Discover 8 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Ruidoso (United States). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Ruidoso Downs Race Track, Spencer Theater, and Ruidoso River Museum. Also, be sure to include Sierra Blanca in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Ruidoso (New Mexico).
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Ruidoso Downs Race Track
Racecourse in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico. Ruidoso Downs is a horse racing track in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico. The track hosts both Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing, notably the All American Futurity, the richest race in Quarter Horse racing.
It also hosts the Grade I All American Derby in early September, which carries a purse of $1,900,000 and was won in 2014 by the New Mexico-bred gelding Too Flash For You.[1]
Address: 217 Rio St, 88345-7401 Ruidoso
Spencer Theater
Concerts and shows, Entertainment, Theater
Address: 108 Spencer Dr, 88312-9559 Ruidoso
Ruidoso River Museum
Museum in Ruidoso, New Mexico. The Ruidoso River Museum is located in Ruidoso, New Mexico. The collection features artifacts, photographs and documents relating to the notable figures of the Old West and those involved in the Lincoln County War, including Billy the Kid, sheriffs William Brady and Pat Garrett and lawyer and businessman Alexander McSween. It houses the world's largest collection of Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett items. The museum also houses a range of archaeological relics and celebrity memorabilia. Notable museum items include Pat Garrett's solid gold sheriff's badge, Billy the Kid's rifle, and Pat Garrett's original Colt Model 1877 Thunderer revolver.
The museum was rated number 8 among True West magazine's "2009 Top 10 Western Museums". In 2010, the museum was featured on The Travel Channel's Mysteries At The Museum Season 1 Episode 7: Volume 7.[2]
Address: 101 Mechem Dr, 88345 Ruidoso
Sierra Blanca
Range in New Mexico. The Sierra Blanca is an ultra-prominent range of volcanic mountains in Lincoln and Otero counties in the south-central part of the U.S. state of New Mexico. The range is about 40 miles from north to south and 20 miles wide.
Sierra Blanca Peak (White Peak) is the highest mountain in the range at 11,981 feet (3,652 m). It is southern New Mexico's highest peak, as well as the most prominent (5,533 feet) and the 40th highest in the entire state. It is also the most southerly peak and land area to exceed 11,000 feet in the continental United States (Only 19 feet shy of being the most southerly area above 12,000 feet). The peak is located on the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation, approximately 10 miles (16 km) west-northwest of Ruidoso and 30 miles (48 km) north-northeast of Alamogordo.[3]
Ruidoso Pinon Park Condo - Unit A4
Park, Relax in park
Address: 108 Jack Little Dr, Ruidoso
The Adobe Fine Art
Gift shop, Art gallery, Shopping, Museum
Address: 2905 Sudderth Dr, 88345-6323 Ruidoso
Ruidoso Winter Park - Tubing
Sport complex, Ski area, Mountain, Park, Relax in park
Address: 101 Ski Run Road, just beyond the Shell Gas Station, Ruidoso
Thunder Horse Gallery
Art gallery, Shopping, Museum
Address: 200 Mechem Dr, 88345-6808 Ruidoso