- TripBuzz discovered 22 different types of activities for couples in the Ruidoso Downs area, including Race Tracks (like Ruidoso Downs Race Track), Hiking Trails (like New Mexico Rails-to-Trails), Parks (like Smokey Bear Historical Park) and Recreation Centers (like Valley of Fires Recreation Area), and much more.
- We discovered a total of 16 date ideas in or near Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, including 15 fun or romantic activities in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ruidoso and Capitan.
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Located at the popular horse racing mecca, Ruidoso Downs, the Billy the Kid Casino provides visitors with gaming action and plentiful food and beverage options. The casino features a wide-variety of slot, video poker, and video blackjack machines.
5.7 Miles
Whether you are a local or a traveler passing through, Casino Apache is the perfect place to stop and grab a bite to eat and have some gaming fun. The casino features abundant slots and video poker games, plus a variety of table games.
6.1 Miles
Located in a forested area with several scenic overlooks, Bonito Stables provides daily trail rides from 9am to 5pm for one hour trips. Children of all ages are welcome to learn how to ride on these gentle and easy paths.
11.6 Miles
Featuring dozens of groomed trails, Ski Apache is an ideal destination for family friendly skiing. Visitors to this breathtaking resort can ski, snowboard, and even go tubing while lessons are available for beginners.
12.9 Miles
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108 Spencer Road, Ruidoso, NM 88312
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The 514-seat, Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts maintains a busy performance schedule for fans of all entertainment types. With a breath-taking mountain backdrop, this architectural beauty features a Crystal Lobby, full-bar and food service before shows and superior acoustics.
15.1 Miles
The Visitors Center at the Smokey Bear Historical Park features exhibits about forest health, forest fires, and fire ecology. Outdoor exhibits display six of the vegetative life zones in New Mexico, and there are also picnic areas and a playground.
25.4 Miles
Open throughout the year, the Rim Trail is just over 31 miles in total length. Multiple smaller routes are accessible at the trailhead for shorter trips, and the entire trail network is available for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking.
26.8 Miles
The Trestle Recreation Area features six hiking trails of moderate difficulty. These trails range from a quarter mile to eight miles long and average an elevation of 8,000 feet. Available activities include picnicking, hiking, and biking.
26.8 Miles
Owned by a local pastel artist, visitors at Cloudcroft Gallery can enjoy the work of the regional artists displayed here. These pieces of art are made from wood, art, glass, ceramics, and other mediums.
26.9 Miles
In business for over 30 years, Coudcroft's Ski Palace is a downhill skiing outfitter located at the Cloud Mountain Inn. The facility offers equipment sales and rentals for skiing and snowboarding.