Immerse yourself in our laid-back village vibe and transform yourself into a new person during your vacation. Whether you book a spa treatment, join a yoga class, or just kick back and enjoy the view, Ruidoso is slow travel perfected.

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Find Your Winter Serenity in Ruidoso

Escape to Ruidoso's winter serenity in the Sierra Blanca mountains. Relax with peaceful strolls on snow-covered trails, breathe in crisp air, and enjoy a magical horse-drawn sleigh ride. Rejuvenate with spa treatments that soothe the spirit, and cozy up by the fire as night falls. Surrounded by stunning scenery and local charm, Ruidoso is the ideal mountain retreat for a tranquil winter getaway.

Ruidoso Relax and Renew: A Weekend Itinerary

Immerse yourself in nature, savor the local flavors, and slow down enough to appreciate every moment. If you want to return from your Ruidoso vacation feeling like you actually unplugged while still seeing the sights, then this two-day experience is for you. Get ready to unwind.

Slow Travel in Ruidoso

Do less—experience more. Slow travel in Ruidoso isn’t only on-trend for 2023. It’s a nostalgic tribute to the generations who traveled to our mountain village to kick back in the cool pines and savor a local lifestyle. Explore Ruidoso at your own pace and on your own terms with these ideas for a slower and more meaningful relationship with Ruidoso.

5 Ways to Unwind in Ruidoso

Everyone needs a little unwinding from time to time, and if you’ve been adventuring on the mountain all day, you’ll need a calm, soothing experience. Ruidoso day spas are a fabulous way to get in some relaxation and self-care time, but you have plenty of options. Here are a few of the best places to relax in Ruidoso. Pick your pleasure.

Where to Get a Massage During Your Ruidoso Vacation

Discover the best massage studios and therapists in Ruidoso. From classical massages to specialized treatments Ruidoso offers a diverse menu of massage therapists and spa treatments to help you ease into vacation mode.

A Walk In The Woods: Ruidoso’s forests offer a natural antidote to stress.

We’re all under stress right now. The pandemic, economic uncertainty, and political upheaval have upended our lives. Want to stop the crisis burnout? Get out on a trail, step into the cool mountain forest, draw deep breaths of pine-tinged air, and soak up the vast open spaces. A walk in the woods is the perfect Ruidoso palliative for this time. Hike solo, with others, or take the dog. It’s free. It’s good for the body. Even better for the soul.

Ruidoso Cabins That Will Make You Want to Hibernate

A Ruidoso vacation cabin can be a fairy-tale escape — a place to curl up with a good book in front of the fireplace or conquer the nearby ski hills. Ready to cozy up to your own slice of cabin bliss? Here are a few visitor favorites to help get you started.

Fusion Medical Spa and Wellness

Discover an expansive menu of aesthetic medicine services at Fusion Medical Spa & Wellness that can be customized to reflect your unique cosmetic and health-related objectives in the comfort of an upscale, relaxing environment.

IN THE PRESS: A mountain vacation where you can actually relax.

“IF YOU EVER WANT to disappear for a while, there’s no better place than the hidden mountain town of Ruidoso in southern New Mexico.” — Matador Network

The Spa At The Inn of the Mountain Gods

Inspired by the heritage of the Mescalero tribe, the new The Spa at the Inn offers a wide array of signature facials, relaxing body treatments, manicures and pedicures, waxing treatments and high-end salon services.

Explore by experience, Things to do in RuidosoKerry GladdenMarch 27, 2017

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