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.
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.
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.
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
Older property showing its age Worn out chair & ottoman in room Shower head is probably original to the property and needs replaced Tile flooring is loose and cracked is a hazard on bare feet I guess I got what I paid for but I trusted others who rated the hotel as a 8 maybe a 6 $100 per night should ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins
Clean room, cabin was better than the pictures posted!
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins
I have no complaints. We stayed 2 nights and it was just a beautiful, peaceful, place all the way around. I recommend staying here, and would definitely go back in the future.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hotel Ruidoso - Midtown
Clean room and awesome staff
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
The breakfast was fresh and secure
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca
Clean, spacious room and very quiet. Enjoyed the pool and jacuzzi all by ourselves. Front desk informed me they will be doing a lot of renovations over the next few months (adding a restaurant, fire pits, etc). Would stay here again!
Reviewed on 9 Apr 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.
