Location: Taos
Top Things to do in Taos
What to do and see in Taos, New Mexico (NM): The Best Shopping
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. Enchanted Circle Pottery
Overall Ratings
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!
2. Ranchos Antiques
3. Moxie Yarn & More
4. Las Comadres
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
A women's co-operative with 11 members from the local Taos area, featuring a variety of handcrafted goods; original art and photography. A diverse selection of gift items.
5. Nature's Emporium Cherokee Soap
Overall Ratings
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!
6. Crookedman Studio
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Crookedman Studio is an art gallery and workshop that specializes in contemporary painting, prints and instruction. Located just north of the historic Taos Plaza (on the quiet side).
7. Taos Rockers Mineral & Fossil Outlet
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By mjcor - Malabar, United States
I walked in a total novice and walked out an hour later with a book and poster of rocks and minerals! Since then, I have taken buckets of rocks on Mondays for Kelle to patiently help me identify my 'finds'. This man is a walking encyclopedia and so helpful with the geology of the area. Valerie is just as friendly and knowledgeable, handing out local maps to find some 'treasure'. And that is just the staff. The selection of rocks and minerals at all price levels are just incredible. Well displayed, your truly do not want to leave. We did manage to find some great gifts when certain minerals 'spoke' to us:) By far the least intimidating rock shop we have been to and highly recommended for novices and experts.
8. 203 Fine Art
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
We are a fine art gallery, Specializing in early Taos Moderns (Postwar Modern Art 1940's to 1970's), as well as, a select group of current regional and nationally known contemporary, modern and abstract painters and sculptors.
9. Sage Fine Art
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
10 great artists, 1 great gallery! The southwest captured in oils, watercolor and photography by some of the region's best artists.
10. Michael Gorman Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Michael Gorman Gallery is a Native American owned gallery specializing in contemporary art. Michael Gorman is the second generation of Gorman to have a Gallery in Taos. The famous Navajo Gallery (located on the south side of the plaza) was opened by his uncle R.C. Gorman in 1968 and has been a landmark of Taos for 50 years!(Formerly located on Historic Ledoux Street)
