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1. Fort Stanton ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Fort Stanton - Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Grindstone Lake

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. Monjeau Lookout

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5. Adventure Mountain

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6. Ruidoso Winter Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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7. Ski Apache

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8. Have lunch at The Village Buttery

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9. Grindstone Stables

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10. Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino

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11. Enjoy wine tasting at the Noisy Water Winery

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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12. Have fun with kids at Pillow's Funtrackers

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13. The Links at Sierra Blanca

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14. Relax at the Blue Lotus Day Spa and Yoga in Ruidoso

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15. Casino Apache Travel Center

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • The small village of Ruidoso, located in the southeast region of the state, lies nestled amongst the Sierra Blanca range of the Rocky Mountains.
  • Ruidoso is a great tourist destination, which draws thousands of people each year to Ski Apache, the southernmost ski resort in the U.S.
  • Nature lovers will find plenty of hiking, biking, and fishing in the mountains, and history buffs will delight in the local museums, such as the Hubbard Museum of the American West.

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