Vacationers will enjoy the playground of the Southwest - with a choice of golf courses, horseback riding, skiing at Ski Apache, hiking, fishing, and historical tours of the area. Indian ceremonies and casino gaming can be attended at the surrounding 500,000-acre Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation. The major attraction from May to September is Ruidoso Downs, home of the world's richest horse race. Casino gaming is also offered at the track.