Louise's Guidebook
General information about your stay
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Innsbrook Village Country Club & Resort
146 Geneva DrEntertainment
Casino, restaurants, entertainment and great views.
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Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino
287 Carrizo Canyon RdCasino, restaurants, entertainment and great views.
Check for free tours a couple mornings a week. Very interesting.
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Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts
108 Spencer RdCheck for free tours a couple mornings a week. Very interesting.
Grindstone Lake
501 Resort DrTake the family horseback riding.
Pillow's Funtrackers
101 Carrizo Canyon RdFun time for the kids in the summer!
Ruidoso Winter Park
121 Ski Run RdFun place in the winter!
At Grindstone Lake…..Swimming, kayaking, boating, fishing, picnics, wibit area and a sand beach being built!
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Grindstone Lake
501 Resort DrAt Grindstone Lake…..Swimming, kayaking, boating, fishing, picnics, wibit area and a sand beach being built!
Ski Apache
1286 Ski Run RoadSki in the winter, zip line and gondola rides in the summer.
Pferderennbahn Ruidoso Downs
26225 US-70Horse racing at its best during the summer.
Flying J Ranch is fun for the whole family…….a show, a meal and spending time in an old western town. www.flyingjranch.com
1028 NM-48
1028 New Mexico 48Flying J Ranch is fun for the whole family…….a show, a meal and spending time in an old western town. www.flyingjranch.com
Screaming Eagle Enterprises
Winter Park changes to other activities in the summer.
Sightseeing
Nestled away in the cool mountain town of Ruidoso Downs, NM sits the Hubbard Museum of the American West. Established in 1992 the museum houses the Anne C. Stradling Collection of authentic buggies and wagons, equestrian items, Native American artwork and western art.
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The Hubbard Museum of the American West
26301 US-70Nestled away in the cool mountain town of Ruidoso Downs, NM sits the Hubbard Museum of the American West. Established in 1992 the museum houses the Anne C. Stradling Collection of authentic buggies and wagons, equestrian items, Native American artwork and western art.
Artists have painted great murals around Midtown....See how many you can find. Always a surprise when you find one. Make a souvenir of your trip using one as a backdrop.
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Ruidoso
Artists have painted great murals around Midtown....See how many you can find. Always a surprise when you find one. Make a souvenir of your trip using one as a backdrop.
Established in 1855, Fort Stanton may be one of the most intact 19th-century military forts in the country and is the best-preserved fort in New Mexico. Found just outside the town of Lincoln and surrounded by the Lincoln National Forest, the 240-acre site is best known for its roles in the Indian Wars and the Civil War.
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Fort Stanton
Established in 1855, Fort Stanton may be one of the most intact 19th-century military forts in the country and is the best-preserved fort in New Mexico. Found just outside the town of Lincoln and surrounded by the Lincoln National Forest, the 240-acre site is best known for its roles in the Indian Wars and the Civil War.
Sprawling public park with paved trails & grassy expanses over 27 acres by the Ruidoso River. Kids enjoy the Fairy Land section including trolls.
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Two Rivers Ruidoso Flusspark
100 Robin RdSprawling public park with paved trails & grassy expanses over 27 acres by the Ruidoso River. Kids enjoy the Fairy Land section including trolls.
Drive the trail/road to get to this look out for panoramic views. The damage from the forest fire several years ago is still very evident.
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Monjeau Lookout
Drive the trail/road to get to this look out for panoramic views. The damage from the forest fire several years ago is still very evident.
Half an hour drive to Capitan to learn about the original Smokey the Bear.
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Smokey Bear Historical Park
118 Smokey Bear BlvdHalf an hour drive to Capitan to learn about the original Smokey the Bear.
Less than 45 minutes from Ruidoso (15 min. From Capitan) is Lincoln NM. This is the place where Billy the Kids was held in jail until he escaped. The old buildings from the 1800s are still there with a museum.
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Lincoln
Less than 45 minutes from Ruidoso (15 min. From Capitan) is Lincoln NM. This is the place where Billy the Kids was held in jail until he escaped. The old buildings from the 1800s are still there with a museum.
A National Park like no other. The huge expanse of soft white sand looks more like a moonscape. You can take a sled/dish and slide down the dunes. Located in Alamogordo about an hour from Ruidoso.
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White Sands Visitor's Center
19955 US-70A National Park like no other. The huge expanse of soft white sand looks more like a moonscape. You can take a sled/dish and slide down the dunes. Located in Alamogordo about an hour from Ruidoso.
Located about 24 miles E. of Ruidoso Downs on Hwy 70, the setting is beautiful even if the irises are not blooming. Take a picnic. Jewelry factory and gallery gift shop.
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Hondo Iris Farm & Gallery
284 U.S. 70Located about 24 miles E. of Ruidoso Downs on Hwy 70, the setting is beautiful even if the irises are not blooming. Take a picnic. Jewelry factory and gallery gift shop.
For the serious art enthusiast to see the work of the three generations of artists. Located about 1/2 hr east of Ruidoso on Hyw 70 in San Patricio, NM
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Hurd La Rinconada Gallery, Guest Homes, Wine Tasting Room & Sentinel Ranch
105 la RinconadaFor the serious art enthusiast to see the work of the three generations of artists. Located about 1/2 hr east of Ruidoso on Hyw 70 in San Patricio, NM
Restaurant
Alto Cafe
810 County Rd 48Tina's Cafe
2825 Sudderth DrFarley's Food Fun & Pub
1200 Mechem DrLog Cabin Restaurant
1074 Mechem DrCafe Rio Pizza
2547 Sudderth DrCasa Blanca
501 Mechem DrMama Lucy’s Cafe
Old Road
Michael J's Italian-American Restaurant
601 Mechem DrThe Village Buttery
2107 Sudderth DrRio Grande Grill and Tap Room
441 Mechem DrThe Ranchers Steak and Seafood Restaraunt
2823 Sudderth DrCornerstone Bakery Cafe
1712 Sudderth DrHidden Tap
2408 B Sudderth DrGrill Caliente
2800 Sudderth DrTexas Club
212 Metz DrCattle Baron
657 Sudderth Dr