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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown
Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown
I got a really good rate, but that aside, it was a nice stay. The room was clean. The fireplace in the lobby was going.everything was clean and tidy around the breakfast bar. The pool was temporarily closed, but I wasn’t really prepared for it. The staff was friendly. I would definitely stay again ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins
This was a very clean room and great location. We were just off the crowded busy road but close enough to take a short drive to everything we wanted. Perfect room for a nice get away. The staff was very helpful and polite.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hotel Ruidoso - Midtown
clean, safe and close to dining and shopping in Ruidoso, highly recomend!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins
We come through Ruidoso at least once a year. It’s a great place to stay. We normally stay at another hotel and wanted to try something different. This was perfect. The facility is great, the staff was friendly and the area was quiet. We will be back.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Tranquil cabin close to Lake Grindstone and downtown
Cute, clean cabin, as described Host communicates wellEnjoyed stay and will stay again the next time in area.
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025
MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The accommodations were comfortable, the customer service was excellent, and the entire property—including the rooms—was very clean. We especially loved the natural surroundings; the trails were beautiful, and it was such a treat to see horses and elk walking ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 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.