Check out Beautiful Ruidoso on Your Next Southwest Trip |
Posted: May 4, 2019 |
Set in the southwestern tops of the Rocky Mountains nearly 12,000 feet above sea level is Ruidoso, New Mexico, an unknown jewel of town just waiting to be discovered for its beauty and great outdoor activities. The town of Ruidoso sits in the shadow of Sierra Blanca, known as White Peak for its deep snows that linger into summer. On the mountain is the ski resort Ski Apache. The ski resort and peak are located on the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation. If hiking, mountain biking, and of course skiing are your things, after visiting this southwestern paradise you may just look for homes for sale in Ruidoso, N.M. Things to Do in RuidosoOn your first visit to Ruidoso, embrace your inner deity and book a room at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino. Nestled around picturesque mountain scenery, enjoy relaxation and the clear air. The resort features gambling and entertainment when you want to pick up the pace, as well as several restaurants and a spa. Depending on the time of year you visit, Ski Apache offers mountain bike rentals in the summer months. You ride the ski lifts to a range of biking trails from beginner to highly skilled trails with lots of steep twists and turns. There are also miles of hiking trails to explore, the trailheads reachable by ski lift. Ski Apache also offers gondola rides that give spectacular views, and zipline rides with equally spectacular views if you’re a daredevil at heart. The Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts is a world-class theater seating 500 that features touring Broadway musicals, as well as musical and dance performances. Performances are scheduled for the winter and summer tourist seasons. This region of New Mexico is also rich in history. One favorite destination is the town of Old Lincoln, which calls itself the best-preserved town in the Old West. Fort Stanton is another favorite spot for history buffs. At Old Lincoln, a local living historian gives guided tours explaining how the first indigenous people lived in the area through the pioneering settlements, and into our day. The Hondo Iris Farm and Gallery offer beautiful walk-through gardens with hundreds of blooming bearded irises. Take a stroll through the grounds which has a botanical garden, hummingbird porch, and gold fish ponds. The Gallery is part of the renovated Old Shepherd’s House of adobe bricks dating to the mid-1800s, and features the works of local and national artisans and artists. With so much natural mountain beauty, and so many fun things to you, after a few days in this sleepy town you may just start looking for homes for sale in Ruidoso, NM.
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