If you’re looking for day-trip inspiration, we’ve got a couple of tips. Sitting 20 miles away, Ruidoso Downs is worth hopping in the car for. Among the first stops you make here ought to be Grindstone Lake, Billy The Kid Casino and Pillow’s Funtrackers. Don’t forget about Ruidoso either! Just 25 miles away, Grindstone Lake, Casino Apache and Pillow’s Funtrackers are essential stops here.