Hunter's Ruidoso Guidebook
Sightseeing
Incredible 360 views and access to great hiking options. The peak is closed during the winter due to unsafe driving conditions. The fire lookout tower is a CCC built building of natural splendor & beauty. Thank you FDR.
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Monjeau Lookout
Incredible 360 views and access to great hiking options. The peak is closed during the winter due to unsafe driving conditions. The fire lookout tower is a CCC built building of natural splendor & beauty. Thank you FDR.
The Salinas Pueblo National Monument is made up of three locations (Quarai, Abó & Gran Quivira ruins) as well as a centrally located visitors center in Mountainair, NM. It is an excellent glimpse into the worlds of the Pueblo peoples and their interactions/lives with the Spanish Colonists. Each site is a ruins and makes for an excellent day trip (so take a picnic lunch.
I recommend traveling to the visitors center in Mountainair first....then off to both Quarai & Abó the leave Gran Quivira for last before returning home to Ruidoso, NM. Expect a lot of hours to do this and many miles on the car (but oh so worth it). This monument is scarcely traveled and often times, if traveling to during fall, winter & spring.......you may be the only visitors at any given moment.
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Gran Quivira Visitor Center
4030 S Ripley AveThe Salinas Pueblo National Monument is made up of three locations (Quarai, Abó & Gran Quivira ruins) as well as a centrally located visitors center in Mountainair, NM. It is an excellent glimpse into the worlds of the Pueblo peoples and their interactions/lives with the Spanish Colonists. Each site is a ruins and makes for an excellent day trip (so take a picnic lunch.
I recommend traveling to the visitors center in Mountainair first....then off to both Quarai & Abó the leave Gran Quivira for last before returning home to Ruidoso, NM. Expect a lot of hours to do this and many miles on the car (but oh so worth it). This monument is scarcely traveled and often times, if traveling to during fall, winter & spring.......you may be the only visitors at any given moment.
Excellent old mining town/ghost town. Great hiking and views into life in the past in the Southwest. Can be seen in one drive while also going to the ghost towns of Jicarilla & Ancho.
White Oaks
Excellent old mining town/ghost town. Great hiking and views into life in the past in the Southwest. Can be seen in one drive while also going to the ghost towns of Jicarilla & Ancho.
What remains of this ghost town are but a few old log structures. The views from here are marvelous and a great place to stop for a picnic lunch when visiting White Oaks & Ancho as well.
Jicarilla
What remains of this ghost town are but a few old log structures. The views from here are marvelous and a great place to stop for a picnic lunch when visiting White Oaks & Ancho as well.
Great little ghost town and still relevant as a populated township well into the 20th century. See what remains of this train stop town. Great to see it on trips to see White Oaks & Jicarilla.
Ancho
Great little ghost town and still relevant as a populated township well into the 20th century. See what remains of this train stop town. Great to see it on trips to see White Oaks & Jicarilla.
Explore the history & heritage seen by William Bonney (aka Billy the Kid) here as well as in Lincoln, NM.
Iziko likaBilly The Kid
1435 Sumner AveExplore the history & heritage seen by William Bonney (aka Billy the Kid) here as well as in Lincoln, NM.
2000 feet higher up than Ruidoso. Come for quaint shops, excellent eateries and fantastic hiking.
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Cloudcroft
2000 feet higher up than Ruidoso. Come for quaint shops, excellent eateries and fantastic hiking.
Grindstone Lake
501 Resort DrGreat hiking around this small lake.
Bonito Lake
AltoGreat camping, fishing & hiking.
Lincoln National Forest
3463 Las Palomas RdCamping & hiking
International UFO Museum And Research Center
114 N Main StCampy & fun
Isiphiwo Sethu Sezwe White Sands
Three Rivers Petroglyph Site
455 3 Rivers RdExcellent glimpse into early native America
Historical site , restored ghost town, site of The Lincoln County Wars and Billy the Kid.
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Lincoln
Historical site , restored ghost town, site of The Lincoln County Wars and Billy the Kid.
Smokey Bear Historical Park
118 Smokey Bear BlvdBonito Lake
AltoEntertainment
Come see the horse races at high elevation from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Enjoy concerts here as well as gambling at The Billy the Kid Casino.
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I-Ruidoso Downs Race Track
26225 US-70Come see the horse races at high elevation from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Enjoy concerts here as well as gambling at The Billy the Kid Casino.
Great place to eat, gamble & see excellent concerts
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Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino
287 Carrizo Canyon RdGreat place to eat, gamble & see excellent concerts
Skiing during winter/early spring and zip lining during warmer months. Stop at the lookout in the way up the mountain. Incredible views.
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Ski Apache
1286 Ski Run RoadSkiing during winter/early spring and zip lining during warmer months. Stop at the lookout in the way up the mountain. Incredible views.
Grindstone Lake
501 Resort DrHorse riding
Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts
108 Spencer RdGreat shows
Pillow's Funtrackers
101 Carrizo Canyon RdGo karts, bumper cars, Family Fun.
Billy the Kid Casino
26225 US-70I-Casino Apache Travel Center
25845 S High StRunnels Bonito Stables
Bonita Lake RdFood scene
Come eat at Rebecca’s (fantastic weekend champagne brunch) or play golf at 9000 feet elevation. Historic hotel from a bygone era.
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The Lodge
601 Corona PlCome eat at Rebecca’s (fantastic weekend champagne brunch) or play golf at 9000 feet elevation. Historic hotel from a bygone era.
Cloudcroft Brewing Company
1301 Burro AveExcellent brews & pizzas
Trained to smoke BBQ in Lockhart, TX, this is likely the best BBQ found in all of NM. Come early and plan to stand in line for when it’s gone.....it’s gone. BBQ sold until out!
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Mad Jack's Mountaintop Barbecue
105 James Canyon HwyTrained to smoke BBQ in Lockhart, TX, this is likely the best BBQ found in all of NM. Come early and plan to stand in line for when it’s gone.....it’s gone. BBQ sold until out!
Best pizza in the village. This is a small establishment so be prepared to wait for a table or order food from the street.
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Cafe Rio Pizza
2547 Sudderth DrBest pizza in the village. This is a small establishment so be prepared to wait for a table or order food from the street.
Cattle Baron
657 Sudderth DrBest salad bar around.
Farley's Food Fun & Pub
1200 Mechem DrSmokey Bear Museum
102 Smokey Bear BlvdGreat breakfast place and cheap to boot.
Casa Blanca
501 Mechem DrExcellent food and margaritas. Try the fried green chili strips
La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
340 Sudderth DrGreat Mexican plates & burgers.
Ole Taco
319 Sudderth DrHole-in-the-wall dive with excellent food.
Nightlife
Quarters
2535 Sudderth DrMusic, dancing, beer & pool.
Win Place & Show
2516 Sudderth DrStaples & shops
Great little locally owned supermarket in Ruidoso.....why not shop local?
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Thriftway Supermarket
304 Mechem DrGreat little locally owned supermarket in Ruidoso.....why not shop local?
Candle Power
2605 Sudderth DrCandles, incense and wind chimes......need I say more?
Pub Scene
Hidden Tap
2408 B Sudderth DrRio Grande Grill and Tap Room
441 Mechem Dr