It's officially summer season in Ruidoso, and Lincoln National Forest is a hub for summer activities! Hike, bike, ride, and play. Ruidoso is the perfect adventure getaway.
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Start playing and enjoying the game of disc golf with Dynamic Discs New Mexico 2023 Unsanctioned Summer Series at Ruidoso’s Wingfield Park and Grindstone Lake disc golf courses. Held each Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday beginning May 24 through August 23, 2023, advanced, recreational, and junior divisions are available. Kids under 12 play for free. Join Today!
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Ruidoso Winter Park is excited to offer the only Mountain Coaster in New Mexico, boasting 5100 feet of waves, dips, and a 360-degree helix. Drivers control the speed of their cart with max speeds of 25mph, plus Screaming Eagle Mountain Coaster boasts a state-of-the-art collision avoidance system to ensure each rider can enjoy their ride safely.
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Quench your thirst for New Mexico craft beers and wines at these local hangouts
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From dazzling night skies to snow-capped peaks and evergreen forests, here are five reasons to make a Ruidoso mountain vacation your next adventure.
Even with rising travel costs, people are raring to go and eager to splurge on dining out, mementos, nicer accommodations, and longer stays. Chances are you’re feeling it too. We’ve got you covered. Here are six reasons to put Ruidoso in your 2023 summer travel plans.
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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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Wildlife 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.
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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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With 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.
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Exploring the great outdoors in Ruidoso? AllTrails has compiled a list of the 10 best trails and routes in the region, just waiting for you to explore. Choose from an array of easy routes for day trips with the family, or check out some trails laden with historical sights. There are plenty of nature spots in and around Ruidoso to explore, with routes suitable for all skill levels.
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Do less—experience more. Slow travel in Ruidoso isn’t only on-trend for 2023. It’s a nostalgic tribute to the generations who traveled to our mountain village to kick back in the cool pines and savor a local lifestyle. Explore Ruidoso at your own pace and on your own terms with these ideas for a slower and more meaningful relationship with Ruidoso.
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Ruidoso in the summertime has all the usual visitor favorites: Live horse racing at Ruidoso Downs Race Track, the lively outdoor patios at Ruidoso eateries, a vibrant live music scene, and a never-ending stream of events and festivals, and great venues to visit. Not to mention the incredible forests, river, lakes, and other natural attractions that are perfect for exploring, having fun, and getting away from it all.
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Fantasy fairies hide along the pathway at Ruidoso's Two Rivers Park and Wingfield Park. Magic wands, tiny houses, and whimsical fairies add fun for the young. Visitors may be startled when walking along village park trails to see a trout jumping out of the water and riding on his back, the smallest of the fairy folk.
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With 10 bowling lanes, 4 pool tables, dartboards, arcade games, a restaurant, and a lounge for parties and events, the Ruidoso Bowling Center is a fun, year-round, family-friendly entertainment destination where everybody gets to play.
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Do 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.
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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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What 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.
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Ruidoso’s abundant wildlife is one of its great visitor thrills. Yet it’s important to remember to treat wildlife with proper caution and respect. When you follow safe wildlife watching practices, you protect the health of the wildlife—and yourself. Here are some tips to help you enjoy watching Ruidoso wildlife responsibly.
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Discover everything you need to know about Grindstone Lake, one of Ruidoso's most popular recreation areas located just minutes from downtown Ruidoso.
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