Things to Do Around Ruidoso, NM

Enjoy the thrill and excitement of horse racing at Ruidoso Downs Race Track. Ruidoso Downs offers heart-pounding action, world-class horses, and a lively atmosphere suitable for the whole family. From seasoned racing enthusiasts to curious first-timers, the Ruidoso Downs Race Track promises an exciting and memorable day.

Ruidoso Downs Race Track

26225 U.S. 70,

Ruidoso Downs, NM, 88346

HOURS

See website for schedule

Experience one of the finest golf courses in the Southwest at Rainmakers Resort & Golf Club. This premier destination offers a picturesque and unparalleled golfing adventure. Rainmakers Golf Club winds its way through desert rock outcroppings and arroyos with stunning views of the Sierra Blanca mountains. Designed by renowned golf course architect Rober Trent Jones II, this course is sure to be unlike anything else you’ve played on before.

Rainmakers Resort & Golf Club

250 Rainmaker Dr.

Alto, NM 88312

HOURS

TUES - SUN : 7 AM - 7 PM

White Sands National Park is one of the country’s most unique and awe-inspiring natural wonders. Located in the heart of New Mexico, this incredible park mesmerizes visitors with stunning white gypsum dunes that create a surreal landscape that is truly unlike anything else on Earth. These rolling dunes can be explored by sliding, skiing, or sledding down their slopes. White Sands National Park has no shortage of breathtaking photography opportunities and backcountry adventures.

White Sands National Park

Dunes Dr.

Tularosa, NM 88352

PARK HOURS

MON - SUN : 7 AM - 9 PM