ATTRACTIONS:
BILLY THE KID NAT'L SCENIC BYWAY & VISITORS CENTER: Hwy 70, east of the racetrack & next to The Hubbard Museum. Info: 575-378-5318 or www.zianet.com/billythekid
BOWLING: Ruidoso Bowling Center: 1202 Mechem, behind Farley's. (Hours: Mon-Thurs, 1-10pm, Fri & Sat, 1pm-midnight, Sundays 1-9pm). Info: 575-258-3557
D-LAZY-2: Carriage rides through mid-town (year-round, weather permitting) & sleigh rides through historic Upper Canyon (wintertime). Reservations: 575-257-7836
DISC GOLF COURSE: Boneshakers Cyclery 575-257-6784; Park & Rec 575-257-5030 It's free! From Sudderth Drive, take Carrizo Canyon Road 0.8 miles; Turn right on Grindstone Canyon Road 0.3 miles; Turn left on Resort Drive 0.3 miles to entrance of Grindstone Disc Golf Course. Discs for sale at Boneshaker Cyclery at 2312 Sudderth, in midtown Ruidoso.
FUNTRACKERS: 575-257-3275 Carrizo Canyon at 700 block of Sudderth. Family entertainment complex. 3 Go Kart Tracks, 18-hole Miniature Golf, Bumper Boats, Giant Maze, Climbing Wall, Game Room and much more. Open daily all summer 10am to 10pm; weekends all year, weather permitting.
HIKING & CAMPING: The Lincoln National Forest offers a number of developed & dispersed campsites as well as hiking trails for all abilities. Stop by the Ranger Station on Mechem (Hwy 48) for more information on either. 575-257-4095
MONJEAU LOOKOUT is located up Ski Run Road . Turn right on Gilmore Canyon , about 1 ½ miles in. The Lookout is just 4 miles further.
MOUNTAIN MAZE: 575-973-0531 All ages enjoy getting “LOST” in over 5,200 sq ft of frequently changed pathways. Race the clock and each other to win Amaze’n Prizes! Located with FUNTRACKERS at Sudderth and Carrizo Canyon. Open daily during spring break and all summer 10am-10pm, weather permitting.
PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL: 500 block of Sudderth, next to Schoolhouse Park . Pool is open 11:45am -4:45pm, Memorial Day through mid-August. Info: Parks & Rec, 575-257-5030
SEEPING SPRINGS TROUT LAKES: Hwy 70, 4 mi. east of the racetrack. Paddleboats, trout fishing - guaranteed catch - as well as all the needed equipment on-site! Licenses not required. Paddleboat season is Memorial Day through Labor Day, fishing is available daily & year-round. Info: 575-378-4216
SKI APACHE: 12 miles up Ski Run Road, off Hwy 48. Their Kiddie Korral is an all day ski instruction program for 4-6 year olds (advanced reservations recommended) & their Ski School is for ages 7 & up. Lifts open daily from 8:45am to 4pm & Ski season is Thanksgiving through Easter. Info: 575-336-4356 or via their website, www.skiapache.com. 24-hr snow report: 575-257-9001
SPENCER THEATER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: Hwy 220 in Alto, NM, offers free tours of this beautiful state-Of-the-art theater every Tuesday & Thursday at 10am (except for holidays & performance days). Info: 888-818-7872, 575-336-4800 or via www.ruidoso.net/spencer
THE HUBBARD MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN WEST : Hwy 70, East of racetrack. This kid-friendly museum features Indian artifacts, wagons, a Kid's corner as well as an amazing bronze horse sculpture out front! Open daily 10-10, year-round. Info: 575-378-4142 or via www.hubbardmuseum.org
THE FLYING J RANCH: Hwy 48, 1.5 mi. North of Ski Apache turnoff. This Chuckwagon super & western stage show is fun for the whole family. Open Monday – Saturday nights from late-May through Labor Day & Saturday nights only from Labor Day through mid-October. Reservations: 888-458-3595, 575-336-4330 or http://www.flyingjranch.com
THE OLD MILL: 641 Sudderth, near Cattle Barons Restaurant. Built in 1868, this is the oldest building in Ruidoso & the mill still grinds flour & corn meal on it’s premises! Hours: Mon & Thurs 10-3, Fri - Sun 10-5, closed Tues & Wed.
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TENNIS COURTS:
PUBLIC TENNIS COURT : on 500 block of Sudderth, next to Schoolhouse Park. Info, Parks & Rec: 575-257-5030.
HAWTHORN SUITES: 107 Sierra Blanca Drive , next to the Ruidoso Convention Center . Info: 800-527-1133 or 575-258-5500
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AREA PARKS:
CROWN OF THE DOWNS: Ruidoso Downs Skateboard Park, located at All-American Park on Hwy 70 W. Free admission, open year-round, park closes at sundown. Info: Ruidoso Downs Public Works, 575-378-6162.
WINTER PARK: Tubing & Sledding area at the base of Ski Run Road includes giant tubes, a KIDZ KORRAL & snack bar! Open 10-6 Sat & Sun from Thanksgiving through Easter & all week during Spring Break - weather permitting. Info: 575-336-7079
NORTH PARK: Ruidoso's only skateboard park has ramps & lighting for evening enjoyment. Free admission, open year-round. Park closes at 10pm summer, around 9pm winter. Info: Parks & Rec, 575-257-5030
KIDS KONNECTION is located behind the schools on Hull & White Mountain.
TWO RIVERS is located behind the Visitors Center on the 700 block of Sudderth.
SCHOOLHOUSE PARK is on the 500 block of Sudderth.
CEDAR CREEK DAY/PICNIC AREA is just past the Ranger station on the 900 block of Mechem.
MONJEAU LOOKOUT is located up Ski Run Road. Turn right on Gilmore Canyon, about 1 ½ miles in. The Lookout is just 4 miles further.
FUNTRACKERS: 700 block of Sudderth Drive, next to Pizza Hut. Go-carts, water bumper-boats, arcade & miniature golf. Open daily from 10-10, Memorial Day through Labor Day then 10-10 Saturdays otherwise. Paddleboats open summertime only. Info: 575-257-3275
THE HUBBARD MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN WEST: Hwy 70, East of racetrack. This kid-friendly museum features Indian artifacts, wagons, a Kid’s corner as well as an amazing bronze horse sculpture out front! Open daily 10-10, year-round. Info: 575-378-4142 or via www.hubbardmuseum.org
HIGH ALTITUDE BIKE RENTALS: 2316½ Sudderth (midtown) rents mountain bikes, outdoor gear & all bike rentals include trails maps! Info: High Altitude, 575-257-0120
BILLY THE KID NAT’L SCENIC BYWAY & VISITORS CENTER: Hwy 70, east of the racetrack & next to The Hubbard Museum. Info: 575-378-5318 or www.zianet.com/billythekid
PAN-O-RAMA MINIATURE GOLF: Off Eagle Drive in mid-town. Open daily from 10-10, Memorial Day through Labor Day then 10-10 Saturdays otherwise. Info: 575-257-7164
HIKING & CAMPING: The Lincoln National Forest offers a number of developed & dispersed campsites as well as hiking trails for all abilities. Stop by the Ranger Station on Mechem (Hwy 48) for more information on either. 575-257-4095
PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL: 500 block of Sudderth, next to Schoolhouse Park. Pool is open 11:45am -4:45pm, Memorial Day through mid-August. Info: Parks & Rec, 575-257-5030
D-LAZY-2: Carriage rides through mid-town (year-round, weather permitting) & sleigh rides through historic Upper Canyon (wintertime). Reservations: 575-257-7836
THE FLYING J RANCH: Hwy 48, 1.5 mi. North of Ski Apache turnoff. This Chuckwagon super & western stage show is fun for the whole family. Open Monday – Saturday nights from late-May through Labor Day & Saturday nights only from Labor Day through mid-October. Reservations: 888-458-3595, 575-336-4330 or http://www.flyingjranch.com
SPENCER THEATER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: Hwy 220 in Alto, NM, offers free tours of this beautiful state-of-the-art theater every Tuesday & Thursday at 10am (except for holidays & performance days). Info: 888-818-7872, 575-336-4800 or via www.spencertheater.com
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HORSEBACK RIDING:
KIDS CORRAL: Pony rides here! Located next to the Visitor's Center & across Funtrackers on Sudderth. Open daily Memorial Day through Labor Day from 10:30-5:30, then 9:30-5pm (weekends) the rest of the year. Info: 575-257-7836
HORSEBACK RIDING STABLES: Riding choices range from 30-minutes to 1-hour rides through the mountains or closer to town. Reservations strongly recommended. (Year-round hours vary)
ELITE OUTFITTERS: 575-354-1299 or 575-354-7307 , Nogal; Offering beautiful 2-hour, half-day, and full-day guided trail rides into the White Mountain Wilderness on experienced, gentle riding stock accustomed to mountain travel. Reservations recommended, children must be at least 8 years old to ride - 507 Nogal Canyon Rd. Nogal, NM
RUNNEL'S BONITO STABLES: 575-354-2778, Capitan; Trail rides from 9am to 3pm daily, children of all ages welcome, reservations recommended; $20 per 1-hour ride - Located 3 1/2 miles above Bonito Lake off Hwy 37
COWBOY'S STABLES: 575-378-8217, Ruidoso Downs; Children of all ages are welcome, reservations recommended; trail rides $40 per 1-hour ride - Located off Hwy 70 near the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack.
INN OF THE MOUNTAIN GODS STABLES: 575-464-7424, Mescalero; Trail rides depart at 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm; reservations recommended, children must be at least 8 years old; $32 per 1-hour ride. Note: Stables closed if winds exceed 25 mph. Located at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino, Mescalero NM.
RUIDOSO EQUINE TRAIL RIDING EXPERIENCE: 575-336-1663, Alto; Unique integrated equine experience on beautiful, rare gaited horses, smoothest ride in 'Billy the Kid' horse country; Trail rides from 9am to 3pm daily, reservations recommended, children of all ages welcome; $20 per 1-hour ride. 305 Bonito Lake Rd, off Hwy 37, one mile before Bonito Lake.
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MOVIE RENTALS:
IGA/LAWRENCE BROS.: 575-257-4014 721 Mechem, next to Sierra Mall.
BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO: 575-257-5353 134 Sudderth, next to
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MOVIE THEATER:
SIERRA CINEMA: 575-257-9444 721 Mechem (Mechem & Cree Meadows intersection). Ruidoso’s only movie theater has 3 screens, an arcade & a full concession stand. Call for current movie schedule!
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SURROUNDING AREA:
ALAMOGORDO, NM: Stop by The Train Depot, IMAX Dome Theater, NM Museum of Space History Alameda Park Zoo. Travel distance from here? 56 miles. Info: Chamber, 575-437-2855 or www.alamogordo.com .
WHITE SANDS NATIONAL MONUMENT: These sprawling white dunes will leave you awestruck! Travel distance? 70 miles. Info: Visitors Center, 575-479-6124.
CAPITAN, NM: Smokey Bear Museum & Gift Shop, 102 Smokey Bear Blvd. Travel distance? 25 miles Info: Gift Shop, 575-354-2298 or via www.smokeybearpark.com.
ROSWELL, NM: UFO Museum & Research Center, 114 N. Main Street.
THE BURNT WELL GUEST RANCH is like a Dude Ranch: Saddle-up & join in! Directions & Info: 866-729-0974 or www.burntwellguestranch.com. Travel distance? 75 miles.
LINCOLN, NM: Billy the Kid, Buffalo Soldier & Lincoln County War history abounds here! Travel distance? 32 miles. Info: 575-653-653-4025.
SUNSPOT NATIONAL OBSERVATORY: Sunspot, NM. Experience this observatory situated at 9200 breathtaking feet in altitude via a self-guided tour! Admission: $2 Adults, $1 Kids 10-18 & seniors 55+ & kids 9 & under free. Open daily 10-4. Info: 575-437-7000
CLOUDCROFT, NM: This mountain village has a cute midtown area, as we do but sits at 9,000 feet in altitude! Travel distance? 47 miles. Info: Chamber, 575-682-2733 or www.cloudcroft.net
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FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS:
ARBY'S: 575-257-7775, 633 Sudderth (across Movie Gallery)
KFC: 575-257-2119, 331 Sudderth (next to Well’s Fargo)
McDONALD’S: 575-257-7547, 144 Sudderth (next to Walgreen’s)
MR. BURGER: 575-258-3616, 1203 Mechem (next to Pizza Hut)
PIZZA HUT #1: 575-257-5161, 725 Sudderth (next to Funtrackers)
PIZZA HUT #2: 575-258-3033, 1201 Mechem (across Farley’s)
SCHLOTSKY’S DELI: 575-257-7811, 2812 Sudderth (across Ace Hardware)
SONIC DRIVE-IN: 575-257-4787, 102 Sudderth (next to McDonald’s)
SUBWAY: 575-257-7827, 148 Sudderth (next to McDonald’s)
TACO BELL: 575-257-4626, 654 Sudderth (across Cattle Baron’s)
TROLLEY BURGER: 575-257-3868, 647 Sudderth (across Taco Bell)
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DESSERTS:
BOOKS & BEANS: 575-630-2326, 2501 Sudderth (midtown)
CAFE RIO: 575-257-7746, 2547 Sudderth (midtown)
CORNERSTONE BAKERY: 575-257-1842, 359 Sudderth (near KFC) 7:00 Am to 3:00 PM -Tuesday thru Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday. Breakfast 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM: Lunch 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
DAYLIGHT DONUTS: 575-257-7155, 441 Sudderth (Gateway Center)
MISTY MOUNTAIN GOURMET SHOPPE: 575-257-3135, 2301 Sudderth (midtown)
SWEET RETREAT: 575-257-5500, 2501 Sudderth (midtown)
TCBY TREATS: 575-257-7822, 2812 Sudderth, (across Ace Hardware) midtown
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