Ruidoso - Entertainment All Year Long  

Ruidoso is a village located in the state of New Mexico, where the Sacramento Mountains meet the Sierra Blanca Mountains, just by the Lincoln National Forest. It's a lovely year-round vacation destination. Because of its perfect location, the place naturally became a ski center in New Mexico. The slopes of Ski and Mascalero Apaches rise up nearly 4,000 meters, which makes Ruidoso superb for skiing.

With its four-season climate, Ruidoso offers different activities for each time of the year. The vast mountain forests covered with apples, oaks and aspen trees change colours to make each season view more spectacular than the previous.

Ruidoso is located in the historical Billy the Kid Byway. It features miles and miles of untouched beauty of the Lincoln National Forest with its green fields and marvelous pine forests. When you reach the historic town of Lincoln don't forget to visit its old town. You will hear endless stories and legends about Billy the Kid and you can visit some of the museums dedicated to him.
Lincoln National Forest covers more than one million acres of wild forests ranging from 4,000 to 11,500 feet above sea level. The climate varies from subalpine to desert, making this is one of the most spectacular parks to hike and explore. Aside from hiking, you can also fish, hunt and picnic in the vast areas of Lincoln Forest. However, have in mind that some parts may be closed for visitors especially in the summer when the danger from wildfires increases.

The Hubbard Museum of the American West is one of the absolute must-visit places in Ruidoso. It displays the intriguing culture of Native Americans, Hispanics and Pioneers. The museum is very interactive and the visitors learn new things as well as take a genuine look back in time. The exhibits are arranged in several themes such as Native Americans, Western and Cowboy, Wagons and Transportation and Saddles.

Walking around Ruidoso and exploring the traditional New Mexico atmosphere will be something memorable. Go to the various art galleries; take some time to get to know the city and the beautiful area around. You will be surrounded by two magnificent mountain ranges so connecting with nature is the thing to do while in Ruidoso.

Even though it is famous as the ski heart of New Mexico, Ruidoso offers exciting outdoor activities for all. Mountain biking, hiking, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, relaxing and motorcycling - you will never be bored in Ruidoso. The best places for fishing are Tularosa Creek, Carrizo Creek, Bonioto Lake and Rio Ruidoso. The city also offers conventional fun, such as golfing, tennis, horse racing, shopping and sightseeing.

The Ski Apache in Ruidoso has perfect conditions for ski, snowboard, lift and tubing in the white snowy mountain tale. You should also visit the Ruidoso Winter Park where various fun activities are available and you won't regret you have chosen Ruidoso. Even though it is a small town Ruidoso has great variety of condos and villas in the mountain region so that you can be as close as possible to the great mountains of New Mexico.

Here is a rather unconventional idea for your trip - be a gold digger, at least for a day. As the California Gold Rush days aren't that far behind us, you can go back in the time to when finding gold was one nation's goal. There are many companies organizing such trips, you just have to sign up for the adventure.

Fresh in the spring, hot in the summer, beautiful in the autumn and exciting in the winter - this is Ruidoso!