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3 days
United States, North America

3-Day Ruidoso itinerary guide

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Ruidoso — Billy the Kid Trail - An Unusual Guest at Ruidoso Downs - NARA - 7717399

Top stops to prioritize

  • Ski Apache
  • Casa Blanca
  • Casino Apache
  • The Trolley Burger Depot
  • Cafe Rio Pizza
  • Subway
  • Ruidoso Winter Park
  • Rio Grande Grill and Tap Room

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Grindstone Lake, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

  • Ski Apache
  • Ruidoso Winter Park
  • Rio Grande Grill and Tap Room
  • Grill Caliente

Day 2: East side of town

For day 2, we recommend exploring the east side side of town.

  • Casino Apache
  • Two Rivers Ruidoso River Park
  • Pillow's Funtrackers
  • The Cornerstone Bakery & Cafe
  • Hall Of Flame Burgers

Day 3: Off the beaten path

For day 3, if you don’t mind the extra trek, today covers more off the beaten path places like Cafe Rio Pizza.

  • Cafe Rio Pizza
  • The Village Buttery
  • Michael J's Italian-American Restaurant
  • Zocca Coffee & Tea

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