During 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.
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Halloween is the perfect excuse for a quick mini-break in Ruidoso. If you're looking to escape on a family-friendly trip this fall, here are some Halloween events to help you make some special memories.
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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.
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Get ready for a totally different adventure this year and head for the mountains for an unforgettable (and affordable) Ruidoso family vacation. From outdoor adventures to kid-friendly attractions and old west experiences Ruidoso offers year-round fun for families.
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It’s time to start planning that New Mexico spring break escape to Ruidoso. Whether you're looking for a family adventure, a relaxing workcation to recharge your soul until summer, or a blast of adrenaline-inducing outdoor activities, here are a few ideas for an unforgettable Ruidoso spring break.
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Join 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)
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Discover 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.
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Go 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.
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Tubing, OHV adventures, sleigh rides — there is so much more to a Ruidoso winter vacation than skiing. The village location is perfect for those who want to hit the slopes at Ski Apache, but with so many activities — both on and off the slopes — including cozy lodging, shopping, dining, and live music, Ruidoso is a winter family vacation everyone will love.
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We’ve put together a list of some of our favorite things to do in Ruidoso. Start dreaming now about how you're going to check off these travel bucket list ideas for your Ruidoso vacation.
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Pillow’s Funtrackers in Ruidoso is a great place for family entertainment and family outings. At Funtrackers you'll find fun for all ages at this family-favorite Ruidoso amusement park offering 3 go-kart tracks, 18-hole mini-golf, bumper boats, a maze, and arcade games.
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Autumn is one of Ruidoso’s most enjoyable seasons with crisp weather, changing colors, and not as many visitors. If you’re itching for some adventure, consider one of these fun (and often FREE) fall travel ideas.
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Kids of all ages will have plenty of family fun in Ruidoso. Many area attractions, such as hiking, fishing, swimming, and skiing, are perfect for the entire family. Plan the perfect family vacation with these fun kid-friendly trip ideas.
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Adventure Mountain Family Fun Center is Ruidoso’s newest place for year-round fun offering batting cages, glow-in-the-dar mini golf, bazooka ball, a ropes course, climbing wall, arcade games, laser maze, and kids rides.
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Explorer Momma, Lauren Gonikishvili, shares insider tips for planning a family-friendly Ruidoso getaway.
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Climb Sierra Blanca, hike through alpine meadows, alongside the Rio Ruidoso, explore a forest on horseback? You decide! Thanks to over a million acres of National Forest and wilderness areas, virtually every corner of Ruidoso is waiting to be discovered. Hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails are plentiful.
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Grindstone Stables is one of Ruidoso's most popular family activities, Enjoy guided horseback rides in the forest above Grindstone Lake.
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Use these tips to get on your way camping with the entire family and create camping memories now.
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The best Ruidoso family vacations begin with carefree moments that last a lifetime and inspire you to return again and again.
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