Top Things to do in Taos County
Things to do in Taos County, Taos County: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Looking for skiing, hiking, biking, fishing, rafting, turquoise and silver crafts, world-renowned art museums, literary history, and a thousand-year old Native American adobe pueblo? Not just anywhere. But near Georgia O’Keeffe landscapes, the Enchanted Circle, and the rivers, gorges, rolling mesas, and Sangre de Cristo Mountains of northern New Mexico? Choose a Taos area vacation.
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1. The Couse-Sharp Historic Site
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By willOtheWisp11
Roberta gave us an in-depth tour, with bonus time in the childhood playroom and machine shop. It pays to visit this site more than once, because there are so many layers to the stories embedded here. Like ancient Amber, new clues to the past can be revealed with the scrutiny of the present.
2. David Anthony Fine Art
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
David Anthony Fine Art, (DAFA), was founded by long-time Taos furniture maker David Mapes in 2011. The mission of DAFA is to exhibit the work of accomplished fine artists and exceptional craftspeople in a setting that is welcoming and accessible to all.
3. Taos Pueblo
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4.5 based on 3,039 reviews
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.
Reviewed By MildaLeo - London, United Kingdom
We were lucky to visit Taos Pueblo during their feast day. While we didn't had enough time to see dances, we still managed to see natives in ceremonial clothes, joined a guided tour (free, with donation) lead by an inspiring young local woman, and visited local stores. Wekll worth the visit - as Taos Pueblo is the only living Native American community designated both a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and a National Historic Landmark. You can see the multi-storied adobe buildings which have been continuously inhabited for over 1000 years, have no running water or electricity. You will have to leave your cameras and phones in the car (or just not to take them out from your bag). But what you get is true authenticity and chance to interact with locals. We had a nice chat with a local jeweller while he was making me a silver bracelet there on the spot and measured to my wrist size.
4. Manby Hot Springs
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4.5 based on 40 reviews
Located along the Rio Grande River, two primitive hot spring pools can hold five or six soakers, with attire optional.
Reviewed By Shibaru
Beautiful natural hot springs with a lot of awesome history. You can see the old wagon road from the trail. There is some hot pools and lukewarm pools. The trail down is fairly easy and short if you’re reasonably fit. It’s considered to be a nude spring and 90% of locals do go nude, so probably DO NOT go if you’re going to get huffy about naked people. Nearest non nude hot spring to Taos is Ojo Caliente.
5. Jack the Burro
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
“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!"
6. R.C. Gorman Navajo Gallery
7. John Dunn Bridge
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Meander440220
Hot spring near by can you find it It’s a short home off the first switchback some folks go naked just saying check this spot out Taos hidden gem
8. Taos Drums
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4.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By BaliloverNewYork - Cortland, United States
It seems like a forgotten warehouse in the middle of nowhere, & then you enter a charmed space. We were lucky to be able to see some of the drum makers stretching the hide for the drums & were blown away with the vast array of rugs, drums, carvings, etc. It was easy for our group of 5 to each find something authentic to buy & to remember our visit to NM. The staff is friendly & knowledgeable. Taos Drum might appear off the beaten path but it's a definite museum of native & historical merchandise worthy of a visit.
9. Taos County Courthouse Murals
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By dlbarnes2011 - Mansfield, United States
The courthouse is located on the Plaza and is a most unique building. This is a wonderful place to absorb more New Mexico and Taos history. The painting and murals are wonderful. We missed this gem our first several visits to Taos but look forward to visiting again the next time we are there. Don't pass this up.
10. Taos Plaza
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4.0 based on 970 reviews
The Taos Plaza is the historic center of the town of Taos. Once a Spanish fortified walled plaza, it is now a beautiful collection of wonderful businesses.
Reviewed By ambercalhoun - Taos, United States
Great shopping and eating! Including the gorge bar and grill and manzanita market for food!! And the chocolate factory or chokola for sweets and ice cream and tons of shops with local New Mexican jewelry, clothing and Souvenirs. During the holidays they light up the plaza which makes for beautiful evening walks and if your here around Christmas you can see the lighting of the tree and maybe even meet Santa! At Halloween ghouls, ghosts and witches fill the plaza for the annual trunk or treat event the town hosts for the kids! And during the summer season every week there’s great music for Taos Plaza Live! There always something going on.
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