Things to do in and around Cloudcroft . . .
Area Adventures
In addition to "Deck Time," board games, puzzles, and the like at home, or letting the kids build forts and play in our private woods, we recommend the "Local Food" & "Local Highlights" below, to which we often walk. And then, when you're ready to explore farther surrounds, try the following "Area Adventures." Cloudcroft is a playground for all seasons and ages. One week is not enough!
Head to High Rolls (7.6 miles away) for cherry, peach and apple picking in season. Stop nearby at the Old Apple Barn for refreshments and to recharge. Lots of family fun!
Cadwallader Mountain Farms and Orchard
13 Mountain Park RdHead to High Rolls (7.6 miles away) for cherry, peach and apple picking in season. Stop nearby at the Old Apple Barn for refreshments and to recharge. Lots of family fun!
White Sands National Monument (35.4 miles) is the world's largest deposit of gypsum crystals - a natural wonder of the world not to be missed. Dune sledding and full-moon nighttime picnics (no flashlights needed) are experiences like no place else. Many movie scenes have been filmed here. Friends will wonder where you got that amazing family photo!
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White Sands
White Sands National Monument (35.4 miles) is the world's largest deposit of gypsum crystals - a natural wonder of the world not to be missed. Dune sledding and full-moon nighttime picnics (no flashlights needed) are experiences like no place else. Many movie scenes have been filmed here. Friends will wonder where you got that amazing family photo!
Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino (45 miles) is home to the world's richest quarter horse race. In addition, there's lots to see, do and explore in the mountain town of Ruidoso (46 miles).
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Ruidoso Downs
Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino (45 miles) is home to the world's richest quarter horse race. In addition, there's lots to see, do and explore in the mountain town of Ruidoso (46 miles).
In addition to all the amenities of a premier resort and casino, Inn of the Mountain Gods (40 miles) features one of the most beautiful golf courses you'll ever play. It's 1 of over 4 delightful area courses, ranging from the mountains to the desert, with breathtaking drives in between.
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Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino
287 Carrizo Canyon RdIn addition to all the amenities of a premier resort and casino, Inn of the Mountain Gods (40 miles) features one of the most beautiful golf courses you'll ever play. It's 1 of over 4 delightful area courses, ranging from the mountains to the desert, with breathtaking drives in between.
Desert Lakes Golf Course (24 miles) in Alamogordo is a delightful compliment to the mountainous links in Cloudcroft and Ruidoso.
Desert Lakes Golf Course
2351 Hamilton RdDesert Lakes Golf Course (24 miles) in Alamogordo is a delightful compliment to the mountainous links in Cloudcroft and Ruidoso.
Whether or not you're a train enthusiast, the whole family will enjoy the Toy Train Depot (18.8 miles) in Alamogordo, where you'll learn about the history and importance of locomotion and associated electronics. And kids will love the train ride through Alameda Park.
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Toy Train Depot
1991 N White Sands BlvdWhether or not you're a train enthusiast, the whole family will enjoy the Toy Train Depot (18.8 miles) in Alamogordo, where you'll learn about the history and importance of locomotion and associated electronics. And kids will love the train ride through Alameda Park.
The New Mexico Museum of Space History (19 miles) in Alamogordo will delight all ages with humanity's fascinating space explorations. In addition to its regular and special exhibits, don't miss whatever is showing at the New Horizon Dome Theater & Planetarium, which features the world’s first Spitz Scidome 4k Laser full-dome planetarium projection system (try saying that 3 times fast!).
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The Museum of Space History
3198 State Route 2001The New Mexico Museum of Space History (19 miles) in Alamogordo will delight all ages with humanity's fascinating space explorations. In addition to its regular and special exhibits, don't miss whatever is showing at the New Horizon Dome Theater & Planetarium, which features the world’s first Spitz Scidome 4k Laser full-dome planetarium projection system (try saying that 3 times fast!).
Local Food
Our go-to places when we're not cooking ourselves . . .
Sandwiches, soups & salads are always good!
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Lepree's Global Comfort Food
505 Burro AveSandwiches, soups & salads are always good!
The best BBQ...until they sell out! Get in line early. Confirm which days they're open (Thu-Sun). Satellite location from Lockhart, TX!
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Mad Jack's Mountaintop Barbecue
105 James Canyon HwyThe best BBQ...until they sell out! Get in line early. Confirm which days they're open (Thu-Sun). Satellite location from Lockhart, TX!
Great brew, pizza, salad and atmosphere! We love this indoor/outdoor venue and its live music.
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Cloudcroft Brewing Company
1301 Burro AveGreat brew, pizza, salad and atmosphere! We love this indoor/outdoor venue and its live music.
The best homemade pies and pastries! Ice cream too!
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Burro Street Bakery
505 Burro AveThe best homemade pies and pastries! Ice cream too!
Great green chili cheeseburgers and other comfort food. And another ice cream spot.
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Dave's Cafe
300 Burro AveGreat green chili cheeseburgers and other comfort food. And another ice cream spot.
Good breakfast and southern cooking for the rest of the day - great fried chicken & green beans!
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Big Daddy's Diner
1705 James Canyon HwyGood breakfast and southern cooking for the rest of the day - great fried chicken & green beans!
For special occasions, when the weather's good...try drinks & dining on the front porch with a superb vista of White Sands, especially at sunset, or on the peaceful back deck & lawn...and when it's cool outside, enjoy the same in the toasty dining rooms! We've made many family memories here! Enchanting to dine while watching a holiday snowfall...
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The Lodge
601 Corona PlFor special occasions, when the weather's good...try drinks & dining on the front porch with a superb vista of White Sands, especially at sunset, or on the peaceful back deck & lawn...and when it's cool outside, enjoy the same in the toasty dining rooms! We've made many family memories here! Enchanting to dine while watching a holiday snowfall...
If you're a "coffee snob" like we are, this is the spot for you. Just walk in, breath deeply, and you'll know you're at the right place.
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Black Bear Coffee Shop
200 Burro AveIf you're a "coffee snob" like we are, this is the spot for you. Just walk in, breath deeply, and you'll know you're at the right place.
Local Highlights
It's the oldest "highest elevation golf course in North America" - 9000 feet, since 1899! 9 holes played twice. Majestic scenery, including elk and deer amidst the native forest. Don't miss it!
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The Lodge Golf Course
601 Corona PlIt's the oldest "highest elevation golf course in North America" - 9000 feet, since 1899! 9 holes played twice. Majestic scenery, including elk and deer amidst the native forest. Don't miss it!
Surrounding Cloudcroft is the Lincoln National Forest (over 1.1 million acres in all), which offers an abundance of well-maintained hiking trails for all skill levels, mountain biking trails, campgrounds (some even year-round), and snow sledding, tubing, and cross-country skiing trails. Explore in all seasons! We particularly like the Trestle Trail (0.9 miles away), Osha Trail (1.0), & Bluff Springs (13.7). Fun fact: the Lincoln National Forest is where the real "Smokey Bear" cub was rescued from a 1950 fire. His legacy endures today as the symbol of fire safety for the U.S. Forest Service.
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Bosque Nacional de Lincoln
3463 Las Palomas RdSurrounding Cloudcroft is the Lincoln National Forest (over 1.1 million acres in all), which offers an abundance of well-maintained hiking trails for all skill levels, mountain biking trails, campgrounds (some even year-round), and snow sledding, tubing, and cross-country skiing trails. Explore in all seasons! We particularly like the Trestle Trail (0.9 miles away), Osha Trail (1.0), & Bluff Springs (13.7). Fun fact: the Lincoln National Forest is where the real "Smokey Bear" cub was rescued from a 1950 fire. His legacy endures today as the symbol of fire safety for the U.S. Forest Service.
Burro Avenue
Burro AvenueLots of shops to explore along Burro Avenue . . .
Sit on the boardwalk of the Burro Street Exchange, sip slowly yet often, and people watch . . . . Best show in town!
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Noisy Water Winery
2331 Sudderth DrSit on the boardwalk of the Burro Street Exchange, sip slowly yet often, and people watch . . . . Best show in town!