Downtown
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.
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 family-friendly 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.
Top hotels in Downtown
Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown
I have no suggestions or complaints. Our stay was wonderful.
Reviewed on 2 Feb, 2026
Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins
Room was clean and very nice
Reviewed on 28 Jan, 2026
Hotel Ruidoso - Midtown
My experience had a few cons: The breakfast gets put up early and the pool area is worn out. The rest of the hotel is acceptably clean and the rooms have space and pretty decent quality bedding and finishes. Better places are available if you want to pay a little more or close to the same but also ...
Reviewed on 24 Jan, 2026
Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins
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Reviewed on 2 Feb, 2026
Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca Ruidoso, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Clean room, nice little hotel center in a great location.
Reviewed on 5 Feb, 2026
MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
The staff was very nice and helpful, directing us to a wonderful Mexican restaurant, Garcias. Also, the breakfast was excellent!! The chef had delicious granola and yogurt as well as fruits to start and then if you wanted an omelette or fried eggs he made them to order. There was also a buffet with ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb, 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.
