The Rio Grande Gorge Bridge sits about 10 miles (16 kilometers) northwest of Taos, New Mexico. It spans the Rio Grande Gorge.
Taos Pueblo is a Native American community just outside Taos, New Mexico. It has been continuously inhabited for over 1,000 years and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Kit Carson Home and Museum in Taos, New Mexico, celebrates the life of one of America’s most famous frontiersman. It’s located in the Downtown Taos Historic District.
My incomplete exploration of Taos focused on the Downtown Taos Historic District. It’s home to over 65 galleries, shops, and restaurants, and a handful of museums.
The Martinez Hacienda (Hacienda de los Martínez) is one of the few remaining Spanish colonial era haciendas in the Southwest. It’s located in Taos, New Mexico.
The San Francisco de Asís Mission Church sits about four miles outside Taos, New Mexico, in the historic center of Rancho de Taos.
Taos is a wonderful tourist destination in northern New Mexico. It has a little bit of something for everyone.