Location: Taos
Top Things to do in Taos
Top 10 Gift & Specialty Shops in Taos, New Mexico (NM)
A rolling mesa at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Taos has a magical quality. Its rugged beauty, majestic mountains, wild Rio Grande river and unique blend of cultures - Spanish, Native American and Anglo - have historically drawn artists and photographers, evidenced by the plentiful galleries, museums and festivals. To experience the Native American culture here, explore Taos Pueblo, where the Tiwa Native Americans have practiced their traditions for centuries. Finally, the Anglo influence is prevalent in the business district, with its shops, art galleries and some of the finest restaurants in New Mexico. Skiing is also a major draw, but the challenging slopes are geared to the more advanced crowd. There's no rat race here; a fair share of non-mainstreamers have made this laid-back, low-key mecca their home. You, too, may not want to leave its tranquility and natural beauty.
Restaurants in Taos
1. Gearing Up Bicycle Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
2. Enchanted Circle Pottery
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5.0 based on 232 reviews
Enchanted Circle Pottery is a working art studio and gallery. Ceramic artists will provide a tour and explain the pottery process.
Reviewed By colbylane722
My family always loves stopping by this place when we're in Angel Fire - the owners and artists are so welcoming, so kind, and always happy to take the time to explain their process to you and give you a full tour of the studio and kiln where their works take shape. Every piece they make is beautiful and unique, and it's a great place to pick up gifts both for yourself and for others! Highly recommend stopping there if you're ever in the Enchanted Circle!
3. Moxie Yarn & More
4. Taos Tin Works
5. Mudd N Flood
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
We are a small independent outdoor shop specializing in high quality gear from business that are committed to workers rights and the environment. We are active in our community and love to share our knowledge of places to hike, climb, and play.
6. Nature's Emporium Cherokee Soap
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
Soap,Candles,Bath Bombs and Lotions made by Nature's Emporium Cherokee Soap Co. Also an art gallery with Lucy & Dirk Herman, Salma Vir, Tera Muskrat, Elizabeth Jose, Ron Hagg, Anita Rodriquez and more! 20 years of being responsible for cleaning up the world!
Reviewed By Malea-n-Michael - College Park, United States
I've been using these soaps, lotions, and candles exclusively for more than a decade now because they're such high quality and a good value. The label art and wide variety of scents meant I was never bored, and I was happy to support a Native women who makes every item by hand, even hand-tearing the cloth that the soap is wrapped in. So I was very excited to learn that the owner (a Native woman) had opened a retail shop in Taos. This shop is everything you'd think it would be -- warm, funky, friendly, full of light and good smells. In addition to the handmade soaps, lotions, candles, bath salts, and bath bombs, there's a ton of local art for sale -- large-scale paintings and multimedia hangings, smaller paintings and photographs and sculptural pieces, jewelry, mugs from local artists, local honey & jam, salves, even greeting cards and tarot cards. This is a MUST GO if you're in Taos -- right across from Michael's Kitchen. DON'T MISS IT!
7. Maria Samora Jewelry
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
8. Dos Amigos Anglers
9. Camino Real Imports
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By PeterG343 - Santa Fe, United States
If you are looking for the perfect gift or home and garden discovery, stopping in at this great Mexican emporium is a must. From the largest collection of Oaxacan miniatures (Alebrijes) outside of Oaxaca to vast collections of hand-painted pots -- and everything in between -- Camino Real is the place to lose yourself in the wonders of Mexican artistry. Tanya was in charge the day we visited, and she knows the merchandise down to the tiniest detail. Don't leave Taos without taking a gander through Camino Real Imports!.
10. Taos Adobe Quilting
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
