Guidebook for Cloudcroft
Sightseeing
The drive to Sunspot is beautiful. Upon arrival the views are even better.
11 locals recommend
National Solar Observatory
3001 Visitor Center RdThe drive to Sunspot is beautiful. Upon arrival the views are even better.
A mountain waterfall! It's along the drive to Sunspot, so make it a full day. Warning: it doesn't get a lot of visitors on the weekends.
7 locals recommend
Bluff Springs National Recreation Area
A mountain waterfall! It's along the drive to Sunspot, so make it a full day. Warning: it doesn't get a lot of visitors on the weekends.
Hiking in Cloudcroft is a must! This trail offers great views and some history to go with it!
15 locals recommend
Trestle Recreation Area
East Little Mexican RoadHiking in Cloudcroft is a must! This trail offers great views and some history to go with it!
Just have time for a quick hike? Osha is perfect with spectacular views of White Sands! It's a 2.5 mile loop.
15 locals recommend
Osha Trail Trailhead
200 Glorietta AveJust have time for a quick hike? Osha is perfect with spectacular views of White Sands! It's a 2.5 mile loop.
A waterfall in the high desert! High Rolls is a 15 minute drive from Cloudcroft. There is a lot of history on this trail. During hot months, plan accordingly- going early and taking plenty of water.
Bridal Veil Falls Trail Trailhead
County Road A60A waterfall in the high desert! High Rolls is a 15 minute drive from Cloudcroft. There is a lot of history on this trail. During hot months, plan accordingly- going early and taking plenty of water.
White Sands Visitor's Center
19955 US-70A must visit if you haven't before!
Ruidoso is about an hour away taking hwy 244. It offers additional mountain biking/hiking and down town shopping! There are also the horse races in the summer months. Ruidoso is always a fun, busy place to go explore for a day!
89 locals recommend
Ruidoso
Ruidoso is about an hour away taking hwy 244. It offers additional mountain biking/hiking and down town shopping! There are also the horse races in the summer months. Ruidoso is always a fun, busy place to go explore for a day!
High Rollin' Coffee
Delicious fresh baked toast of the day, Acai bowl, grain bowl, seasonal soup and baked goods alongside hot or iced drink options! Located next to Mad Jacks BBQ.
During busy times call ahead and place your order! Homemade delicious food prepared by Chef and Bridgette will always greet you with a smile! They also have a fresh deli where you can buy high quality meats to grill and freshly made salads to go with it. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
11 locals recommend
Lepree's Global Comfort Food
505 Burro AveDuring busy times call ahead and place your order! Homemade delicious food prepared by Chef and Bridgette will always greet you with a smile! They also have a fresh deli where you can buy high quality meats to grill and freshly made salads to go with it. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
A short walk across the highway and you're at a favorite hang out of ours (and everyone here)! They have the best pizza and brews along with wine and cider! Closed on Tuesdays.
48 locals recommend
Cloudcroft Brewing Company
1301 Burro AveA short walk across the highway and you're at a favorite hang out of ours (and everyone here)! They have the best pizza and brews along with wine and cider! Closed on Tuesdays.
Pizza in the great outdoors! During the summer months they cook up some yummy pizza and you get to enjoy outside! Memorial Day -Labor Day Friday through Sunday
28 locals recommend
Ski Cloudcroft
U.S. 82Pizza in the great outdoors! During the summer months they cook up some yummy pizza and you get to enjoy outside! Memorial Day -Labor Day Friday through Sunday
A fun dinner located just down the street. We enjoy breakfast here.
19 locals recommend
Big Daddy's Diner
1705 James Canyon HwyA fun dinner located just down the street. We enjoy breakfast here.
Super close cafe, just down the hill, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner!
11 locals recommend
Dusty Boots Cafe
1317 James Canyon HwySuper close cafe, just down the hill, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner!
Dave's Cafe is located right in the middle of town! They also have a coffee and ice cream bar!
20 locals recommend
Dave's Cafe
300 Burro AveDave's Cafe is located right in the middle of town! They also have a coffee and ice cream bar!
Craving a sweet treat or a specialty drink? Look no further... their cupcakes are amazing along with everything else they offer! Go early to get the best selection!
Eight the Cake, LLC
506A Burro AveCraving a sweet treat or a specialty drink? Look no further... their cupcakes are amazing along with everything else they offer! Go early to get the best selection!
KennaBelle's Kreations Bakery
308 Burro AveYummy pastries! Closed on Sundays.
Noisy Water Winery
2331 Sudderth DrSmall winery with big flavors right in the middle of downtown!
Best coffee in town, hands down! Closed Monday and Tuesday.
13 locals recommend
Black Bear Coffee Shop
200 Burro AveBest coffee in town, hands down! Closed Monday and Tuesday.
On your back from White Sands this fun brewery is a great stop!
9 locals recommend
575 Brewing Company
234 West 8th StreetOn your back from White Sands this fun brewery is a great stop!
The best pistachios and some pretty amazing wine! (free wine tastings)
12 locals recommend
McGinn's PistachioLand-World's Largest Pistachio
7320 US-54The best pistachios and some pretty amazing wine! (free wine tastings)
After hiking Bridal Veil Falls their ice cream and old fashioned fountain sodas hit the spot!
13 locals recommend
Old Apple Barn
949 US-82After hiking Bridal Veil Falls their ice cream and old fashioned fountain sodas hit the spot!
The best pie in town! Buy it by the slice or take home the whole pie! They also have breakfast burritos, coffees, and other treats!
9 locals recommend
Burro Street Bakery
505 Burro AveThe best pie in town! Buy it by the slice or take home the whole pie! They also have breakfast burritos, coffees, and other treats!
D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro
261 Panorama BoulevardThe best food in Alamogordo!
Favorite place to get my sweat on and work off vacation food!
Not just spinning classes! Check out their schedule on their website (which Airbnb doesn’t allow me to add)!
Cloudcroft Cycling