Ponderosa Heights, NM
Ruidoso
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Popular places to visit
Grindstone Lake
Explore the great outdoors at Grindstone Lake and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Ruidoso. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its casinos.
Ruidoso Winter Park
Bring your family to Ruidoso Winter Park and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Ruidoso. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area, or enjoy its ski slopes.
The Links at Sierra Blanca
Enjoy a round of golf in Ruidoso at The Links at Sierra Blanca. Discover the mountain views and casinos in this relaxing area.
Wingfield Park
After visiting Wingfield Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ruidoso. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area, or enjoy its ski slopes.
Ruidoso Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at Ruidoso Convention Center during your trip to Ruidoso. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area, or enjoy its ski slopes.
Pillow's Funtrackers
Take the family on an outing to Pillow's Funtrackers during your trip to Ruidoso. Discover the mountain views and casinos in this relaxing area.
Ponderosa Heights Hotel Deals
MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
Room was clean and comfortable. Nice happy hour and the free breakfast was better than most other hotels I’ve stayed at. Staff was super friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 10 January 2026
Ruidoso Mountain Inn
Staff were very friendly and attentive, room was very clean and updated - even our pet room. Outdoor hot tub was a nice bonus. Full hot and cold breakfast. Lobby and breakfast area had a warm and inviting feel. Would definitely stay again when in the area.
Reviewed on 11 January 2026
Best Western Pine Springs Inn
When we arrived, the fire detector battery was beeping and needed to be replaced. Staff replaced it immediately and were very kind! Cozy and comfortable bed. Loved the property.
Reviewed on 9 January 2026
Simple Rewards Inn
Noise of AC was too loud. Breakfast so simple. Room good
Reviewed on 12 January 2026
Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins
The cabin was amazing!! I highly recommend if you and hubby want to get away! Very clean and they are very friendly!! I Loved my trip and would book with them in the future.
Reviewed on 6 January 2026
Crown Point Resort
Room was clean.
Reviewed on 6 January 2026
Other neighborhoods around Ponderosa Heights
Downtown
When in Downtown, you can plan a visit to Grindstone Lake and The Links at Sierra Blanca, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Alpine Cellars Village
While Alpine Cellars Village might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ruidoso Winter Park and The Links at Sierra Blanca.
Hollywood
While Hollywood isn't home to many top sights, Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Pillow's Funtrackers are some notable places to visit nearby.
Ponderosa Heights, NM
- Ski Apache
- Ruidoso Winter Park
- Grindstone Lake
- Ruidoso Winter Park
- Casino Apache
- The Links at Sierra Blanca
- Ruidoso Downs Racetrack
- Wingfield Park
- Three Rivers Petroglyph Site
- Billy The Kid Casino
- Pillow's Funtrackers
- Smokey Bear Historical Park
- Free Spirits at Noisy Water
- Cree Medows Public Golf Course
- Bonito Lake
- Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts
- Billy the Kid Scenic Byways Visitors Center
- Lotza Stuff
- Hubbard Museum of the American West
- Smokey Bear Museum and Gift Shop
- Museum of the Horse
