Long recognized as one of the number one Art Colonies in the United States, Taos is also home to one of the country’s finest ski resorts, an internationally celebrated church, a World Heritage site, and a spectacular mountainous region that includes the Rocky Mountains and the Rio Grande Gorge.
Also referred to as New Mexico’s “Soul of the Southwest”, visitors flock to the town each year to experience its rich spiritual customs, sample its distinctive cuisine, and take in its vibrant arts and music scene.
Popular activities here include hiking, fishing, and rafting on the Rio Grande River, admiring the impressive adobe structures of the town, savoring an ice cream cone from the Taos Cow Ice Creamery, or sampling one (or more!) of the green chili dishes that local restaurants have on offer.
Of course, the town has tons more to offer visitors by way of attractions and activities, which you can learn more about from our comprehensive list of recommendations below
The 27 Most Popular Things To Do In Taos, New Mexico
27. Rio Grande Del Rancho Trail 18
5.0 (1 review)
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Location: High Road to Taos Ranchos De Taos NM
Web Address: https://hikingproject.com/trail/7044702/rancho-de-rio-grande-trail-18
26. Rio Pueblo de Taos
4.0 (2 reviews)
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25. Frijoles Canyon
3.7 (3 reviews)
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24. Ernest L. Blumenschein House
3.3 (4 reviews)
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Location: 222 Ledoux Street Taos NM
Tel: 575 758 0505
23. Ranchos de Taos Plaza
4.4 (7 reviews)
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Location: Ranchos De Taos NM
Web Address: https://short.wiki/aVnxWe
22. Robert L. Parsons Fine Art
4.5 (8 reviews)
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Location: 131 Bent Street Taos NM
Tel: 575 751 0159
Web Address: https://sites.google.com/site/parsonsfineart/
21. Two Graces
4.6 (11 reviews)
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Location: 105 Barela Ln Taos NM
Tel: 575 770 5580
Web Address: http://twograces.com/
20. Devisadero Peak
5.0 (11 reviews)
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19. R C Gorman Navajo Gallery Taos
4.6 (12 reviews)
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Location: 104 S Plaza Taos NM
Tel: 575 758 2211
Web Address: https://rcgormannavajogallery.com/
18. Taos Historic Museums
4.4 (27 reviews)
Location: 222 Ledoux Street Taos NM
Tel: 575 758 0505
Web Address: https://taoshistoricmuseums.org/
17. Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
4.7 (67 reviews)
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Location: 205 Don Fernando Street Taos NM
Tel: 575 758 9208
Web Address: http://ologtaos.com/
16. Taos Eco Park
4.6 (102 reviews)
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Location: 940 Salazar Road Taos NM
Tel: 575 737 2599
Web Address: http://taosecopark.com/
15. Martinez Hacienda
4.5 (115 reviews)
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Location: 708 Hacienda Road Taos NM
Tel: 575 758 1000
Web Address: https://taoshistoricmuseums.org/
14. Devisadero Loop Trail 108 Trailhead
4.7 (122 reviews)
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Location: Carson National Forest Taos NM
Web Address: https://fs.usda.gov/recarea/carson/recarea/
13. Downtown Taos Historic District
4.5 (321 reviews)
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Location: N Plaza Taos NM
12. Hanuman Temple
4.8 (332 reviews)
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Location: 416 Geronimo Ln Taos NM
Tel: 575 751 4080
Web Address: http://nkbashram.org/
11. Taos Mountain Casino
3.7 (492 reviews)
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Location: 700 Veterans Hwy Taos NM
Tel: 575 737 0777
Web Address: http://taosmountaincasino.com/
10. San Francisco de Asís Catholic Mission Church
4.7 (567 reviews)
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Location: 60 Street Francis Plaza Ranchos De Taos NM
Tel: 575 758 2754
Web Address: https://sfranchos.org/
Our Top picks
9. Wilder Nightingale Fine Art
4.9 (17 reviews)
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Location: 119 Kit Carson Road Taos NM
Tel: 575 758 3255
Web Address: http://wnightingale.com/
8. Couse-Sharp Historic Site
4.8 (24 reviews)
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Location: 146 Kit Carson Road Taos NM
Tel: 575 751 0369
Web Address: http://couse-sharp.org/
7. South Boundary Trail
4.5 (24 reviews)
Location: Taos NM
6. Harwood Museum of Art
4.5 (135 reviews)
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Location: 238 Ledoux Street Taos NM
Tel: 575 758 9826
Web Address: http://harwoodmuseum.org/
5. Taos Art Museum at Fechin House
4.8 (187 reviews)
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Location: 227 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM
Tel: 575 758 2690
Web Address: http://taosartmuseum.org/
4. Millicent Rogers Museum
4.8 (209 reviews)
Location: 1504 Millicent Rogers Road El Prado NM
Tel: 575 758 2462
Web Address: http://millicentrogers.org/
3. Kit Carson Home and Museum
4.4 (367 reviews)
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Location: 113 Kit Carson Road Taos NM
Tel: 575 758 4945
Web Address: http://kitcarsonmuseum.org/
2. Kit Carson Park
4.4 (496 reviews)
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Location: 211 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM
Tel: 575 751 2001
Web Address: https://taos.org/what-to-do/landmark-sites/kit-carson-park-and-cemetery/
1. Taos Plaza
4.5 (1,512 reviews)
Location: N Plaza Taos NM
Tel: 575 758 8234
Web Address: https://taos.org/what-to-do/landmark-sites/taos-plaza/
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Taos, New Mexico! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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