Top Things to do in El Prado
What to do and see in El Prado, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Discover the best top things to do in El Prado, United States including Far Flung Adventures, Millicent Rogers Museum, Steven Bundy Photography, Taos Clay Studio, Taos Mesa Brewing, Nature's Emporium Cherokee Soap Co., Camino Real Imports, Taos Art Museum, La Hacienda del los Martinez, Taos Visitor Center.
Restaurants in El Prado
1. Far Flung Adventures
Overall Ratings
5 based on 105 reviews
Far Flung Adventures has been safely outfitting family and group river trips for over 40 years. We have run commercial adventures on dozens of rivers around the country and the world. With that said, these days we like to concentrate our work here in New Mexico, because this is the land and the people we care most about. The northern region of New Mexico offers access to unprecedented southwestern scenery and landscapes, and there is hardly any better vehicle for exploring that beauty than via one of our two great river systems. We are located in Taos, NM which provides easy access to the finest New Mexico rivers. The best rafting in the region can be found on The Rio Grande at the bottom of a beautiful gorge, or on America's Newest Wild and Scenic River, the Rio Chama. The fun starts shortly after ski season, as the snow begins to melt, providing excellent river conditions during runoff and throughout the summer.
Reviewed By Gail G - Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Great experience with Far Flung Adventures from quick response to inquiries several weeks before our trip to thoughtful accommodations. Will helped us select a great tour that included setting up a convenient meeting spot, transporting us to the "put in site" on the Rio Grande, and, with help from his partner, Hank, reviewing safety plans, fitting us with life jackets, and pushing off into the clear but swift running river just south of the Gorge. The sun shone brightly and Will took the oars steering us around the bends, banks, and over rare rocky shoals. We never got wet! Had a delicious lunch ashore. This team couldn't be nicer in deciding on the overall length of our day, putting in to use the "facilities" and answering all sorts of questions about the river, geology, ducks, fish, otters, trees, and history.
We ended our trip with a hot soak at Ojo Caliente in lithium, soda, and iron pools.
2. Millicent Rogers Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 643 reviews
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.
Reviewed By Chris L - Albuquerque, New Mexico
I had never heard of this woman before, but she put Native American art on the map in the U.S. What a collection! Gorgeous rugs, jewelry, pots, etc. This is all located in what used to be her home. Staff friendly and helpful. Nice gift store.
3. Steven Bundy Photography
Overall Ratings
5 based on 60 reviews
Each of my full day custom photo tours will start around 10:00 am and run 8-9 hours (weather permitting). Half day tours are also available and run 4-5 hours. Each tour will begin and end at my studio in Taos. (To begin tours in Santa Fe I will charge a $30 fuel fee for the extra drive between Taos & Santa Fe). There are no specific photographic abilities required for these tours other than a general knowledge of the workings of your camera and wanting to go out have some fun. If needed I will be available to help you better understand the use of your camera. My intention with my tours is to show you the wonder and beauty of Northern New Mexico and have you go home with some images that you would want to hang on your wall. If you have some specific locations that you would like to visit, contact me for customized tours and pricing.
Reviewed By squidleun4 - Berkeley, California
We had a great time with Steve and his friend, John (iPhone photographer), for the full day High Road to Taos tour. Steve is passionate about photography and is an excellent teacher and guide through the beautiful High/Low Road to Taos. We were able to...MoreThank you Sydney. It was pleasure to take both you and Mark around the area. I hope to see you both again on your next trip to the area. Steve.
4. Taos Clay Studio
Overall Ratings
5 based on 31 reviews
Taos Clay Studio is a community ceramic facility dedicated to the spread of contemporary clay culture within Taos County, and across the country. We host lectures, workshops, and events to promote art education and hands on learning.We offer daily weekly and monthly classes for all levels and ages. There are many options for anyone interested in using our facility.
Reviewed By KjunCelt - Punta Gorda, Florida
My wife is a potter so as we were touring the Four Corners area we visited several pottery studios. Beautiful local artists work. Helpful staff. Recommended several other studios to visit. Go by and visit them.
5. Taos Mesa Brewing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By brendabeachbum
This establishment was recommended by several people, and it did not disappoint.
If only I could return for live music night and drinks on a summer evening. The outdoor amphitheater impressed me in addition to the artery clogging blood pressure-inducing Frito Pie. I had watched YouTube videos about this local delicacy with a mixture of distaste and curiosity. This Tex Mex chilli dish with a layer of Fritos was food orgasmic and would make an amazing super bowl treat. To reverse the effects of the poor nutritional dish, I ordered the smaller version of the green salad. Despite it being an appetizer it was a large serving.
The brewery offers a number of beers. I settled on a creamy fruity stout, but could not manage to finish the heavy pint.
I left with a full stomach, and droopy eyes, longing for a nap.
6. Nature's Emporium Cherokee Soap Co.
Overall Ratings
5 based on 13 reviews
Soap,Candles,Bath Bombs and Lotions made in house while you shop!
Reviewed By DenwaTulsa - Tulsa
Each summer I leave the classroom in Tulsa, and head to Taos to spend a few days there and get my summer vibe on. There are several things I always do there. I already told you about Marshall and his noodles, now I want to tell you about Michelle and the Nature Emporium Cherokee Soap Company. I have been shopping here for so long, I have now seen the soap company in three different locations. They keeping moving up which is a good thing...it means more people are discovering how wonderful their soaps really are. Not only are the soaps great, but I always enjoy talking with Michelle...she's real, and nice and always puts a smile on my face regardless;ess of how long I just spent on a motorcycle or in a car to get to her ( Tulsa to Taos) This is a Taos must see place. Just walking in the door and being bathed with all that great fragrance is so worth it...of course buying lots of soap that you can't wait to use is also a big plus... Just make sure you spend a few minutes talking with Michelle.
7. Camino Real Imports
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By msjradennis - Sequim, Washington, United States
You can find Mexican and Latin American imports here, and plenty of them. My husband bought me the most beautiful turquoise necklace and earrings! Of course the people working there are selling! That's there job so they will ask you many times during your visit if you need help finding anything. The property is enormous and you can spend half a day there looking. Well worth stopping in to see.
8. Taos Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 235 reviews
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.
Reviewed By packcal
Fechin, the painter was also an accomplished woodcarver who produced the interesting wood-carved furniture and interior of the historic house.
The art we saw on display included a good number of Taos Art Society paintings as well as Fechin’s own work. Portraits were one of his strengths.
Cost to enter the museum was fair and there was a lot of free off street parking. This was our third visit over the years.
9. La Hacienda del los Martinez
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 180 reviews
Living Museum of Late Spanish Colonial Period in Northern New Mexico built in 1804 by Severino Martinez and his family. On National Register of Historic Places. Winter Hours are a shortened version of our regular season hours.
Reviewed By Nancy B - Collierville, Tennessee
This is an amazing museum!! My husband, myself and 10 year old daughter ALL found this museum interesting and delightful. Well worth a 15 minute drive from town. We loved the fun of opening each door from the central courtyards each filled with a new setting. Getting to go through each little original door made it feel just like if we would have lived there. It's 21 rooms were each filled with authentic period pieces like a loom and weaving room, a saddlery room, kitchen, living/bedrooms. A store room with a darling dress up corner. Dance room/servant rooms. My favorite might be the shelf above the spilled out oven that they would sleep on during cold nights. I'd never seen that before. Even a hanging cradle by it. I discovered so much! The shop personal were so kind and knowledgeable. I can't imagine anyone of any age wouldn't benefit and enjoy this living history! GO
10. Taos Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 362 reviews
Reviewed By jinkies1973 - Tulsa, OK
We stopped for information on local churches and got maps, info galore and a lovely discussion with staff who seemed genuinely interested in you having the best time you can in Taos. Plus, you can get amazing locally made souvenirs much cheaper than at the plaza downtown.
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