Guidebook for Ruidoso
Food Scene
The green chili chicken alfredo is superb! They have a big variety of awesome craft beer too!
55 locals recommend
Rio Grande Grill and Tap Room
441 Mechem DrThe green chili chicken alfredo is superb! They have a big variety of awesome craft beer too!
Cornerstone Bakery Cafe
1712 Sudderth DrGreat breakfast/brunch/lunch spot.
Lincoln County Grill
2717 Sudderth DrThe fried green chili strips are amazing!!
Shopping
This shop has amazing local snack items including their signature cheeses and wines. Their store is broken into two sections; front is a retail shop with great gift items and the back is winery section. We enjoy getting a cheese platter while we are inside the store to enjoy with a wine sampler.
63 locals recommend
Noisy Water Winery
2331 Sudderth DrThis shop has amazing local snack items including their signature cheeses and wines. Their store is broken into two sections; front is a retail shop with great gift items and the back is winery section. We enjoy getting a cheese platter while we are inside the store to enjoy with a wine sampler.
This is a little further away, so be prepared with your list if you have a to go to WalMart. It takes about 45 minutes roundtrip.
29 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
26180 US-70This is a little further away, so be prepared with your list if you have a to go to WalMart. It takes about 45 minutes roundtrip.
Close to the house, so it's most convenient when you just need that one more item you forgot. This grocery store has a large selection of craft beer.
51 locals recommend
Albertsons Market
721 Mechem DrClose to the house, so it's most convenient when you just need that one more item you forgot. This grocery store has a large selection of craft beer.
Activities
This is a MUST ATTEND! We go every summer and LOVE it every time. There is a lot do on the ranch and it is enjoyable for people and kids of all ages. The show has some comedy in it to keep you engaged. Definitely worth the money.
33 locals recommend
Flying J Ranch
1028 NM-48This is a MUST ATTEND! We go every summer and LOVE it every time. There is a lot do on the ranch and it is enjoyable for people and kids of all ages. The show has some comedy in it to keep you engaged. Definitely worth the money.
This is a fun outing for families. You can purchase 20 tickets for $100. We are a family of 4 and these tickets will last us 4 hours if everyone does mini golf too.
67 locals recommend
Pillow's Funtrackers
101 Carrizo Canyon RdThis is a fun outing for families. You can purchase 20 tickets for $100. We are a family of 4 and these tickets will last us 4 hours if everyone does mini golf too.
Ski. Bike. Hike. Bike. Zip. Play.
If you are going to ski, we suggest that you rent your skis from a shop in town and take them up the mountain with you. This will save you a lot of time and money. The line at the top of the mountain is LONG and they are more expensive.
162 locals recommend
Ski Apache
1286 Ski Run RoadSki. Bike. Hike. Bike. Zip. Play.
If you are going to ski, we suggest that you rent your skis from a shop in town and take them up the mountain with you. This will save you a lot of time and money. The line at the top of the mountain is LONG and they are more expensive.
Let the FUN begin!
If you don't want to stand or sit in the hot sun, call in advance to get reserved seating.
63 locals recommend
Ruidoso Downs Race Track
26225 US-70Let the FUN begin!
If you don't want to stand or sit in the hot sun, call in advance to get reserved seating.
Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino
287 Carrizo Canyon RdLarge casino, concerts, and small lake.
Fun tubing spot with concession stands. Best when there is real snow!
65 locals recommend
Ruidoso Winter Park
121 Ski Run RdFun tubing spot with concession stands. Best when there is real snow!
Beer/Brewery
Hidden Tap
2408 B Sudderth DrIf you like local brewed beers, this is a good "hidden" spot.
Love the home brewed beer selection at the Tap Room.
55 locals recommend
Rio Grande Grill and Tap Room
441 Mechem DrLove the home brewed beer selection at the Tap Room.
Tall Pines Beer and Wine Garden
2213 Sudderth DrThe Cork and Kettle
2801 Sudderth Dr