- 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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27.9 Miles
The Visitors Center at the Valley of Fires Recreation Area features books, postcards, apparel, and information about public lands in New Mexico. Outdoor activities include hiking trails to the lava flow and camping.
28.9 Miles
While bikes are not allowed, the Osha Trail does provide a moderately challenging hiking trail. In addition to hiking, visitors are also allowed to go horseback riding along the trail and camp at designated areas.
29.5 Miles
90%
177 votes
7288 Highway 54 70, Alamogordo, NM 88310
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Featuring 12,000 pistachio trees, Eagle Ranch Pistachio Grove, is home to New Mexico's largest pistachio producing grove. Visit their gift shop to try a variety of pistachio recipes and enjoy samples of the seven varieties of wine from their vineyard.
29.6 Miles
92%
671 votes
7320 U.S. Highway 54/70, Alamogordo, NM 88310
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A visit to McGinn's Pistachio Tree Ranch is much more than a photo-op with the World's Largest Pistachio Monument out front. Step inside the gift shop for delectable pistachio treats and wine tasting.
31.8 Miles
Established in 1976, the International Space Hall of Fame commemorates the brave pioneers who advanced man's knowledge of the universe and the ability to explore space. Don't miss the flight simulator or a simulated walk on Mars.
32.4 Miles
Owned by the Allen theater chain, Alamogordo's Aviator 10 Theater is a movie multiplex that shows first-run movies with digital video and sound. The theater offers stadium seating, as well as bargains and matinees.
32.8 Miles
The Nelson Canyon Vista Trail offers an unforgettable view of the Tularosa Basin below. It is a short and easy loop trail for hikers of all experience levels, and the trail along the way is beautiful as well.
33.1 Miles
The Shroud Exhibit and Museum is a historical museum focused on the history and facts surrounding the Shroud of Turin. The museum features a full scale replica of the shroud, detailed scans a tactile model and 3D imagery.
33.3 Miles
Enjoy a vintage train ride around the park at the Toy Train Depot on your next visit to Alamogordo. Learn about the history of trains in the Southwest through historic photographs and exhibits, and don't miss the model train displays.
33.6 Miles
81%
361 votes
NM Highway 2001, Alamogordo, NM 88311
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For the space buffs and future astronauts in your family, a visit to the New Mexico Museum of Space History is a must-see destination. Your visit will feature out of this world exhibits, a space shuttle simulator, planetarium, and more.