Melissa's Guide to Ruidoso Magic
Favorite outdoor space
For a scenic mountain bike ride, hike, or lazing or fishing from the beach, Grindstone lake has something for everyone.
Grindstone Lake
501 Resort DrGrab your cup of coffee, walk out the door, and take your morning stroll through the walking paths of Wingfield Park. If you’re lucky, you’re here during farmers market in the summer or when they deck out the park in Christmas lights and add an ice skating rink in the winter. No event? No problem! Take in the deer families, the butterfly memorial garden, and the rose garden. I spend every morning walking through this park when I’m in Ruidoso.
10 locals recommend
Wingfield Park
Center StreetGrab your cup of coffee, walk out the door, and take your morning stroll through the walking paths of Wingfield Park. If you’re lucky, you’re here during farmers market in the summer or when they deck out the park in Christmas lights and add an ice skating rink in the winter. No event? No problem! Take in the deer families, the butterfly memorial garden, and the rose garden. I spend every morning walking through this park when I’m in Ruidoso.
Lincoln National Forest
3463 Las Palomas RdFun Disc Golf
Grindstone Park Disc Golf Course
509 Resort DriveLocal Shopping at its Finest
Part of what we love about the location is being able to walk down to all of the awesome shops on Sudderth.
Sudderth Drive
Sudderth DriveI stop here every time I'm in Ruidoso. In fact, my gorgeous living room table made from a vintage chicken coop and my custom barndoors with vintage glass were all handmade here!
7 locals recommend
Re Store
2200 Sudderth DrI stop here every time I'm in Ruidoso. In fact, my gorgeous living room table made from a vintage chicken coop and my custom barndoors with vintage glass were all handmade here!
Food scene
A local favorite and right around the corner. We never miss the opportunity to pick up a few slices from Cafe Rio. You’ll see a line at the window and know you’re in the right spot.
76 locals recommend
Cafe Rio Pizza
2547 Sudderth DrA local favorite and right around the corner. We never miss the opportunity to pick up a few slices from Cafe Rio. You’ll see a line at the window and know you’re in the right spot.
Noisy Water Winery
301 Romero St NWWhether you grab a pastry and go or sit down to a delicious breakfast, this is the place to treat yourself for a meal. Be sure to shop while waiting for your food for fun and unique finds to take home!
98 locals recommend
Cornerstone Bakery Cafe
1712 Sudderth DrWhether you grab a pastry and go or sit down to a delicious breakfast, this is the place to treat yourself for a meal. Be sure to shop while waiting for your food for fun and unique finds to take home!
Because I love to support local restaurants who serve me great food!
32 locals recommend
The Village Buttery
2107 Sudderth DrBecause I love to support local restaurants who serve me great food!
Sightseeing
Is there a better way to take in natural beauty than by horseback?
140 locals recommend
Grindstone Lake
501 Resort DrIs there a better way to take in natural beauty than by horseback?