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High Road to Taos
High Road to Taos
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Ranked #1 of 26 Attractions in Taos
4.5 of 5 stars 79 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic Drives
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
Millicent Rogers Museum
Millicent Rogers Museum
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Ranked #2 of 26 Attractions in Taos
4.5 of 5 stars 66 reviews
Owner description: This impressive museum has more than a dozen galleries with some 5000 pieces of Native American and Hispanic art, including... more » Owner description: This impressive museum has more than a dozen galleries with some 5000 pieces of Native American and Hispanic art, including furniture, weaving, paintings, pottery and a celebrated collection of Native American jewelry. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Speciality Museums
Distance  1.8 miles from city centre
Enchanted Circle Drive
Enchanted Circle Drive
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Ranked #3 of 26 Attractions in Taos
4.5 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Scenic drive that circles through the Carson National Forest, north and east of Taos.
Attraction type  Scenic Drives
Distance  22.0 miles from city centre
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
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Ranked #4 of 26 Attractions in Taos
4.5 of 5 stars 159 reviews
Attraction type  Bridges
Distance  9.3 miles from city centre
Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area
Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area
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Ranked #5 of 26 Attractions in Taos
5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Owner description: Located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountain range, this wilderness area includes Wheeler Peak, which is the highest point in New... more » Owner description: Located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountain range, this wilderness area includes Wheeler Peak, which is the highest point in New Mexico at 13,161 feet in height. « less
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  12.7 miles from city centre
Blumenschein Home & Museum
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Ranked #6 of 26 Attractions in Taos
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Owner description: Dedicated to the two painters who ended up in Taos in the late 1880s due to a broken wagon wheel and stayed to form the Taos... more » Owner description: Dedicated to the two painters who ended up in Taos in the late 1880s due to a broken wagon wheel and stayed to form the Taos Society of Artists. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  1.5 miles from city centre
Taos Pueblo
Taos Pueblo
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Ranked #7 of 26 Attractions in Taos
4 of 5 stars 224 reviews
Owner description: Taos Pueblo is the only living Native American community designated both a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and a National... more » Owner description: Taos Pueblo is the only living Native American community designated both a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and a National Historic Landmark. The multi-storied adobe buildings have been continuously inhabited for over 1000 years. We welcome you to visit our village when you travel to northern New Mexico.Taos Pueblo Hours: Monday - Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm and Sunday 8:30am-4:00pm.Guided Tours available daily starting at 9:00 am.Pueblo Shops open daily.Taos Pueblo is expected to be open for the winter season. Any closures would be due to unexpected events within the community and will be posted on our official website. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Ancient Ruins; Reservations; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Neighbourhoods
Distance  1.7 miles from city centre
Harwood Museum of Art
Harwood Museum of Art
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Ranked #8 of 26 Attractions in Taos
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Owner description: Formed in 1923 by Lucy Harwood and several members of the Taos Society of Artists, the Harwood Museum of Art is the second... more » Owner description: Formed in 1923 by Lucy Harwood and several members of the Taos Society of Artists, the Harwood Museum of Art is the second oldest museum in New Mexico. The museum has been affiliated with the University of New Mexico since 1935, and it now boasts the internationally acclaimed Agnes Martin Gallery, galleries exhibiting highlights from the museum's collection of work by the Taos Society of Artists, Taos Moderns, Hispanic Traditions, and contemporary artists working in Taos, and changing exhibitions fulfilling the Harwood's vision to "Bring Taos Arts to the World and World Arts to Taos." « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.5 miles from city centre
La Hacienda del los Martinez
La Hacienda del los Martinez
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Ranked #9 of 26 Attractions in Taos
4 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  2.4 miles from city centre
Fechin Institute
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Ranked #10 of 26 Attractions in Taos
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites; Historic Sites
Distance  1.2 miles from city centre
Taos Art Museum
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Ranked #11 of 26 Attractions in Taos
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Owner description: Taos's newest museum, opened in 1994, has a collection of works by early members of the Taos Society of Artists never seen... more » Owner description: Taos's newest museum, opened in 1994, has a collection of works by early members of the Taos Society of Artists never seen before by the public. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Shops
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
Taos Plaza
Taos Plaza
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Ranked #12 of 26 Attractions in Taos
3.5 of 5 stars 72 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.3 miles from city centre
Taos Spa and Tennis Club
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Ranked #13 of 26 Attractions in Taos
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Health Clubs
Distance  4.3 miles from city centre
Kit Carson Park
Kit Carson Park
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Ranked #14 of 26 Attractions in Taos
4 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Historical tombstones pay tribute to Western pioneers.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; State Parks
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Kit Carson Home &Museum
Kit Carson Home &Museum
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Ranked #15 of 26 Attractions in Taos
3.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Owner description: Purchased by famed cowboy Kit Carson for his bride in 1843, this 3-room adobe home displays artifacts, antique firearms and... more » Owner description: Purchased by famed cowboy Kit Carson for his bride in 1843, this 3-room adobe home displays artifacts, antique firearms and other pioneer belongings, Kit Carson memorabilia and an exhaustive supply of books about New Mexico. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
All is Well LC
All is Well LC
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Ranked #16 of 26 Attractions in Taos
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: When you need answers, give All is Well LC a call at 1-888-667-0001 (toll free). This is our ninth year helping folks in... more » Owner description: When you need answers, give All is Well LC a call at 1-888-667-0001 (toll free). This is our ninth year helping folks in Taos, New Mexico. Enjoy your intuitive clairvoyant reading, in our cozy adobe office in the Historic Couse House, near the central Plaza. Open 9 am to 9 pm, by appointment. Take home new perspectives on your life, love, career, health, spiritual path, etc. Experience the transformational energy for which Taos is famous. « less
Attraction type  Other
Mountain Skills Rock Guides, LLC
Mountain Skills Rock Guides, LLC
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Ranked #17 of 26 Attractions in Taos
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Mountain Skills Rock Climbing Guides offers guided rock climbing trips to the best climbing destinations in Northern New... more » Owner description: Mountain Skills Rock Climbing Guides offers guided rock climbing trips to the best climbing destinations in Northern New Mexico, and Las Vegas, NV. Whether you are a first time beginner or a seasoned veteran, come visit one of these pristine locations with us. You will be led by our professional, friendly, and experienced staff through an enjoyable adventure where you can relax and climb with confidence. Our staff has experience working with one on one privates, families, scout groups, church groups, corporate team building, and school groups of all sizes. « less
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Racecourse
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Ranked #18 of 26 Attractions in Taos
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Extending five miles and rated Class III, this is one of the most popular whitewater segments on the Rio Grande.
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  18.5 miles from city centre
Governor Bent House and Museum
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Ranked #19 of 26 Attractions in Taos
3 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Owner description: Home of the first territorial governor of New Mexico, which features adobe architecture, 19th-century frontier artifacts and... more » Owner description: Home of the first territorial governor of New Mexico, which features adobe architecture, 19th-century frontier artifacts and family furnishings. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.3 miles from city centre
Taos Indian Horse Ranch
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Ranked #20 of 26 Attractions in Taos
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Located two miles from Taos, this ranch offers sleigh rides with storytelling.
Attraction type  Ranches
Distance  2.6 miles from city centre
The KTAOS Solar Center
The KTAOS Solar Center
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Ranked #21 of 26 Attractions in Taos
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
D.H. Lawrence Ranch
D.H. Lawrence Ranch
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Ranked #22 of 26 Attractions in Taos
2.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Owner description: A memorial chapel for the famous 20th-century author D.H. Lawrence is located on the ranch where he lived on and off in the... more » Owner description: A memorial chapel for the famous 20th-century author D.H. Lawrence is located on the ranch where he lived on and off in the early 1920s. The author described Taos as "...one of the chosen spots on earth." « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  11.7 miles from city centre
Taos Mountain Casino
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Ranked #23 of 26 Attractions in Taos
2 of 5 stars 8 reviews
100% smoke-free casino, built in adobe style with incredible mountain views
Attraction type  Casinos
Distance  2.5 miles from city centre
Thunderbird Lodge
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Attraction type  Bar/ Clubs; Performances
Distance  1143.5 miles from city centre
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Jack the Burro
Owner description: “Jack the Burro” was sculpted by Frank Seckler of Taos, New Mexico after being commissioned by El Dorado Plaza in Taos, New... more » Owner description: “Jack the Burro” was sculpted by Frank Seckler of Taos, New Mexico after being commissioned by El Dorado Plaza in Taos, New Mexico in 2011. The sculpture, which provides an excellent photo opportunity, is dedicated to the lowly beasts of burden who honorably served the people of Taos and Northern New Mexico for many centuries. It's not uncommon to hear Taosenos say: "If you don't know Taos, you don't know Jack!" « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Fun Peak
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Owner description: Fun Peak is the premier children’s indoor playcenter in beautiful Taos, NM. We offer brand-new, safe, and exciting play... more » Owner description: Fun Peak is the premier children’s indoor playcenter in beautiful Taos, NM. We offer brand-new, safe, and exciting play equipment for children ages 0-8. Since we are an indoor facility, children can safely and comfortably play all year round, in any weather. Our playstructures are soft and contained, and our toys are appropriate for imaginative play and exercise for young children. With our single-entry door and check-in system, parents will feel comfortable letting their children explore independently, without worry of city streets or lack of boundaries. « less
Attraction type  Playgrounds
Distance  3.7 miles from city centre
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