Attractions & Distances

Ruidoso Valley Getaway puts you in a prime location to explore some of southern New Mexico’s most iconic destinations. Whether you’re here for outdoor adventure, history, casinos, or day trips, everything is within an easy drive while you still enjoy the peace and privacy of a rural setting.

Ruidoso – 14 miles

Ruidoso Downs – 9 miles

Roswell – 56 miles

Ski Apache – 28 miles

White Sands National Park – 82 miles

Alamogordo – 61 miles

Cloudcroft – 52 miles

Las Cruces – 127 miles

Smokey Bear Historical Park – 16 miles

Lincoln Historic Site – 19 miles (Billy the Kid history)

Hondo – 10 miles

Carrizozo – 52 miles

Valley of Fires Recreation Area – 60 miles

Inn of the Mountain Gods – 18 miles

Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Billy the Kid Casino – 11 miles

Apache Travel Center & Casino – 17 miles

El Paso – 148 miles

Albuquerque – 203 miles

Santa Fe – 213 miles

Carlsbad Caverns National Park – 160 miles

From mountain towns and ski slopes to desert parks and historic sites, you’re positioned in the middle of it all—without giving up the quiet, uncrowded experience of staying out in the country.