Travis Cabin Guidebook
Activity
Fun place to ski! "The alpine peak of Sierra Blanca soars to over 12,000 feet. The elevation at the Gazebo The Top is 11,500 feet. Positioned geographically to have the best skiing weather in North America. Average annual snowfall over 15 feet!. 55 runs and trails 20% Expert, 60% Intermediate, 20% Beginner. 11 lifts including New Mexicos only passenger Gondola to the top the Gazebo. Enhanced snow-making all the way to the top. Free lift ticket with beginner group lessons. All day ski instruction programs. The vertical drop is 1,900 feet. There are over 750 skiable acres."
162 locals recommend
Ski Apache
1286 Ski Run RoadFun place to ski! "The alpine peak of Sierra Blanca soars to over 12,000 feet. The elevation at the Gazebo The Top is 11,500 feet. Positioned geographically to have the best skiing weather in North America. Average annual snowfall over 15 feet!. 55 runs and trails 20% Expert, 60% Intermediate, 20% Beginner. 11 lifts including New Mexicos only passenger Gondola to the top the Gazebo. Enhanced snow-making all the way to the top. Free lift ticket with beginner group lessons. All day ski instruction programs. The vertical drop is 1,900 feet. There are over 750 skiable acres."
Home of the World’s Richest Quarter Horse Race
Located in the scenic Sacramento Mountains of southern New Mexico and home to the World’s Richest Quarter Horse Race, the All American Futurity, Ruidoso Downs Racetrack is a place where generations of families have come to spend summers in the cool pines. It is a place where many who roamed the grandstands as kids now bring their children and grandchildren back to visit. It’s a place where legends are made — equine and human.
28 locals recommend
Ruidoso Downs
Home of the World’s Richest Quarter Horse Race
Located in the scenic Sacramento Mountains of southern New Mexico and home to the World’s Richest Quarter Horse Race, the All American Futurity, Ruidoso Downs Racetrack is a place where generations of families have come to spend summers in the cool pines. It is a place where many who roamed the grandstands as kids now bring their children and grandchildren back to visit. It’s a place where legends are made — equine and human.
Fun museum for young and young at heart!
Smokey Bear Historical Park & Visitor’s Center
In 1979, Smokey Bear Historical Park was established to honor Capitan's Smokey Bear. At the Visitor's Center, guests find fascinating exhibits about forest health and wildfires, the science of fire ecology, and a historical look at forest fire prevention. The theater features a short film about how forest health and fire impacts our lives today. On the grounds of the park is Smokey Bear's final resting place. There is also a playground, picnic area, and historic train depot.
The Smokey Bear Historical Park is located on highway 380 (better known as 118 W. Smokey Bear Blvd.), in the heart of Capitan. It is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
15 locals recommend
Smokey Bear Museum
102 Smokey Bear BlvdFun museum for young and young at heart!
Smokey Bear Historical Park & Visitor’s Center
In 1979, Smokey Bear Historical Park was established to honor Capitan's Smokey Bear. At the Visitor's Center, guests find fascinating exhibits about forest health and wildfires, the science of fire ecology, and a historical look at forest fire prevention. The theater features a short film about how forest health and fire impacts our lives today. On the grounds of the park is Smokey Bear's final resting place. There is also a playground, picnic area, and historic train depot.
The Smokey Bear Historical Park is located on highway 380 (better known as 118 W. Smokey Bear Blvd.), in the heart of Capitan. It is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Features a new mountain roller coaster, Snow tubing and baseball!
Winter Park Rd, Alto, NM 88312, USA
Features a new mountain roller coaster, Snow tubing and baseball!
Resort
If you like gambling, this casino is for you. They also have fun outdoor activities.
The Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino. Located on the Mescalero Apache reservation in beautiful Mescalero, our resort blends the charm and comforts of an upscale golf and spa resort with the thrill of the top casinos in New Mexico.
From the expansive wildlife of the Mescalero Apache reservation, guests of our New Mexico casino resort are invited to enjoy and indulge in many on-site amenities and services during their visit, including our Top 50 rated golf course, award-winning dining, luxury spa services, and exciting casino gaming in our premier Mescalero casino. Additional great amenities include outdoor activities from zip-line rides, boating, biking and horseback riding to concerts headlined by national and regional acts as well as weekly stand-up comedy featuring national acts.
178 locals recommend
Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino
287 Carrizo Canyon RdIf you like gambling, this casino is for you. They also have fun outdoor activities.
The Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino. Located on the Mescalero Apache reservation in beautiful Mescalero, our resort blends the charm and comforts of an upscale golf and spa resort with the thrill of the top casinos in New Mexico.
From the expansive wildlife of the Mescalero Apache reservation, guests of our New Mexico casino resort are invited to enjoy and indulge in many on-site amenities and services during their visit, including our Top 50 rated golf course, award-winning dining, luxury spa services, and exciting casino gaming in our premier Mescalero casino. Additional great amenities include outdoor activities from zip-line rides, boating, biking and horseback riding to concerts headlined by national and regional acts as well as weekly stand-up comedy featuring national acts.
Neighborhoods
Downtown Ruidoso has many shops and things to see and do. One of my favorite places to eat pizza, Cafe Rio, is on the main road and always busy so call ahead (575)257-7746!
Shopping, dinning! Ruidoso is a village in New Mexico, set in the Sierra Blanca mountain range. The nearby Ski Apache resort offers runs of varying difficulty and a terrain park. To the southwest, Lincoln National Forest has trails and waterfalls. Ruidoso Downs Race Track features summer horse races. Northeast of the village, Lincoln Historic Site has 19th-century adobe and stone buildings, including a store and church, plus a museum.
89 locals recommend
Ruidoso
Shopping, dinning! Ruidoso is a village in New Mexico, set in the Sierra Blanca mountain range. The nearby Ski Apache resort offers runs of varying difficulty and a terrain park. To the southwest, Lincoln National Forest has trails and waterfalls. Ruidoso Downs Race Track features summer horse races. Northeast of the village, Lincoln Historic Site has 19th-century adobe and stone buildings, including a store and church, plus a museum.
Traveler advice
Book before you go
Cabins and hotels
It is important to book your stay before you go! places are often sold out.
What to pack
Winter
It will get cold. Dress appropriately.
Customs and culture
Car type
A 4x4 is recommended for all who stay at Bottle House Cabins.