Taos

While event calendars change year to year, Taos remains alive with music, food, art, and celebration all year long. Some annual favorites include:

• Taos Winter Wine Festival (January)
• Taos Pueblo Feast Days (Seasonal; check cultural calendars)
• Music on the Plaza (Summer evenings)
• Taos Fall Arts Festival (Autumn)

Ask our front desk for up-to-date local event listings during your stay.

From handcrafted turquoise jewelry to high-end sheepskin, Taos offers a unique shopping scene full of artisan treasures:

• Taos Plaza – The heart of town, filled with locally owned boutiques and art shops.
• John Dunn Shops – A garden-lined pedestrian walkway featuring over 20 eclectic stores.
• Taos Pueblo Shops – Purchase one-of-a-kind Native American crafts, pottery, and jewelry.
• Arroyo Seco – A charming stop on the way to Taos Ski Valley with specialty shops and local art.
• Overland Ranch – Known for leather goods, sheepskin coats, and timeless fashion.

Taos is a paradise for nature lovers and thrill-seekers alike:

• Rio Grande Gorge Bridge – Walk across one of the highest bridges in the U.S. with unforgettable canyon views.
• Carson National Forest – Explore 1.5 million acres of forest trails, alpine lakes, and the highest peak in New Mexico: Wheeler Peak.
• White Water Rafting & Kayaking – Brave the rapids with outfitters like New Mexico River Adventures.
• Mountain Biking & Hiking – Countless trails wind through the high desert and mountains.

Art runs deep through Taos, from traditional Native expressions to bold contemporary statements:

• Taos Pueblo – A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in North America.
• Millicent Rogers Museum – Southwest culture and fashion iconography.
• Harwood Museum of Art – A blend of Native American, Hispanic, and modern works.
• Taos Art Museum & Fechin House – Home and studio of Russian artist Nicolai Fechin.
• Kit Carson Home & Museum – Step inside the 1825 adobe home of the legendary frontiersman.

Winter transforms Taos into a snowy playground:

• Taos Ski Valley – Just 18 miles away, this world-class resort features over 1,200 acres of skiable terrain.
• Angel Fire Resort – Family-friendly skiing, snowboarding, and tubing.
• Red River Ski Area – Classic alpine town charm with year-round recreation.
• Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort – Affordable fun with terrain parks, disc golf, and fly-fishing clinics.

Discover some cool, hidden, and unusual activities in Taos, New Mexico, that attract thousands of tourists annually to our magical region:

• Earthship Biotecture – Tour futuristic, off-grid homes made of recycled materials.
• Turquoise Tours – Guided food, art, and historical tours around Taos and beyond.
• Taos Cow (Arroyo Seco) – Treat yourself to all-natural, locally made ice cream.