Downtown Travel Guide
Ruidoso
Popular places to visit
Grindstone Lake
Explore the great outdoors at Grindstone Lake and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Ruidoso. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its casinos.
The Links at Sierra Blanca
Enjoy a round of golf in Ruidoso at The Links at Sierra Blanca. Discover the mountain views and casinos in this family-friendly area.
Ruidoso Winter Park
Bring the family to Ruidoso Winter Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Ruidoso. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area or enjoy its ski slopes.
Pillow's Funtrackers
Take the family on an outing to Pillow's Funtrackers during your trip to Ruidoso. Discover the mountain views and casinos in this relaxing area.
Ruidoso Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Ruidoso Convention Center during your trip to Ruidoso. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area or enjoy its ski slopes.
Wingfield Park
After visiting Wingfield Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ruidoso. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area or enjoy its ski slopes.
Top hotels in Downtown
Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown
Room was great. Price was awesome. Was a little disappointed because there was mold in the shower on the caulking, but aside from that the room was in good condition.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins
Everything was perfect will be booking again soon.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins
WiFi was slow but everything else was great!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hotel Ruidoso - Midtown
Clean, spacious room. Friendly staff. Conveniently located.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
The staff was friendly, courteous and professional. The included breakfast was a highlight. The jacuzzi was hot and the pool was clean. The towels were older and needed replacing. The rooms were clean and beds comfortable. The linens could be softer. An older hotel but kept up well. Parking was convenient ...
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca Ruidoso, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Everything from cleanliness to breakfast to friendly staff. This will always be where I come when I’m visiting Ruidoso. This was the best hotel I’ve stayed at anywhere hands down. I’m one happy customer.♥️
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
Ponderosa Heights
While Ponderosa Heights isn't home to many top sights, The Links at Sierra Blanca and Grindstone Lake are some notable places to visit nearby.
Hollywood
Hollywood might not have many top sights, but Pillow's Funtrackers and Ruidoso Downs Racetrack are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Alpine Cellars Village
Alpine Cellars Village might not have many top sights, but Ruidoso Winter Park and The Links at Sierra Blanca are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
