Guidebook for Ruidoso
Shopping
The burl end tables in my home were created by SBS Wood Shavings. This amazing plant features beautiful handcrafted items from "rescued" trees, re-purposed wood and other found materials. Must see!
SBS Wood Shavings
The burl end tables in my home were created by SBS Wood Shavings. This amazing plant features beautiful handcrafted items from "rescued" trees, re-purposed wood and other found materials. Must see!
My dear friend Burt runs this family-owned clothing store that is a landmark feature at the heart of our downtown shopping experience.
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Brunell's Inc
2316 Sudderth DrMy dear friend Burt runs this family-owned clothing store that is a landmark feature at the heart of our downtown shopping experience.
Sightseeing
This ski area has some great views, even in the summer. A beautiful corkscrew drive that just can't be beat!
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Ski Apache
1286 Ski Run RoadThis ski area has some great views, even in the summer. A beautiful corkscrew drive that just can't be beat!
Very adventurous mountain roads - a bit treacherous, but with phenomenal view. Pack a picnic and take your four-wheel drive. It's spectacular!
Capitan Mountains Wilderness
Very adventurous mountain roads - a bit treacherous, but with phenomenal view. Pack a picnic and take your four-wheel drive. It's spectacular!
This makes for a wonderful day trip through the area, and features not only forest, but desert sites related to Billy the Kid, and many other local features.
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Billy the Kid Scenic Byways
26305 US-70This makes for a wonderful day trip through the area, and features not only forest, but desert sites related to Billy the Kid, and many other local features.
Everything Else
This is a great little woodland fitness trail just off Mechem Drive after you turn onto Cedar Creek Road. There's a 1.5 mi. trek with a shorter inner loop. Just right for a brisk 1/2 hour walk!
US Forest Services Fire Control
901 Mechem DrThis is a great little woodland fitness trail just off Mechem Drive after you turn onto Cedar Creek Road. There's a 1.5 mi. trek with a shorter inner loop. Just right for a brisk 1/2 hour walk!
Food Scene
Owned by my friends Will and Rebecca, this coffee house has been our personal favorite hangout for years. Darling gifts, patio, wifi ... oh! and super coffee, lunch, and snacks.
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Sacred Grounds Coffee and Tea House
2704 Sudderth DrOwned by my friends Will and Rebecca, this coffee house has been our personal favorite hangout for years. Darling gifts, patio, wifi ... oh! and super coffee, lunch, and snacks.
This is a very popular destination in our area, owned by the Mescalero Apache Tribe. The casino and restaurant also have headline entertainment, and there is a tremendous golf course there as well.
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Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino
287 Carrizo Canyon RdThis is a very popular destination in our area, owned by the Mescalero Apache Tribe. The casino and restaurant also have headline entertainment, and there is a tremendous golf course there as well.
Arts & Culture
Wonderful world-class entertainment throughout the season. This theater is one of a kind, and a marvelous treat for a more sophisticated evening.
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Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts
108 Spencer RdWonderful world-class entertainment throughout the season. This theater is one of a kind, and a marvelous treat for a more sophisticated evening.
Billy the Kid Casino
26225 US-70For your gambling pleasure!
Horse racing and the casino provide some gambling, and the restaurant often has music in the evenings.
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I-Ruidoso Downs Race Track
26225 US-70Horse racing and the casino provide some gambling, and the restaurant often has music in the evenings.
Essentials
Thriftway Supermarket
304 Mechem DrGood prices at this small personal market.
Entertainment & Activities
Pillow's Funtrackers
101 Carrizo Canyon RdFun for the whole family. Kids love it!