Guidebook for Ruidoso

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Guidebook for Ruidoso

Entertainment & Activities

Ski Apache is only 13 miles. Of course that’s up the mountain so it takes about 20 to 30 minutes. The town does a great job clearing the roads and ski apache is usually always open unless weather is very bad. If you are not skiing I would still recommend driving up to Ski Apache and take the tram to the top. It’s very beautiful! -There are zip lines at ski apache although I don’t believe they are operational during the winter months.
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Apache de esquí
1286 Ski Run Road
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Ski Apache is only 13 miles. Of course that’s up the mountain so it takes about 20 to 30 minutes. The town does a great job clearing the roads and ski apache is usually always open unless weather is very bad. If you are not skiing I would still recommend driving up to Ski Apache and take the tram to the top. It’s very beautiful! -There are zip lines at ski apache although I don’t believe they are operational during the winter months.
Ruidoso Winter Park is a great place where kids can enjoy sledding
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Ruidoso Winter Park
121 Ski Run Rd
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Ruidoso Winter Park is a great place where kids can enjoy sledding
Inn of the mountain gods is the best casino in town with live shows and large casino area. This one also has a very nice lake for hiking and fishing.
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Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino
287 Carrizo Canyon Rd
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Inn of the mountain gods is the best casino in town with live shows and large casino area. This one also has a very nice lake for hiking and fishing.
If you really have time you can take a 3 hour drive to Santa Fe, enjoy some sightseeing for most of the day and head back home later in the evening. If you do go there I recommend Tomasitas for great southwestern style Mexican food and fantastic margaritas. Santa Fe Forest is also very beautiful and has several hiking trails.
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Santa Fe
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If you really have time you can take a 3 hour drive to Santa Fe, enjoy some sightseeing for most of the day and head back home later in the evening. If you do go there I recommend Tomasitas for great southwestern style Mexican food and fantastic margaritas. Santa Fe Forest is also very beautiful and has several hiking trails.

Parks & Nature

Alto lake is nearby where you can go and walk around or even fish and this year(2017) they added a 2 mile hiking trail which is very beautiful. I highly recommend this hike.
Alto Lake Dam
Alto lake is nearby where you can go and walk around or even fish and this year(2017) they added a 2 mile hiking trail which is very beautiful. I highly recommend this hike.
Grindstone Lake is also another place to go fishing and hiking. They usually stock the lake with plenty of fish. Or you can go horseback riding at Grindstone Stables
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Lago Grindstone
501 Resort Dr
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Grindstone Lake is also another place to go fishing and hiking. They usually stock the lake with plenty of fish. Or you can go horseback riding at Grindstone Stables
Dog park with wonderful views for Sierra Blanca as well as a very nice walking trail
Ruidoso Dog Park
685 Hull Rd
Dog park with wonderful views for Sierra Blanca as well as a very nice walking trail
Golfing as well as jogging around the park while enjoying some beautiful views of Sierra Blanca.
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Cree Meadows Public Golf Course
301 Country Club Dr
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Golfing as well as jogging around the park while enjoying some beautiful views of Sierra Blanca.
Although a bit of a drive, during the summer months if you are looking for a place to swim take a 2.5 hour drive to Truth or Consequences where you can fish, boat and swim at Elephant Butte Lake.
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Parque Estatal del Lago Elephant Butte
101 NM-195
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Although a bit of a drive, during the summer months if you are looking for a place to swim take a 2.5 hour drive to Truth or Consequences where you can fish, boat and swim at Elephant Butte Lake.

Shopping

Ruidoso town center located around 4 miles from the house. There is always plenty of parking and just a great place to go walking, shopping and dining.
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Ruidoso
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Ruidoso town center located around 4 miles from the house. There is always plenty of parking and just a great place to go walking, shopping and dining.

Sightseeing

I recommend a drive to Cloudcroft which is about 45 minutes away. Just a nice mountain town elevation of 9k so it is usually about 10 degrees colder and they have several kid friendly places to go sledding and even ice skating. There are plenty of hiking trails there as well.
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Cloudcroft
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I recommend a drive to Cloudcroft which is about 45 minutes away. Just a nice mountain town elevation of 9k so it is usually about 10 degrees colder and they have several kid friendly places to go sledding and even ice skating. There are plenty of hiking trails there as well.
After your trip to Cloudcroft or on a separate trip, drive down to white sands which is beautiful anytime of the year. If you are coming from Cloudcroft stop by the Old Apple Barn which is a cool spot where you can buy homemade pies, apple cider and more and sit on the patio to enjoy the views or people watch. :)
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Monumento Nacional de las Arenas Blancas
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After your trip to Cloudcroft or on a separate trip, drive down to white sands which is beautiful anytime of the year. If you are coming from Cloudcroft stop by the Old Apple Barn which is a cool spot where you can buy homemade pies, apple cider and more and sit on the patio to enjoy the views or people watch. :)
This place is 45 minutes from the house. This is a pretty cool place where lava flowed many millions of years ago.
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Valley of Fires
6158 US-380
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This place is 45 minutes from the house. This is a pretty cool place where lava flowed many millions of years ago.

Food Scene

Great spot for breakfast and lunch (soups, salads, sandwiches and good service)
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Cornerstone Bakery Cafe
1712 Sudderth Dr
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Great spot for breakfast and lunch (soups, salads, sandwiches and good service)
Very small place but food is great. Nothing fancy just good home cooking.
Comal Mexican Restaurant
2117 Sudderth Dr
Very small place but food is great. Nothing fancy just good home cooking.
Guess the hot spot in town and its pretty cool. Good food and great margaritas. Ask for the Cadillac margarita.
Lucy's Mexicali Restaurant
Guess the hot spot in town and its pretty cool. Good food and great margaritas. Ask for the Cadillac margarita.
Best burgers in town. Expect a wait though
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Hall Of Flame Burgers
2500 Sudderth Dr
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Best burgers in town. Expect a wait though
Easily the best pizza in town. Greek salad is really good.
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Cafe Rio Pizza
2547 Sudderth Dr
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Easily the best pizza in town. Greek salad is really good.
Really good comfort food like meatloaf and roast beef.
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Lincoln County Grill
2717 Sudderth Dr
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Really good comfort food like meatloaf and roast beef.
Not only the best Chinese food in town but probably better than most of the places here at home in San Antonio. Really good food. The portions are large so I always ask for half order.
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Great Wall of China
2913 Sudderth Dr
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Not only the best Chinese food in town but probably better than most of the places here at home in San Antonio. Really good food. The portions are large so I always ask for half order.
My favorite hangout for trying new beers out. Also they have pretty good food there as well. Try the Jersey Sub
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Rio Grande Grill and Tap Room
441 Mechem Dr
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My favorite hangout for trying new beers out. Also they have pretty good food there as well. Try the Jersey Sub
Great steak house
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Cattle Baron
657 Sudderth Dr
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Great steak house
This place is awesome. Great food and service but long wait so get there early if it is the weekend.
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Log Cabin Restaurant
1074 Mechem Dr
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This place is awesome. Great food and service but long wait so get there early if it is the weekend.
This is a great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Food is just as good
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Sacred Grounds Coffee and Tea House
2704 Sudderth Dr
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This is a great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Food is just as good

Drinks & Nightlife

I haven't been here yet but after doing all this research will be the first place I go next time :)
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Tall Pines Beer and Wine Garden
2213 Sudderth Dr
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I haven't been here yet but after doing all this research will be the first place I go next time :)
Great selection of beers if you like beer.
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Hidden Tap
2408 B Sudderth Dr
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Great selection of beers if you like beer.

Essentials

Grocery store not far from the house
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Albertsons Market
721 Mechem Dr
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Grocery store not far from the house
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Thriftway Supermarket
304 Mechem Dr
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