Melissa's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Right down the road, this bridge is pretty incredible. You have to be standing on top of it to really appreciate it. Book a hot air balloon ride to get the best view of the area.
226 locals recommend
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
Right down the road, this bridge is pretty incredible. You have to be standing on top of it to really appreciate it. Book a hot air balloon ride to get the best view of the area.
Earthship Biotecture
2 Earthship WayThe O'Keeffe: Welcome Center
21120 US-84A spot to get in the river and soak up some sun. There is a hippy dip hot springs here as well.
32 locals recommend
John Dunn Bridge
County Road B-007A spot to get in the river and soak up some sun. There is a hippy dip hot springs here as well.
Our backyard. Lots of space to play in the desert.
13 locals recommend
Río Grande del Norte National Monument
New Mexico 68Our backyard. Lots of space to play in the desert.
Famous church painted by Georgia O'Keefe and photographed by Stieglitz. The massive mud walls are incredible. There are little shops and restaurants nearby.
35 locals recommend
San Francisco de Assisi Mission Church
60 St Francis PlazaFamous church painted by Georgia O'Keefe and photographed by Stieglitz. The massive mud walls are incredible. There are little shops and restaurants nearby.
Georgia O'Keeffe House Museum
New Mexico 554Food scene
Amazing natural grocery store. A zen experience. Pre-made healthy food options, sweets and high quality everything.
123 locals recommend
Cid's Food Market
623 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteAmazing natural grocery store. A zen experience. Pre-made healthy food options, sweets and high quality everything.
World Cup Café
102 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteGreat coffee scene in the Plaza.
Great for kids. There is a huge deck, play structure (in the summer) and you can catch the ski lift to the top of the mountain here. This ski Valley restaurant is a fabulous experience and amazing food. Call to see when they are open.
43 locals recommend
The Bavarian Restaurant
100 Kachina RdGreat for kids. There is a huge deck, play structure (in the summer) and you can catch the ski lift to the top of the mountain here. This ski Valley restaurant is a fabulous experience and amazing food. Call to see when they are open.
The most romantic/creative/sweet restaurant experience I've ever had. Everything is exquisitely thoughtful from what the servers wear to the table decor. A must-visit.
139 locals recommend
The Love Apple
803 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteThe most romantic/creative/sweet restaurant experience I've ever had. Everything is exquisitely thoughtful from what the servers wear to the table decor. A must-visit.
Special lunch spot on the plaza. Beautiful setup, delightful food and decor, great outdoor spot for people watching.
34 locals recommend
Manzanita Market
103 N PlazaSpecial lunch spot on the plaza. Beautiful setup, delightful food and decor, great outdoor spot for people watching.
Lovely little cafe with yummy delights in tiny Arroyo Seco, close to shops and galleries.
7 locals recommend
Sol Food Cafe
591 Hondo Seco RdLovely little cafe with yummy delights in tiny Arroyo Seco, close to shops and galleries.
Orlando's
1114 Don Juan Valdez LnBest New Mexican food in Taos.
Great food, very close to the house. Fun scene, incredible view of the mountains.
74 locals recommend
Medley.
100 NM-150Great food, very close to the house. Fun scene, incredible view of the mountains.
La Cueva Cafe
135 Paseo Del Pueblo SurGreat food, quaint ambiance, lovely outdoor space in good weather.
The living room of Taos. Downtown locals favorite. Beautiful old Adobe building and tasty margaritas.
43 locals recommend
Doc Martin's Restaurant
125 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteThe living room of Taos. Downtown locals favorite. Beautiful old Adobe building and tasty margaritas.
Shopping
Great shopping. Lots of locally made gifts, pottery, jewelry, clothing. A beautiful pedestrian mall with a dedicated gardening staff who tends to flowers in all seasons.
21 locals recommend
John Dunn Shops
120-124 Bent StGreat shopping. Lots of locally made gifts, pottery, jewelry, clothing. A beautiful pedestrian mall with a dedicated gardening staff who tends to flowers in all seasons.
Amazing toy store!!! Very smart games and great staff. The outdoor playground is magical when it’s open.
24 locals recommend
Twirl
225 Cam De La PlacitaAmazing toy store!!! Very smart games and great staff. The outdoor playground is magical when it’s open.
Taos Plaza
North PlazaThe Taos scene. Lots of good shopping.
Arroyo Seco
Great little town with food, shops and interesting locals.
Taos Drum Co
3956 NM-68Spa and hot springs
The best hot springs I've ever been to. Best suited for adults as they like to keep the ambiance relaxing. You can get massages, take yoga classes and their restaurant is divine.
173 locals recommend
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa
50 Los Banos DriveThe best hot springs I've ever been to. Best suited for adults as they like to keep the ambiance relaxing. You can get massages, take yoga classes and their restaurant is divine.
Museum
Taos Art Museum
227 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteAmazing woodwork. Very unique.
Harwood Museum of Art
238 Ledoux StSkiing/Hiking/Mountain Biking
A whole playground of outdoor recreation all year round. Skiing in the winter, mountain biking course, hiking, and guided rock climbing in the summer (the TSV via ferrata).
240 locals recommend
Taos Ski Valley
116 Sutton PlaceA whole playground of outdoor recreation all year round. Skiing in the winter, mountain biking course, hiking, and guided rock climbing in the summer (the TSV via ferrata).
Kachina Peak NM
Wheeler Peak is the highest natural point in the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is located northeast of Taos and south of Red River in the northern part of the state, and just 2 miles (3.2 km) southeast of the ski slopes of Taos Ski Valley. It lies in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the southernmost subrange of the Rocky Mountains. The peak's elevation is 13,167 feet.
26 locals recommend
Wheeler Peak
Wheeler Peak is the highest natural point in the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is located northeast of Taos and south of Red River in the northern part of the state, and just 2 miles (3.2 km) southeast of the ski slopes of Taos Ski Valley. It lies in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the southernmost subrange of the Rocky Mountains. The peak's elevation is 13,167 feet.
Tent Rocks
0 NM-22Neighborhoods
Arroyo Seco