High Desert Art & Adventure

Set in a desert valley beneath the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Taos, New Mexico, blends Native American, Spanish and Anglo heritage with a long-running artists’ colony. Explore galleries and shops, then head into public wilderness areas for hiking, skiing or biking.

Cultural landmarks

Visit Taos Pueblo and Spanish-era sites that reflect Taos’s history and traditions.

Art all around

Browse galleries, museums and shops for Taos-made works and one-of-a-kind finds.

High-altitude adventures

Hike, bike or ski, then take in big views from the Rio Grande Gorge and beyond.

Taos Trip Inspiration

Cultural Landmarks

  • Tour a living adobe village inhabited for more than 1,000 years.

  • Visit the 1800s adobe church that inspired works by Georgia O’Keeffe and Ansel Adams.

  • This plaza at the heart of the Taos Historic District is a hub for music and markets.

Scenic Adventures

  • Bluebird skies and dry snow make Taos a favorite for alpine skiing and snowboarding.

  • Take in striking canyon views from the second-highest bridge on the U.S. Highway System.

  • Float over the Rio Grande Gorge on a guided hot-air balloon ride.

Experiences

Friends gathered around a fire outdoors with drinks in Taos, New Mexico

Tastes of Taos

Indulge in homestyle Spanish flavors, fusion cuisine and local brews.

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Paddleboarding on Williams Lake near Taos, New Mexico

Water Recreation

Raft the Rio Grande, try fly fishing or paddle around picturesque Williams Lake.

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Pottery and peppers outside an adobe building in Taos, New Mexico

Artists’ Colony Experiences

Wander the historic Taos Art Museum campus or get hands-on at a workshop.

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Gazing out at the Rio Grande Gorge, near Taos, New Mexico, from a high cliff; Credit: New Mexico True

High-Desert Hiking

Trails in Taos range from challenging mountain routes to level desert paths.

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Street view including a mural on a downtown building in Taos, New Mexico

Downtown Discoveries

Explore adobe-lined streets filled with galleries, shops, cafés and public art.

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