Ruidoso Mountain View Cabins FUN things to do in Ruidoso NM

Ruidoso Mountain View Cabins

Dining

• Grill Caliente, 5 min, GREAT food, wonderful outside patio dining, inside too. Upscale feel with fair pricing, big portions. Make reservations on the weekend. https://grillcaliente.com/
• Casa Blanca, 2 min, Only TEx-Mex in town and its good! HUGE portions so be hungry when you go. Very popular so plan accordingly. They do have a bar as well. Order the fajita meal for take out and enjoy at the cabin. Its enough to feed 8-10 people for $100! 501 Mechem Dr. Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-2495 https://www.casablancaruidoso.com/ 
• Sacred Grounds, 7 min, Coffee, Pastries, Lunch, Dinner. Be sure to get a seat out on the back deck if weather permits, you will have a view of the Ruidoso River. This is a very popular place so make plans accordingly. https://www.sacredgrounds-coffee-and-tea-house.com 
• Hunt and Harvest, 7 min, Traditional American food, lots of good reviews. https://www.facebook.com/pg/huntandharvestruidoso/menu 
• Great Wall of China, 10 min, Good authentic asian food. http://great-wall-restaurant.com 
• Tina's Cafe, 10 min, Another mexican option, with GREAT breakfast options. Very Popular, 2825 Sudderth Dr Ruidoso, NM 88345
• Cornerstone Bakery, 8 min, Diner, American, Cafe, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options. They are located on the Rio river/creek, so sit out back on the deck for the river view! This is a popular place to eat, plan to get there before the crowd. http://cornerstonebakerycafeco.t2-food.com 
• Pizza Cafe Rio, 10 min, VERY popular pizza joint, you will see all the people standing outside on a busy day, right in the middle of the shopping area downtown Ruidoso. Plan: Shop in the morning, get your pizza for lunch, shop some more. Best FREE parking behind restaurant http://www.ruidosonm.com/caferio/cr_food.html 
• Chef Lupes, VERY Good Mexican, Hamburgers, something for everyone, cheap big breakfast, great entrees. 26135 US-70, Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346
• Anaheim Jacks, 4 min, GREAT BURGERS, beer and wine https://www.yelp.com/biz/anaheim-jacks-ruidoso?adjust_creative=dWJMtmYxpd5N5yoyzSuhtA&utm_campaign=yelp_api&utm_medium=api_v2_business&utm_source=dWJMtmYxpd5N5yoyzSuhtA    
• Log Cabin, 2 min Great food, breakfast and lunch. Most known for its large breakfast portions. http://logcabinrestaurant.four-food.com 
• Rio Grande Grill, 5 min, Extensive menu lunch, dinner, and kids, great burgers, steaks, chicken fried steak, salads, pasta, handcrafted deserts, tap room. http://sierrablancabrewery.com/rio_grande.html
• Michael J's Italian, great authentic Italian food with upscale service. Good to have reservations. $$$$ Link to Michael J's

Outdoors

• Three Rivers Petroglyph site - Click HERE
• White Sands Rec Area - HERE
• Snow Tubing 
• A link to ALL the trails around Ruidoso. ALL TRAILS
• Grindstone Lake, Entry $5 during off season & $10 summer season 10 min drive (during the summer weekends reservations are required), Hike, Bike, Canoe($), Swim on the water feature Wibit Water Park info ($) Fish Hiking here is a trail around this beautiful lake. https://www.ruidosoparksandrec.com/grindstone-lake-trail-system
• Cedar Creek Trails, FREE, 2 mins, Hike Bike Park in the first dirt parking lot on your right, there is a very nice hiking trail that follows a mountain creek. https://www.ruidosoparksandrec.com/cedar-creek 
• Monjeau Lookout, FREE, 20 min, BEAUTIFUL area with a lookout tower for 360 degree views of the Sierra Blanca Mountains . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monjeau_Lookout 
• Ski Apache, 25 min, Summer, Hiking, Downhill Biking, Gondola, Winter, Skiing, Snowboarding. https://www.skiapache.com
• Horseback riding at Grindstone stables. Short day rides for all ages. https://www.grindstonestables.com/trailrides
• Snow slide tubing at Ruidoso Winter Park. Open generally until end of March weather permitting. https://www.ruidosowinterpark.com 
• HIKERS, CYCLIST, HORSEBACK RIDERS! Checkout this interactive map and trail guide. For reference we are located about 5 minutes from the Cedar Creek Trailheads. https://www.discoverruidoso.com/info/ruidoso-trails 

• Billy the Kid Museum, Lincoln NM, 2.5 Hours, Real artifacts from the Wild Wild West. http://billythekidmuseumfortsumner.com/ 
• Three Rivers Petroglyph Site, Three Rivers NM, 1 hour, Images painted on rocks from the Indian days. Half mile trail leads to most paintings. https://www.blm.gov/visit/three-rivers-petroglyph-site  Google Three Rivers NM for directions.
• Fort Stanton, Fort Stanton NM, 30 min, One of only two preserved forts left in the United States. Lots of NM history. http://fortstanton.org/
• Carlsbad Caverns - Take a turn in the comfortable 56°F climate and behold Carlsbad Caverns' stunning formations borne out of the earth's own vibrant imagination. The creation of the caves began some 250 million years ago, when the region was part of a vast inland sea. The park contains more than 100 known caves, including Lechuguilla Cave—the nation's deepest (1,567 feet) and third longest limestone cave. Don't miss The Big Room; it's the size of eight football fields combined. https://www.nps.gov/cave/index.htm

• Soak in the hot mineral waters of Truth or Consequences - yes, that is the City's real name - located southwest of Ruidoso and easily accessible on I-25. Natural hot springs await you at 10 commercial bath houses, from riverside to roof-top, or book a lodge with private hot springs in-room. https://www.sierracountynewmexico.info/attractions/truth-or-consequences-hot-springs/