- The list below includes 15 free or cheap things to do in or near Cloudcroft, New Mexico, including 17 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Art Gallery, History Museums and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
- From New Mexico Rails-to-Trails to Osha Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Cloudcroft and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Alamogordo and Ruidoso.
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With a collection of horse-drawn wagons and carriages, the Museum of the Horse contains many horse-related items including saddles, chaps and a horse statue. It also houses collections of art and guns as well as a photo exhibit.
26.7 Miles
Mechem Drive is a scenic road that is one of the major streets in downtown Ruidoso. It features an array of restaurants, shops, and art galleries, as well as views of the surrounding mountains.
27.0 Miles
The world's richest quarter-horse race is held at the Ruidoso Downs Race Track. The Turf Club on the second level allows guests to have their own waiter or waitress for food and refreshments, private betting windows, and an overarching view of the track.
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26301 Hwy 70 West, Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346
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The history of the American West is put on display at the Hubbard Museum of the American West. Entertainment and education is woven into the programs while the exhibits show a wide collection of artifacts, including Native American artifacts, cowboy artifacts, saddles, and wagons.
27.3 Miles
Home to the World's Richest Quarter-Horse Race, Ruidoso Downs is an ideal entertainment destination that includes more than just the ponies. Featuring a variety of on-site restaurants and bars and year-round gaming at the Billy the Kid Casino.
30.4 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.
35.9 Miles
A visit to White Sands National Monument is like being in the middle of a waterless expanse of pristine white sands. Visit the museum and spend an afternoon hiking and even sledding down the sandy dunes.
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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.