Ruidoso Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A mountainous landscape with winding roads and dense forests.
A mountainous landscape with dense vegetation and yellow flowering trees.
A snow-covered mountainous landscape with a winding road and dense forests.
A calm lake surrounded by dense forests and distant mountains under a clear blue sky.
Ruidoso NM

Where to stay in Ruidoso

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Downtown

While Downtown isn't home to many top sights, Grindstone Lake and Cree Medows Public Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby.

A snowy landscape with trees and snow-covered mountains in the background.

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.

Landscape panorama in Lincoln County, New Mexico, USA. Famous in American Old West history for outlaw gunfighter known as Billy The Kid. Mountains, blue sky and old telegraph pole

Hollywood

Hollywood might not have many top sights, but Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Pillow's Funtrackers are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Peaceful Forest Morning: Rio Bonitto, Lincoln National Forest, NM

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.

Ruidoso Mountain Inn

Ruidoso Mountain Inn

2.5 out of 5
25971 US Highway 70 Ruidoso NM
The price is 1.969.912 ₫ per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
1.969.912 ₫
2.361.037 ₫ total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ruidoso. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Ruidoso Mountain Inn
MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso

MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso

3 out of 5
107 Sierra Blanca Dr Ruidoso NM
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 5.160.808 ₫ per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
5.160.808 ₫
6.133.286 ₫ total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Ruidoso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a golf course and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
Simple Rewards Inn

Simple Rewards Inn

2.5 out of 5
100 Cliff Dr Ruidoso NM
The price is 1.489.452 ₫ per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
1.489.452 ₫
1.894.006 ₫ total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ruidoso. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Simple Rewards Inn
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Crown Point Resort

Crown Point Resort

3 out of 5
220 Crown Drive Ruidoso NM
Stay at this condo in Ruidoso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Pillow's Funtrackers and Wingfield Park are located ...
Crown Point Resort
Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins

Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins

3 out of 5
215 Main Road Ruidoso NM
Stay at this cabin in Ruidoso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Grindstone Lake and Wingfield Park are located nearby.
Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins
1 Mi to Downtown Ruidoso: Peaceful Forested Cabin!

1 Mi to Downtown Ruidoso: Peaceful Forested Cabin!

3 out of 5
Ruidoso NM
Stay at this cottage in Ruidoso. Enjoy free parking, in-room fireplaces and air conditioning. Popular attractions Grindstone Lake and Wingfield Park are located ...
1 Mi to Downtown Ruidoso: Peaceful Forested Cabin!
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Stay near popular Ruidoso attractions

Grindstone Lake

9.0/10 (644 reviews)
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.
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A mountain range with dense forests at the base.

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