Guidebook for Bonito
Arts & Culture
Watching the horse races, concerts, and other entertainment throughout the racing season (Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend) can be exciting!
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Ruidoso Downs Race Track
26225 US-70Watching the horse races, concerts, and other entertainment throughout the racing season (Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend) can be exciting!
The "No Scum" is an area novelty. Located in the historic mining ghost town of White Oaks (12 miles from Carrizozo) you're sure to meet some locals and enjoy live music on the weekends.
No Scum Allowed Saloon
The "No Scum" is an area novelty. Located in the historic mining ghost town of White Oaks (12 miles from Carrizozo) you're sure to meet some locals and enjoy live music on the weekends.
Enjoy an upscale dinner at Wendell's Restaurant, the large buffet or the full-service casino with breath-taking views. The golf course is beautiful too!
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Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino
287 Carrizo Canyon RdEnjoy an upscale dinner at Wendell's Restaurant, the large buffet or the full-service casino with breath-taking views. The golf course is beautiful too!
You won't realize you are not in New York when you view a show at this world class theater right here Ruidoso. Not only are the shows phenomenal (there isn't a bad seat) the architecture is too!
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Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts
108 Spencer RdYou won't realize you are not in New York when you view a show at this world class theater right here Ruidoso. Not only are the shows phenomenal (there isn't a bad seat) the architecture is too!
Runnels Bonito Stables
Bonita Lake RdHorseback Riding just minutes from your cabin!
Food Scene
The Texas Club is our favorite place to have a great steak and gear up for a night of dancing! Reservations are needed during the summer season!
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Texas Club
212 Metz DrThe Texas Club is our favorite place to have a great steak and gear up for a night of dancing! Reservations are needed during the summer season!
Gourmet burgers, fajitas, and a great wine selection await you at this cute patio cafe that usually has top notch service.
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Grill Caliente
2800 Sudderth DrGourmet burgers, fajitas, and a great wine selection await you at this cute patio cafe that usually has top notch service.
Sacred Grounds recently moved into a beautiful new log cabin style building with a gorgeous patio. The coffee selection is great, they now have an expanded menu with great food and beer and wine!
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Sacred Grounds Coffee and Tea House
2704 Sudderth DrSacred Grounds recently moved into a beautiful new log cabin style building with a gorgeous patio. The coffee selection is great, they now have an expanded menu with great food and beer and wine!
If you can't live without your Starbucks Ruidoso has one for you!
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Starbucks
2722 Sudderth DrIf you can't live without your Starbucks Ruidoso has one for you!
We love this little hole in the wall spot for pizza, calzones, and salads. Bring cash they don't take cards.
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Cafe Rio Pizza
2547 Sudderth DrWe love this little hole in the wall spot for pizza, calzones, and salads. Bring cash they don't take cards.
My hubby is a burger aficionado and this is his second favorite (Grill Caliente is his first) favorite burger in Ruidoso.
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Hall Of Flame Burgers
2500 Sudderth DrMy hubby is a burger aficionado and this is his second favorite (Grill Caliente is his first) favorite burger in Ruidoso.
Personally we like our own Mexican food cooking but if we're going to eat out and have it this is our pick in Ruidoso. The food is pretty good and the salsa is hot!
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Jorge's Cafe
2064 US-70Personally we like our own Mexican food cooking but if we're going to eat out and have it this is our pick in Ruidoso. The food is pretty good and the salsa is hot!
Drinks & Nightlife
Farley's is a low key but energetic place to grab a bite (huge portions good prices) with a full service bar but also a family friendly dining room. Pool tables available too.
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Farley's Food Fun & Pub
1200 Mechem DrFarley's is a low key but energetic place to grab a bite (huge portions good prices) with a full service bar but also a family friendly dining room. Pool tables available too.
WPS is a Ruidoso landmark for cold beer and live country music every weekend. If you're looking to two-step the WPS should be on your list.
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Win Place & Show
2516 Sudderth DrWPS is a Ruidoso landmark for cold beer and live country music every weekend. If you're looking to two-step the WPS should be on your list.
Noisy Water Winery
2331 Sudderth DrGreat place to sample wines and shop!
Sightseeing
Did you know the first bear cub to represent the iconic Smokey Bear was rescued right here in Capitan, NM? Visit the historical park and museum in Capitan to learn more about our place in history!
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Smokey Bear Historical Park
118 Smokey Bear BlvdDid you know the first bear cub to represent the iconic Smokey Bear was rescued right here in Capitan, NM? Visit the historical park and museum in Capitan to learn more about our place in history!
History buffs of the old west will appreciate a visit to old Lincoln where you can check out the courthouse where Billy escaped and lots more. Cute shops, coffee, and events many weekends!
Lincoln Historic Site
5History buffs of the old west will appreciate a visit to old Lincoln where you can check out the courthouse where Billy escaped and lots more. Cute shops, coffee, and events many weekends!
Interesting views of the lava flows and an interpretive trail. Also some geocaches and letterboxes in the area. Check out the galleries and shops on 12th street in Carrizozo while in the area.
Valley of Fires Recreation Area
6158 US-380Interesting views of the lava flows and an interpretive trail. Also some geocaches and letterboxes in the area. Check out the galleries and shops on 12th street in Carrizozo while in the area.
A little over an hour from the cabin but the beautiful sparkling white sands are incredible to see. Sleds are available for sale or rent or you can bring your own for a great time sledding the dunes!
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Monumento Nacional de las Dunas de Arena Blancas
A little over an hour from the cabin but the beautiful sparkling white sands are incredible to see. Sleds are available for sale or rent or you can bring your own for a great time sledding the dunes!
Well preserved and a huge concentration of hundreds of petroglyphs in a small area. Fascinating for kinds and history buffs!
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Three Rivers Petroglyph Site
455 3 Rivers RdWell preserved and a huge concentration of hundreds of petroglyphs in a small area. Fascinating for kinds and history buffs!
The best blooms are in May but it's gorgeous all summer here. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy your surroundings. Admission is free and it's great for all ages.
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Hondo Iris Farm & Gallery
284 U.S. 70The best blooms are in May but it's gorgeous all summer here. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy your surroundings. Admission is free and it's great for all ages.
Did you know that Smokey Bear is buried in Capitan, NM near where he was found? Cool museum celebrating this iconic bear!
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Smokey Bear Museum
102 Smokey Bear BlvdDid you know that Smokey Bear is buried in Capitan, NM near where he was found? Cool museum celebrating this iconic bear!
Shopping
Closest Walmart in the area in case you find yourself needing supplies from the big box store. Try shopping local if your items are available too!
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Walmart Supercenter
26180 US-70Closest Walmart in the area in case you find yourself needing supplies from the big box store. Try shopping local if your items are available too!
Essentials
Want groceries without the hustle and bustle of town? We shop at Smokey's a full service grocery with a small town feel but with great competitive prices. On site butcher and great veggies!
Smokey's Country Market
116 Smokey Bear BlvdWant groceries without the hustle and bustle of town? We shop at Smokey's a full service grocery with a small town feel but with great competitive prices. On site butcher and great veggies!
Everything Else
If you forgot your medications or need something for an ailment we highly recommend Chris and his staff at SBRX!
Sierra Blanca Pharmacy
1206 Mechem DrIf you forgot your medications or need something for an ailment we highly recommend Chris and his staff at SBRX!