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Rio Grande Gorge Bridge

US 64, 10 miles west of Taos, Taos, NM
Ranked #4 of 26 attractions in Taos
4.5 of 5 stars 159 Reviews
Type: Bridges
Activities: Walking
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Arlington. VA
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Phenomenal view....not for those afraid of extreme heights!

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Hyattsville, MD
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Sat with old friends and new friends watching the eclipse. It was terrific!

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potomac
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

The Rio Grande Gorge Bridge is worth the trip from Santa Fe. Hike along the rim and the views are spectacular. Mountains, plateaus and an amazing canyon. Wow! Caution: don't take the "high road" there, too long for too little to see.

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Gastonia, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Went early to see the hot air balloons that fly over the gorge. Unfortunatly, it was foggy and drizzling rain, so they didn't fly. They are working on the bridge now, but still enjoyed the views and took some great pictures.

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

A great view of the Rio Grande and the Gorge. The river looked really small untill you realize you are 650 ft above the bottom. The new lookout platforms on the bridge made my knee's tingle.

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Rochester, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The Rio Grande Goge is magnificent and breathtaking and the bridge is impressive. We walked to the overlooking platforms on the middle of the Bridge to experience the height and beauty of the Gorge. The strong wind that day really enhanced our experience of height.

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Columbus, Ohio
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

We go over the Gorge Bridge almost daily when living there in the summer. It's wonderful, but covered with tourists who walk out in front of the cars, etc. Right now they're doing construction on the bridge, and people are walking through the construction areas that are taped off, etc. It's a little frustrating. Still worth seeing.

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Chattanooga, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Most fantastic view of the Rio Grande Gorge. Pedestrian sidewalk on the bridge with several viewing balconies to view the gorge and take pictures

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Indianapolis
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 via mobile

I watched the annuals eclipse from the bridge and had expansive views in all directions. The dramatic gorge is cut into the flat sagebrush landscape. You can park on either side of the bridge. It would be a great spot for sunsets.

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Taos, New Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

A Taos institution! A quick drive from town and IMPRESSIVE. Great short hiking or biking from the visitor center. And as long as you're here, drive a bit further out away from town and see the Earthship community. Two unique experiences!

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