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Taos

Ancient pueblo and mountain art

🗓️ Best time: December–March (ski), June–October💰 Mid-Range · ~$140/day📍 United States

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About Taos

A small, soulful mountain town home to the 1,000-year-old Taos Pueblo, a bohemian art colony, hot springs, a dramatic gorge bridge, and low-key powder skiing.

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⭐ Things to do in Taos

Taos PuebloRio Grande Gorge BridgeTaos Ski ValleyEarthships tourHot springs by the riverManby (Black Rock) hot springsEarthship communityWild Rivers overlook

🍽️ Where to eat in Taos

Real, top-rated restaurants — tap to see hours, reviews and menus.

La Cueva Cafe

★ 4.4 (1,212) · Mexican · New Mexican Cuisine

Michael's Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery

Michael's Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery

★ 4 (774) · Bakeries · Breakfast & Brunch

Orlando's New Mexican Cafe

Orlando's New Mexican Cafe

★ 4.2 (765) · New Mexican Cuisine

The Love Apple

★ 4.3 (572) · New American · French

Taos Tap Room

★ 4.1 (475) · Pizza · Breweries

Antonio's The Taste of Mexico

Antonio's The Taste of Mexico

★ 4.1 (458) · Mexican · New Mexican Cuisine

Farmhouse Cafe and Bakery

Farmhouse Cafe and Bakery

★ 4.2 (405) · Cafes · Breakfast & Brunch

★ 3.8 (394) · Burgers · New American

Lambert's of Taos

Lambert's of Taos

★ 4.4 (378) · American · Steakhouses

The Gorge Bar & Grill

The Gorge Bar & Grill

★ 3.5 (350) · Bars · American

Gutiz

★ 4.5 (339) · Breakfast & Brunch · French

Alley Cantina the Taos Plaza

Alley Cantina the Taos Plaza

★ 3.6 (297) · Mexican · Bars

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✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

A car is essential in the mountains.

💡 Local tip

Visit the living Taos Pueblo respectfully — it's an inhabited UNESCO World Heritage site.

🛡️ Safety

Generally safe — exercise normal travel awareness.

🌙 Nightlife

Adobe taverns with live folk music.

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