Popular places to visit
Grindstone Lake
Explore the great outdoors at Grindstone Lake and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Ruidoso. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its casinos.
Ruidoso Winter Park
Bring the family to Ruidoso Winter Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Ruidoso. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area or enjoy its ski slopes.
The Links at Sierra Blanca
Enjoy a round of golf in Ruidoso at The Links at Sierra Blanca. Discover the mountain views and casinos in this relaxing area.
Pillow's Funtrackers
Take the family on an outing to Pillow's Funtrackers during your trip to Ruidoso. Discover the mountain views and casinos in this relaxing area.
Wingfield Park
After visiting Wingfield Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ruidoso. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area or enjoy its ski slopes.
Ruidoso Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Ruidoso Convention Center during your trip to Ruidoso. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area or enjoy its ski slopes.
Our pick of the best Downtown Hotel Deals
Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins
Cozy, clean, beautiful view, quiet.. loved it!
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Hotel Ruidoso - Midtown
Loved having the EV fast charger on site though it was a bit pricey.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown
Checked in late. The front desk assistant. Chael(sorry don’t know how to spell her name) was great. Made it comfortable checking in late and didn’t make it awkward.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins
This place is amazing! Room was perfect size, has stove, microwave, toaster oven, cozy outdoor sitting area. Just perfect for a get away.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
Nice hotel. Great location. Got a little age on it but still nice.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Crown Point Resort
All was great, few exeptions, hot water does not go to the last bathroom, we need to waste quite a lot to have it running warm. the odor we covered with lysol from our end. Other than that, great view, nice and quiet.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
Ponderosa Heights
While Ponderosa Heights isn't home to many top sights, The Links at Sierra Blanca and Grindstone Lake are some notable places to visit nearby.
Hollywood
Hollywood might not have many top sights, but Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Pillow's Funtrackers are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Alpine Cellars Village
Alpine Cellars Village might not have many top sights, but Ruidoso Winter Park and The Links at Sierra Blanca are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
