Guidebook for Taos County
Sightseeing
This is the main square in town where there are restaurants and shops. There are also nice Christmas lights and festivals throughout the year.
86 locals recommend
Taos Plaza
North PlazaThis is the main square in town where there are restaurants and shops. There are also nice Christmas lights and festivals throughout the year.
One of the oldest inhabited cities in the Americas. This is a must see on any trip to Taos.
228 locals recommend
Taos Pueblo
One of the oldest inhabited cities in the Americas. This is a must see on any trip to Taos.
A very historical and unique catholic church. Worth a visit if you are into religion and or church architecture.
35 locals recommend
San Francisco de Assisi Mission Church
60 St Francis PlazaA very historical and unique catholic church. Worth a visit if you are into religion and or church architecture.
Essentials
Cid's Food Market
623 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteOrganic Grocery store and friendly people.
Taos Market carriers locally sourced fresh produce and a nice selection of everyday groceries.
10 locals recommend
Taos Market
910 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteTaos Market carriers locally sourced fresh produce and a nice selection of everyday groceries.
Food Scene
Great intimate restaurant built in an old church that uses locally sourced food and produce. Best for date nights, not so good for kids.
139 locals recommend
The Love Apple
803 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteGreat intimate restaurant built in an old church that uses locally sourced food and produce. Best for date nights, not so good for kids.
Close to the house, great atmosphere and excellent food. Also good for takeout since it is just around the corner.
62 locals recommend
Pizanos
23 NM-150Close to the house, great atmosphere and excellent food. Also good for takeout since it is just around the corner.
The best restaurant in the ski valley. Great for both after ski drinks as well as awesome food and service.
Snakedance Ski Area
The best restaurant in the ski valley. Great for both after ski drinks as well as awesome food and service.
Just good burgers. Try the green chile burger and sweet potato fries.
40 locals recommend
5 Star Burgers
1032 Paseo Del Pueblo SurJust good burgers. Try the green chile burger and sweet potato fries.
A wonderful hidden gem. Nice people, great atmosphere, unique food.
80 locals recommend
Aceq Restaurant
480 NM-150A wonderful hidden gem. Nice people, great atmosphere, unique food.
Yum. Wonderful Northern New Mexico eatery. Unique recipes, vegetarian and vegan options. Breakfast all day.
60 locals recommend
Gutiz
812B Paseo Del Pueblo NorteYum. Wonderful Northern New Mexico eatery. Unique recipes, vegetarian and vegan options. Breakfast all day.
Arts & Culture
World class artist and genuinely great person. Try one of his art classes for either yourself or your kids. You will be amazed.
Pat Woodall Fine Art
122 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteWorld class artist and genuinely great person. Try one of his art classes for either yourself or your kids. You will be amazed.
Harwood Museum of Art
238 Ledoux StEverything Else
Great skiing, but even better people and experience. Short lift lines, everyone is helpful, and the best ski school around.
240 locals recommend
Taos Ski Valley
116 Sutton PlaceGreat skiing, but even better people and experience. Short lift lines, everyone is helpful, and the best ski school around.
Pick up a cheap sled at Wal Mart and head over to US Hill with the kids. It is free, has purpose-built bathrooms (not port-o-potties), and isn't very crowded. Just good old fashioned fun sledding.
Directions:
1) head south through town
2) Turn left at NM Hwy 518
3) Drive 12.5 miles. US Hill just over the top of the small pass. It is on your left. There is a parking lot, a toilet and barbed wire fence with a small gate. It is public land and open for all activities. Enjoy.
U S Hill
Pick up a cheap sled at Wal Mart and head over to US Hill with the kids. It is free, has purpose-built bathrooms (not port-o-potties), and isn't very crowded. Just good old fashioned fun sledding.
Directions:
1) head south through town
2) Turn left at NM Hwy 518
3) Drive 12.5 miles. US Hill just over the top of the small pass. It is on your left. There is a parking lot, a toilet and barbed wire fence with a small gate. It is public land and open for all activities. Enjoy.
A great alternative to TAOS Ski Valley. Smaller, but fun. More family-friendly and less expensive.
46 locals recommend
Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort
5224 NM-518A great alternative to TAOS Ski Valley. Smaller, but fun. More family-friendly and less expensive.