Best Places to Visit Near Ruidoso
Visit some of the best attractions in the vicinity of Ruidoso with hundreds to choose from to make your perfect day out or weekend break away. Browse the below list featuring some of the best destinations (such as Alamogordo, Lincoln National Forest, Cloudcroft) or select map view to search geographically.
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Cities and Localities Near Ruidoso
Where to go for a weekend trip near Ruidoso? A list of surrounding cities, towns and villages nearby or close to the suburbs of Ruidoso within a 50 mile radius.
34 milesSW
AlamogordoCity

35 milesS
Lincoln National ForestNational park

26 milesS
CloudcroftVillage

24 milesNW
CarrizozoTown

14 milesNE
Fort Stanton–Snowy River Cave National Conservation AreaNational park

TOP Attractions
Best Day Trips from Ruidoso
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Attractions Best Day Trips from Ruidoso

Alamogordo, United States

Alamogordo, United States
Diverse wildlife center opened in 1898

Lincoln National Forest, United States

Lincoln National Forest, United States

Alamogordo, United States

Lincoln National Forest, United States

Alamogordo, United States

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Cloudcroft, United States

Lincoln National Forest, United States

Fort Stanton–Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area, United States

Alamogordo, United States

Alamogordo, United States

Lincoln National Forest, United States

Alamogordo, United States

Lincoln National Forest, United States

Cloudcroft, United States

Cloudcroft, United States

Lincoln National Forest, United States

Lincoln National Forest, United States

Lincoln National Forest, United States

Lincoln National Forest, United States

Lincoln National Forest, United States

Lincoln National Forest, United States

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Rare white gypsum sand dunes and trails

Lincoln National Forest, United States

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Lincoln National Forest, United States

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Carrizozo, United States

Lincoln National Forest, United States