10 days in Ruidoso Itinerary

Ruidoso is a village in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States, adjacent to the Lincoln National Forest. Kids will appreciate attractions like Lincoln National Forest and Spas. Get out of town with these interesting Ruidoso side-trips: San Antonio (White Sands Missile Range Trinity Site & Friends of the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge), Alamogordo (White Sands Missle Range Museum, New Mexico Museum of Space History, &more) and St. Joseph Apache Mission Church (in Mescalero). There's lots more to do: pause for some photo ops at White Sands National Monument, examine the collection at International UFO Museum and Research Center, explore the activities along Grindstone Lake, and hike along Grindstone Lake Trail.

To see traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Ruidoso journey maker site.

In February, daily temperatures in Ruidoso can reach 53°F, while at night they dip to 30°F.