Even in a Land of Enchantment, Taos has a magical quality all of its own. This historic, artistic, rustic and refined high mountain community is a sum of its people - Native Americans who have been here for 6,000 years, Spanish farmers and traders, Anglo frontiersmen, artists who "discovered" Taos's golden light a century ago, and souls worldwide today who are drawn to its quirks and communal good nature. It's history, art, dining, shopping, museums, outdoor adventure, cozy inns and warm hotels are all a reflection of this. Taos is so diverse and relaxed it's where New Mexicans come to vacation.
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Top Things to Do
Top picks for the best activities in Taos
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Taos Pueblo
It's amazing that in our frenetic world more than 100 Taos Pueblo residents still live much as their ancestors did 1,000 years ago. When you enter...
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- Nile Expert Tip: In Taos, this is a must-see.
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San Francisco de Asis Church
On NM 68, about 4 miles south of Taos, this famous church appears as a modern adobe sculpture with no doors or windows, an image that has often...
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Artemisia
Advertising "one-of-a-kind artwear and accessories," this shop delivers, with wearable art in bold colors, all hand-woven or hand-sewn, all for...
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