Taos is an historic art colony located in Northern New Mexico. The area was inhabited for more than 1,000 years and is the site of Taos Indian Pueblo. Taos is most famous today for being a world-class year-round alpine resort and recreation area. If you're not much of an adventure-seeker, check out the many attractions and great shopping. Best Western Taos New Mexico.
Things to do in Taos
Big River Raft Trips
Why not try some white water rafting when visiting this picturesque area? Call 505-758-9711 for more information.
Country Club Golf Course
Featuring spectacular desert scenery dotted with silver-green sagebrush and challenging arroyos, Taos Country Club offers one of the most dramatic and exciting golf games you'll ever experience.
Governor Bent House and Museum
Located one block north of Plaza this museum houses frontier artifacts and family furnishings of the first territorial governor. Call 505-758-2376 for more information.
Kit Carson Home/Museum
This adobe home of the famed frontiersman offers a look at the pioneer furnishings used during his time. Kit Carson exhibits, Taos history and mountain man period are all highlighted here. Call 505-758-4741 for more information.
Kit Carson Park
The site of the graves of Kit Carson and Mabel Dodge Luhan can be found here. Picnicking, playground, tennis courts and ice-skating are all available. Call 505-758-8234 for more information.
Martinez Hacienda
This restored Spanish Colonial hacienda was built around 1800 features Hispanic culture demonstrations. Call 505-758-1000 for more information.
Native Sons Adventures
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
This impressive bridge, west of the Taos Airport, spans the Southwest's greatest river. At 650 feet above the canyon floor, it's one of America's highest bridges.U.S. Hwy. 64, 10 miles west of Taos
Taos Historic Plaza
Surrounded by specialty shops of all types and distinctive eating places - now for your leisure and pleasure.
Taos Mountain Casino
It is located on the very historic Taos Pueblo lands. Players enjoy a smoke-free casino with incredible window views of the Taos Mountain, you will find more than 130 slot machines, blackjack and roulette for your entertainment. Call 505-737-0777 for more information.
Taos Pueblo
The community of 1,500-about 2 ½ miles north of the Plaza forms a world of its own. The northernmost of New Mexico's 19 pueblos, it has been the home of the Tiwa tribes for more than 900 years. The Taos Pueblo is the oldest continuously and presently occupied pueblo in the United States. Call 505-758-8626 for more information.
Taos Ski Slopes & Recreation Valley
Explore the Carson National Forest on snowshoes, on foot or on cross-country skis. Join the kids for an afternoon of tubing, snowblading, ice skating or snow-mobiling. The Magic remains when the snow melts: Hike, bike, horseback ride or llama trek through alpine forests accented with summer wild flowers. Call 505-776-2291 for more information.
W.L. Blumenschein Home/Museum
This adobe home of the Taos Society of Artists is filled with art and family furnishings. Open to the public. Call 505-758-0505 for more information.