If you are looking for a relaxed weekend filled with tasty food, shopping opportunities, and great outdoor fun in a rare natural setting, then you should try Ruidoso.
Read MoreThe Flying J Ranch Chuckwagon Supper and Western Show is one of Ruidoso's most popular summer activities, offering great food and excellent family entertainment. Open seasonally Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Read MoreClimb 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.
Read MoreThe All American Futurity (G1) is the richest race for 2-year-olds in North America, regardless of breed. Run every Labor Day at Ruidoso Downs in the mountain village of Ruidoso, New Mexico, the $3 million race is contested by 2-year-old American Quarter Horses. It will be run on September 3, 2018.
Read MoreGrindstone Stables is one of Ruidoso's most popular family activities, Enjoy guided horseback rides in the forest above Grindstone Lake.
Read MoreWitness panoramic vistas from the top of Ski Apache. Look for wildlife and enjoy the cool temperatures of Sierra Blanca Peak. For extra fun, rent a mountain bike at Ski Apache, take it up the mountain on the gondola, and ride down.
Read MoreRide along historic trails on a Fort Stanton guided History on Horseback tour. Interpretive rides take place on the second Saturday of the summer months (except July) beginning in May.
Read MoreWind down in a relaxing spa atmosphere with flowing fountains, hot tea to sip, and the Rio Ruidoso right outside the window. Blue Lotus offers daily yoga classes for all levels, AVEDA personal care products and treatments, and a stylish store for yoga clothing and accessories.
Read MoreLocated just 3 minutes from the Inn of the Mountain Gods. Adobe Day Spa is an independently owned and operated day spa and salon that has been serving the Ruidoso community and its visitors for over five years. On-site services include massage, infrared sauna, wraps, and indoor hot tub with steam baths coming soon.
Read MoreExperience complete relaxation and holistic healing for the mind, body and spirit in The Healing Room conveniently located on the first floor in the MCM Eleganté Lodge & Resort with only the best licensed therapists.
Read MoreSkip the hotel fitness center in favor of these local Ruidoso gyms that offer better equipment, classes, and amenities.
Read MoreLocated in White Oaks, once a booming gold mining town, the No Scum Allowed Saloon is one of the best cowboy bars in America. The saloon atmosphere is good old-fashioned country: open and friendly, with good music and cold beer at the ready.
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