Downtown Travel Guide
Ruidoso
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.
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 family-friendly area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown
Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown
Staff was greatly accommodating and friendly. The pool was clean towels were available and pull in good condition. I would definitely recommend this place
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins
Everything was perfect will be booking again soon.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins
WiFi was slow but everything else was great!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hotel Ruidoso - Midtown
Clean, spacious room. Friendly staff. Conveniently located.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
Clean room!! Breakfast buffet and great staff!
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca Ruidoso, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Great customer service, the breakfast was delicious and the selection of drinks of tea and coffee was amazing. The room was clean and tiddy
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
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.
