's Richest Quarter Horse Race, the All American Futurity, Ruidoso Downs races thoroughbreds and quarter horses all summer long. General admission is free and kids are welcome.
In addition to horse racing action during the summer, Billy the Kid Casino offers gaming year round with slot machines, video poker, Blackjack and Keno. Simulcast racing from tracks around the country run in Billy's Sports Book. And don't miss the live entertainment and great food specials in Billy's Sports Bar and Grill.
Family Fun
Please use the following link for updated parking/rules & regulations. Fishing and Family fun!
https://www.ruidosoparksandrec.com/grindstone-lake-trail-system
140 locals recommend
Grindstone Lake
501 Resort DrPlease use the following link for updated parking/rules & regulations. Fishing and Family fun!
https://www.ruidosoparksandrec.com/grindstone-lake-trail-system
Pillow's Funtrackers is the premier family fun center in central New Mexico. Known to families from all over the Southwest, we have provided a fun experience for over twenty-five years. Please understand that we have mainly outdoor activities and rely on good weather to be open.
Yearly attractions include the Funtrack, Turtle Track, Protrack, Miniature Golf, Spin Zone Bumper Cars, and Mountain Maze. Seasonal attractions include the Bumper Boats and Panning for Gemstones.
67 locals recommend
Pillow's Funtrackers
101 Carrizo Canyon RdPillow's Funtrackers is the premier family fun center in central New Mexico. Known to families from all over the Southwest, we have provided a fun experience for over twenty-five years. Please understand that we have mainly outdoor activities and rely on good weather to be open.
Yearly attractions include the Funtrack, Turtle Track, Protrack, Miniature Golf, Spin Zone Bumper Cars, and Mountain Maze. Seasonal attractions include the Bumper Boats and Panning for Gemstones.
City/town information
Ruidoso is a village in New Mexico, set in the Sierra Blanca mountain range. The nearby Ski Apache resort offers runs of varying difficulty and a terrain park. To the southwest, Lincoln National Forest has trails and waterfalls. Ruidoso Downs Race Track features summer horse races. Northeast of the village, Lincoln Historic Site has 19th-century adobe and stone buildings, including a store and church, plus a museum
Ruidoso has something for everyone. For current activities and events check out www.discoverruidoso.com
89 locals recommend
Ruidoso
Ruidoso is a village in New Mexico, set in the Sierra Blanca mountain range. The nearby Ski Apache resort offers runs of varying difficulty and a terrain park. To the southwest, Lincoln National Forest has trails and waterfalls. Ruidoso Downs Race Track features summer horse races. Northeast of the village, Lincoln Historic Site has 19th-century adobe and stone buildings, including a store and church, plus a museum
Ruidoso has something for everyone. For current activities and events check out www.discoverruidoso.com