| The resort village of Ruidoso, New Mexico has an | | | | Accommodations of all types can fill up fast during |
| unusually large number of all types of restaurants, | | | | peak periods in Ruidoso. Because rooms are in |
| galleries and shops. You can easily find a wide | | | | great demand, prices rise significantly for holidays |
| selection of foods, arts and gifts. There are also | | | | and special events. One hedge against the high |
| some great lesser known businesses and services | | | | lodging prices are Ruidoso's many vacation cabins, |
| available that the casual tourist may miss. Here | | | | condos and home rentals. Private owners only in |
| are my top "Ten Best Kept Secrets About | | | | town for several weeks a year lease their |
| Ruidoso, New Mexico" to enhance your visit. We'll | | | | properties out on a nightly basis. Frequently these |
| use inverse order to build the suspense!10 Disco | | | | offer amenities hotels don't...private hot tubs, pool |
| Taco - Yes, we have the upscale Mexican | | | | tables, putting greens, ski equipment racks and |
| Restaurants. If you want a margarita and to | | | | even boot warmers. All at a cost less that a |
| mingle with fellow travelers, forget Disco Taco. If | | | | room at an upscale area hotel!4 Chester Fried |
| you want good, down to earth Mexican food | | | | Chicken - I don't do fried chicken very often but |
| without a tourist atmosphere, check it out. On | | | | when I do, Chester's blows the colonel out of the |
| highway 70 in Ruidoso Downs.9 Bad Chili - The | | | | water! Tender and flavorful, Chester's is available |
| phenomenon of the Ruidoso band Bad Chili keeps | | | | for take out from the Ruidoso Lawrence |
| steaming along! Together only six months, the | | | | Brothers IGA Grocery.3 Weasel Productions - |
| group is playing to packed houses all over town! Is | | | | Weasel Productions is a Ruidoso hallmark in video |
| it their music? Is it their style? Judge for yourself. | | | | production and photography. They feature the |
| Catch a serving of Bad Chili when you're in | | | | photographic skills of noted New Mexico |
| Ruidoso.8 Go Ruidoso - The official travel and | | | | photographer John T. Soden. John has been hailed |
| tourism website or Ruidoso, New Mexico. Chock | | | | by some as the "Ansel Adams of the mountain"! |
| full of information on local events, business and | | | | See his work in Ruidoso at the Hubbard Museum |
| the community Go Ruidoso can be a life saver | | | | of the West and Josie's Gallery and Framing. |
| when planning a vacation in Ruidoso. Check them | | | | Sample the talent at .2 The Club House - A small, |
| out at .7 Ruidoso Convention Center - Nestled in | | | | comfortable lounge tucked away behind a gas |
| the sleepy little Village of Ruidoso sits the Ruidoso | | | | station. Relax with a libation, visit with friends or |
| Convention Center. A first rate meeting facility, | | | | watch their big screen TV. This favorite "watering |
| the convention center is adjacent to the world | | | | hole" is located at the intersection of Mechem |
| class Links at Sierra Blanca Golf Course and the | | | | (Hwy 48) and White Mountains Drives.Finally, the |
| Hawthorn Suites. Home to events of all sizes and | | | | very best kept secret about Ruidoso...1 Visiting |
| types the convention center is the idea place to | | | | Ruidoso, New Mexico ... the Ruidoso blog!Plan on |
| combine business with pleasure!6 Lincoln County | | | | exploring some of these rather unique Ruidoso |
| Grill - The grill really isn't a secret, but many still | | | | attractions. You'll have a great time discovering |
| haven't tried their tasty and generous menu | | | | new favorites during your visit.Bob Huntington |
| items. Breakfast is a treat and whatever happens | | | | works in property management in Ruidoso, New |
| remember this one simple fact about the | | | | Mexico. |
| grill...Chicken Fried Steaks!5 Vacation Rentals - | | | | |