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Taos vs Ruidoso

Two great golf trip destinations — but which one is right for your crew? Here's a head-to-head comparison using real data from our database.

Taos, NMVSRuidoso, NM
2Courses3
0Bucket-list courses0
$93Avg green fee$76
$200/nightLodging from$200/night
4Restaurants4
3Bars3
2Late-night bars2
3Activities3
Summer, FallBest seasonSummer, Fall
SAF (90 min)Nearest airportELP (130 min)
The verdict

Choose Your Trip

Choose Taos if you want or you're drawn to Southwest golf.

Choose Ruidoso if you want lower green fees, more course variety, or you prefer Southwest golf.

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