HORSE RACING

Located in the scenic Sacramento Mountains of southern New Mexico and home to the World’s Richest Quarter Horse Race, the All American Futurity, Ruidoso Downs Racetrack is a place where generations of families have come to spend summers in the cool pines. It is a place where many who roamed the grandstands as kids now bring their children and grandchildren back to visit. It’s a place where legends are made — equine and human.

SUMMER TUBING & ZIPLINING

Screaming Eagle introduces the only summer tubing hill in Southern New Mexico! Join Screaming Eagle for a day of fun on a state-of-the-art tubing hill that expands the Ruidoso Winter Park experience into a summer tubing adventure and fun for the whole family.

Riders can take advantage of magic carpet lifts before enjoying a thrilling tube ride down the hill.

While you are there, take a ride on the popular family zipline! At 30 feet tall and 300 feet long, the Screaming Eagle zipline is the perfect size for anyone whether you’re four or eighty-four.

HISTORY & CULTURE

Ruidoso offers history buffs a region rich in Native American cultures, famous forts, museums, and time-honored traditions along with legendary characters and cowboy folklore.

Discover the top historical and cultural sights in and around Ruidoso, NM.

ART & WINE FESTIVAL

Art lovers from around the southwest make an annual trip to Ruidoso for this juried fine arts show that features over 100 of the nation’s most talented artists showcasing a broad spectrum of mediums, showcasing collectible art and jewelry.