There are so many incredible things to see in Ruidoso, NM! Our hotel is near the Billy the Kid Casino, a number of fantastic museums, art galleries and many fine Ruidoso restaurants. When you're trying to pick from among all the things to do in Ruidoso, feel free to ask our area-savvy staff for directions or a recommendation.

Below are just a few of the attractions in the area. Be sure to pack your sense of adventure and camera!

Billy the Kid Scenic Byway

This is your chance to follow the ghosts of famous outlaws and lawmen thought the rugged beauty of the Lincoln National Forest. The trail received a National Scenic Byway designation in 1998 and offers incredible attractions and exciting activities that celebrate the rich culture and history of the area.

Billy the Kid Casino

At the Ruidoso Downs Race Track, you'll find the Billy the Kid Casino. The casino is open daily and has more than 300 slot machines. Opens daily at 10 a.m. - 12 a.m. Sunday - Thursday and 10 a.m. - 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

Casino Apache

Enjoy live poker, blackjack, craps and 24-hour video slots and poker at the Casino Apache!

Eagle Ranch Pistachio Grove

New Mexico's first and largest producing pistachio groves. Tours of the operation Mon-Fri @ 1:30 pm Sept.-May. Tours twice a day, Mon-Fri 10 am & 1:30 pm June-Aug. Gift shop-NM wines. 7288 Hwy 54/70 Alamogordo, NM 88310. (800) 432-0999 or (505) 434-0035. Fax (505) 434-2132.

Flying J Ranch

Music, Western Show and Chuckwagon Dinner! - (505) 336-4330

Fort Stanton Museum

Off Airport Highway on NM 220 - Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday thru Monday.

Hubbard Museum of the American West

One of the state's most respected museums, housing a magnificent collection of carriages, wagons, saddles fine art and Indian artifacts.

Lincoln County Gold Mining Company

Gold panning excursions - (505) 257-4070

Lincoln County Overland Stage Company, Inc.

Real overland stagecoach rides for the entire family.

Ruidoso Artists and Galleries

Some of the best art in the Southwest.

Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts

An aristocrat among theaters.

The Great Bear Hunt

Wild bear sculptures enlivened by the artists of Lincoln County and Mescalero will be released all over the area in a special exhibit sponsored by the Ruidoso Arts Commission.