- Our list of the best things to do in Ruidoso, New Mexico, features the top 22 nearby activities — including 4 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Ruidoso, NM has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 19 things to do within the city of Ruidoso, NM , followed by 4 popular activities in nearby cities, including Capitan and Ruidoso Downs
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1376 E Ninth Street, Alamogordo, NM 88310
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A fitness and rec center, the Alamogordo Family Recreation Center offers a variety of amenities for guests. The facility features a swimming pool, weight and cardio areas, and a variety of fitness classes and other programs.
33.9 Miles
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1301 N White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM 88310
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Depicting the local and colorful history of Alamogordo, the Tularosa Basin Historical Society is a collection of preserved artifacts, fascinating records, and entertaining history. The society attracts over 4,500 people every year with its 2,000 square feet of exhibit space.
33.9 Miles
Containing asphalt trails and sandy terrain, Desert Foothills Park offers visitors a look at a variety of desert wildlife. Roadrunners, rabbits, and snakes can all be spotted within the park.
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Tombaugh Omnimax Theater is a movie theater that features a wraparound screen, surround sound technology, and movies in IMAX. The theater is best known for the planetarium that has a Spitz 512 star projector.
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1110 New York Avenue, Alamogordo, NM 88310
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The Flickinger Center for Performing Arts is located in an old movie theater that was donated to the city and renovated in 1988. Featuring a capacity of 500 seats, the venue is home to a wide variety of events, concerts and other entertainment.
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Established in 1898, the Alameda park Zoo is known as the 'Oldest Zoo in the Southwest'. Because of its size, visitors can feel up close and personal with the 250 exotic and native animals on the 12-acre site.
34.2 Miles
Located within a historic village, Dos Viejos is a winery that produces wines made from local high quality grapes. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, White Zinfandel, and Rose' wines are among the varieties of wines produced.
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Guests can watch the landing and launching of colorful hot air balloons at the Alamogordo Balloon Park. The 24 acres of flat land is a perfect spot to relax on soft grass and watch balloons decorate the sky.
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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.