Taos Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in and county sear of Taos County, New Mexico, United States
About Taos
The Town of Taos is one of several places with "Taos" (pronounced "touse", rhymes with "house" or "mouse") in their name, all part of the region and contributors to its attractiveness but differing in just what the attractions are.Ranchos de Taosis a small village south of Taos proper that is notable for a spectacularly scenic and much-photographed church.Taos Pueblois just north of town, and is an ancient American Indian community (andUNESCO World Heritage Site) in a particularly beautiful setting.Taos Ski Valley, also known as Twining, is about 20 miles (32 km) north of town in theSangre de Cristo Mountains. Finally, theTaos Boxis a section of the nearby Rio Grande known for its superb whitewater. Before setting out for an attraction, know exactly which Taos you're visiting; there are a
Top Attractions in Taos
Explore the best things to see and do in Taos:
- ★Church of San Francisco de Asis
- ★Cottam's Rio Grande Rafting
- ★E.L. Blumenschein Home & Museum
- ★Far Flung Adventures
- ★Fiestas de Taos
- ★Governor Bent Home
- ★Hacienda de los Martinez
- ★Harwood Museum of Art
Where to Eat in Taos
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Aji Restaurant
- 🍴Alley Cantina
- 🍴Antonio's
- 🍴Bent St. Cafe & Deli
- 🍴Doc Martin's
- 🍴El Taoseño Cafe and Lounge
Where to Stay in Taos
- 🏨Abominable Snowmansion
- 🏨Alpine Village Suites
- 🏨Don Fernando de Taos Hotel
- 🏨El Monte Sagrado
- 🏨El Pueblo Lodge
- 🏨Hotel La Fonda
Taos Travel Guide Sections
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