- TripBuzz found 21 things to do with kids in or near Cloudcroft, New Mexico, including 14 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Alamogordo, Ruidoso and High Rolls Mountain Park.
- From Ski Palace to Sacramento Mountains Museum, the Cloudcroft area offers 22 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, History Museums, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Skiing & Snowboarding.
- Cloudcroft, NM lies within the Lincoln National Forest and has a pleasantly mild summer due to its high elevation. There are three major festivals that take place in Cloudcroft that each feature trucks of traditional fair food, hand-made arts and crafts, live music, many activities for children, and much more.
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Visitors to Oliver Lee Memorial State Park have been known to call it a hiker's paradise. This park features interactive hiking trails with breathtaking mountain views, plentiful camp sites, and botanical garden.
25.5 Miles
Offering guided horseback tours for more than 20 years, Grindstone Stables is fun for the entire family. Visitors keep coming back to experience the breathtaking views from the trails, the friendly staff, and even sleigh rides in the winter months.
25.8 Miles
The Mountain Maze attempts to form a real-life interactive maze game. The giant arrangement allows guests to search for four checkpoints and then eventually find a way out of the extensive outdoor human maze.
26.2 Miles
The Grindstone Lakes are a collection of 20-70 acre lakes surrounded by desert-like terrain. Attractions include fly, stalk, and spot fishing and a 3,000 square foot lodge that provides both dining and lodging.
26.3 Miles
The Ruidoso River Museum offers information on the Lincoln County War and the role of Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett. The site features a variety of artifacts, including paintings, coins, and jewelry.
26.6 Miles
When visiting Ruidoso, taking a side trip to visit the Free Spirits at Noisy Water should be on your list of things to do. The eight life-size, bronze statues of galloping horses are displayed in a park-like setting and provide a perfect photo opportunity.
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With a collection of horse-drawn wagons and carriages, the Museum of the Horse contains many horse-related items including saddles, chaps and a horse statue. It also houses collections of art and guns as well as a photo exhibit.
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Mechem Drive is a scenic road that is one of the major streets in downtown Ruidoso. It features an array of restaurants, shops, and art galleries, as well as views of the surrounding mountains.
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The world's richest quarter-horse race is held at the Ruidoso Downs Race Track. The Turf Club on the second level allows guests to have their own waiter or waitress for food and refreshments, private betting windows, and an overarching view of the track.
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26301 Hwy 70 West, Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346
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The history of the American West is put on display at the Hubbard Museum of the American West. Entertainment and education is woven into the programs while the exhibits show a wide collection of artifacts, including Native American artifacts, cowboy artifacts, saddles, and wagons.