Don’t miss Ruidoso’s unique attraction, the Wibit Water Park at Grindstone Lake, a floating, inflatable platform perfect for family fun, birthday parties, and special events. Open in summer only (Memorial Day to Labor Day Monday). Check the Parks and Recreation Facebook page for any weather-related announcements or changes in hours.
Read MoreWhile much of the country is sweltering in the summer heat, Ruidosoans are chilling out in the tall pines. No matter what a vacation means to you, a summer holiday is pretty cool in Ruidoso.
Read MoreStar gaze. Spot wildlife. Grab a selfie. Bring the kids to the park. Take a walk in the forest. Ruidoso embraces the season with plenty of no-cost activities to keep your vacation on budget.
Read MoreDuring the winter holiday season, there are sleigh rides through the historic upper canyon with Grindstone Stables. No snow is required to enjoy a crisp winter evening and the holiday decorations of Ruidoso's oldest neighborhood.
Read MoreAs winter kicks off in Ruidoso, the village fills with holiday lights after dark: from the holiday displays in Midtown and Upper Canyon to the festive glow of the Festival of Lights Parade and After Party. Pile everyone into the car and experience the Ruidoso Christmas Light Driving Tour on our App!
Read MoreEnjoy a day of gallery hopping in Ruidoso's Midtown shopping district with this recommended art itinerary.
Read MoreRuidoso is a melting pot for creative talent, where artists, performers, and musicians gather for a buzzing indie art movement. If you're looking for a place to access live music venues, unique art galleries, and festivals, come visit Ruidoso. Check out these venues, explore our Events Calendar, and never miss out.
Read MoreDiscover fresh, local foods and handmade crafts at the Midtown Market, where artists, bakers, wineries, and more converge on Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm to provide locally made products at Country Club Lot (100 Country Club Drive) in Midtown Ruidoso.
Read MoreWhile you're in Ruidoso, check out these indie coffeehouses offering outdoor patios, welcoming interiors with cozy chairs in quiet corners, ample outlets and free WiFi, delicious pastries, baked goods and light meals—perfect for an afternoon or morning pick-me-up.
Read MoreQuench your thirst for New Mexico craft beers and wines at these local hangouts
Read MoreFrom dazzling night skies to snow-capped peaks and evergreen forests, here are five reasons to make a Ruidoso mountain vacation your next adventure.
Complementing the AspenCash Motorcycle Rally, Ride Ruidoso brings you the May 20, 2023, Spring Thunder concerts benefit event at Wingfield Park with live music performances, including headliner band Molly Hatchet and Metallica Tribute- Kill EM All, bike show, car show, and bike run. Buy Your Spring Thunder Tickets Today!
Read MoreJoin Screaming Eagle for a day of fun on a state-of-the-art tubing hill that expands the Ruidoso Winter Park experience into a summer tubing adventure and fun for the whole family. While you are there, take a ride on the popular family zipline. Experience the thrill of the Screaming Eagle Mountain Coaster (New! Summer 2023)
Read MoreWildlife and Ruidoso go hand in hand. From the quiet appearance of the majestic elk and wild horse herds that roam here to the impressive flight of the bald eagle and the entertaining antics of the bears that are frequently seen, here are some of Ruidoso's most amazing wildlife and some tips on where you can safely spot them on your next trip.
Read MoreDiscover Ruidoso's favorite lakes! Bring a picnic, cast for fish, paddle a boat, cycle, horseback ride, or explore on foot via multi-use trails at Grindstone Lake and Alto Lake recreation areas.
Read MoreWith courses at Grindstone Lake and Ski Apache, add disc golf to your list of fun things to do in Ruidoso. Better yet, bring your own disc and it’s free fun for the whole family.
Read MoreDo you want to put a little money down on your entertainment? At Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino you can experience the thrill of the world's fastest quarter horses racing every weekend during the summer and Simulcast racing year-round.
Read MoreGo tubing at Ruidoso Winter Park. There are lanes for racing your friends and a Magic Carpet conveyor belt for an uphill ride. Adrenaline junkies can descend individually, in tandem — or for the fastest and longest ride, in group clusters in a giant tube. After your chilly thrill, retreat to a warming VIP Igloo to cozy up in with a hot drink and a snack.
Read MoreWhat to do on a Ruidoso ski vacation if you don’t ski or snowboard? Just off the ski slopes, there are galleries, restaurants, and easy access to multi-use trail systems.
Read MorePut on your running shoes for the 5K Ruidoso Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 25, 2023, an annual fun Run-Walk on the Links Trail to support the Lincoln County Food Bank. Registration is at 8:30 am near the dog park at White Mountain Recreation Complex. The entrance fee is one or more cans of food.
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