Jessica’s guidebook to Taos, NM
Sightseeing/Outdoorsy Activities
San Francisco de Asís is an 18th century adobe National Historic Landmark. It is an active church which includes the outlying “Capillas” of Nuestra Senora del Carmen in Llano Quemado, San Isidro in Los Cordovas, and Nuestra Senora de San Juan de Los Lagos in Talpa.
https://sfranchos.org/about-us
35 locals recommend
San Francisco de Assisi Mission Church
60 St Francis PlazaSan Francisco de Asís is an 18th century adobe National Historic Landmark. It is an active church which includes the outlying “Capillas” of Nuestra Senora del Carmen in Llano Quemado, San Isidro in Los Cordovas, and Nuestra Senora de San Juan de Los Lagos in Talpa.
https://sfranchos.org/about-us
Travel west on US Hwy 64 to reach the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, the second highest bridge on the U.S. Highway System. The bridge is a three-span steel continuous-deck-truss structure with a concrete-filled steel-grid deck. It was called the “bridge to nowhere” while it was being built because the funding did not exist to continue the road on the other side.
At 650 feet (200 m) above the Rio Grande, it is the fifth highest bridge in the United States. The span is 1,280 feet; two 300-foot-long approach spans with a 600-foot-long main center span. The bridge was dedicated on September 10, 1965 and is a part of U.S. Route 64, a major east-west road.
226 locals recommend
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
Travel west on US Hwy 64 to reach the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, the second highest bridge on the U.S. Highway System. The bridge is a three-span steel continuous-deck-truss structure with a concrete-filled steel-grid deck. It was called the “bridge to nowhere” while it was being built because the funding did not exist to continue the road on the other side.
At 650 feet (200 m) above the Rio Grande, it is the fifth highest bridge in the United States. The span is 1,280 feet; two 300-foot-long approach spans with a 600-foot-long main center span. The bridge was dedicated on September 10, 1965 and is a part of U.S. Route 64, a major east-west road.
The drive around Taos Mountain is incredible if you're up for a local road trip. Drive through Taos, to Angel Fire, over to Red River, and back to Taos! It's fun if you're looking for beautiful views and maybe a pub crawl or two!
Enchanted Circle
Enchanted CircleThe drive around Taos Mountain is incredible if you're up for a local road trip. Drive through Taos, to Angel Fire, over to Red River, and back to Taos! It's fun if you're looking for beautiful views and maybe a pub crawl or two!
Incredible! A must see!
Taos Pueblo is an ancient pueblo belonging to a Taos-speaking Native American tribe of Puebloan people. It lies about 1 mile north of the modern city of Taos, New Mexico. The pueblos are considered to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in the United States. A UNESCO heritage site.
228 locals recommend
Taos Pueblo
Incredible! A must see!
Taos Pueblo is an ancient pueblo belonging to a Taos-speaking Native American tribe of Puebloan people. It lies about 1 mile north of the modern city of Taos, New Mexico. The pueblos are considered to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in the United States. A UNESCO heritage site.
An Earthship is a type of passive solar house that is made of both natural and upcycled materials such as earth-packed tires, pioneered by architect Michael Reynolds.
The Earthship archecture concept began to take shape in the 1970s. The architect Michael Reynolds wanted to create a home that would do three things: first, it would utilize sustainable architecture, and material indigenous to the local area or recycled materials wherever possible; second, the homes would rely on natural energy sources and be independent from the "grid"; thirdly, it would be feasible for a person with no specialized construction skills to build. Eventually, Reynolds's vision was transformed into the common U-shaped earth-filled tire homes seen today.
Learn more here - https://taos.org/places/earthship-biotecture/
7 locals recommend
Earthship Community
82 Star LnAn Earthship is a type of passive solar house that is made of both natural and upcycled materials such as earth-packed tires, pioneered by architect Michael Reynolds.
The Earthship archecture concept began to take shape in the 1970s. The architect Michael Reynolds wanted to create a home that would do three things: first, it would utilize sustainable architecture, and material indigenous to the local area or recycled materials wherever possible; second, the homes would rely on natural energy sources and be independent from the "grid"; thirdly, it would be feasible for a person with no specialized construction skills to build. Eventually, Reynolds's vision was transformed into the common U-shaped earth-filled tire homes seen today.
Learn more here - https://taos.org/places/earthship-biotecture/
Ski Resort
The largest ski resort in New Mexico! Our house is located only 20 minutes away. Enjoy steep slopes, a family friendly snowsports school, great food and a beautiful view.
240 locals recommend
Taos Ski Valley
116 Sutton PlaceThe largest ski resort in New Mexico! Our house is located only 20 minutes away. Enjoy steep slopes, a family friendly snowsports school, great food and a beautiful view.
Another great skiing area within an hours' drive. Angel Fire is great for families as the terrain is a little less intense. Fun town with a lot to do! On the drive around the Enchanted Circle!
16 locals recommend
Angel Fire Resort station
Another great skiing area within an hours' drive. Angel Fire is great for families as the terrain is a little less intense. Fun town with a lot to do! On the drive around the Enchanted Circle!
Yes another ski resort within an hours' drive from the house! Small resort in a fun ski town that'll remind you of the wild west!
42 locals recommend
Red River Ski & Summer Area
400 Pioneer RdYes another ski resort within an hours' drive from the house! Small resort in a fun ski town that'll remind you of the wild west!
Food scene
Their small plates menu is fantastic and their margaritas are the best in town! Great ambience and close to home.
74 locals recommend
Medley.
100 NM-150Their small plates menu is fantastic and their margaritas are the best in town! Great ambience and close to home.
Another delicious local treat. Located in Arroyo Seco - it's about a 15 minute drive offering wonderful foods and wine!
80 locals recommend
Aceq Restaurant
480 NM-150Another delicious local treat. Located in Arroyo Seco - it's about a 15 minute drive offering wonderful foods and wine!
Delicious breakfast burritos and ice cream! Quick, easy, and on the way to the ski resort! Only 15 minutes from our house!
68 locals recommend
Taos Cow
485 NM-150Delicious breakfast burritos and ice cream! Quick, easy, and on the way to the ski resort! Only 15 minutes from our house!
Taos Mesa Brewing Taos Tap Room
201 Paseo Del Pueblo SurGreat beer and food! A local favorite in town.
Sushi A La Hattori
1405 Paseo Del Pueblo NGreat sushi - for New Mexico :)
Amazing breakfast with beautiful views. Great for a sit down brunch!
50 locals recommend
Farmhouse Cafe and Bakery
1405 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteAmazing breakfast with beautiful views. Great for a sit down brunch!
Intimate restaurant with a rustic patio in a former church crafting seasonal New Mexican fare.
139 locals recommend
The Love Apple
803 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteIntimate restaurant with a rustic patio in a former church crafting seasonal New Mexican fare.
Tiny, Pueblo-style eatery with patio offering traditional Mexican dishes such as ceviche & mole.
45 locals recommend
La Cueva Cafe
135 Paseo Del Pueblo SurTiny, Pueblo-style eatery with patio offering traditional Mexican dishes such as ceviche & mole.
Rolling Still Distillery is nestled in the high mountain desert community of Taos, NM. We are inspired by the spirit of our artistic home and infuse this creativity into every bottle. Rolling Still Vodka is 7x micro-distilled with organic, gluten-free corn and pure artesian water sourced high in the Sangre de Cristo mountains of Taos. All spices and botanicals are locally grown or foraged, infused in our premium Classic Vodka and filtered to handcrafted perfection.
32 locals recommend
The Lounge by Rolling Still Distillery
110 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteRolling Still Distillery is nestled in the high mountain desert community of Taos, NM. We are inspired by the spirit of our artistic home and infuse this creativity into every bottle. Rolling Still Vodka is 7x micro-distilled with organic, gluten-free corn and pure artesian water sourced high in the Sangre de Cristo mountains of Taos. All spices and botanicals are locally grown or foraged, infused in our premium Classic Vodka and filtered to handcrafted perfection.
Intimate, upscale setting for contemporary American fare with a lounge & a tree-shaded patio.
97 locals recommend
Lambert's of Taos
123 Bent StIntimate, upscale setting for contemporary American fare with a lounge & a tree-shaded patio.
Hot Springs/Spa
Remote retreat dating from 1916, offering outdoor pools & a mud bath, plus dining & hiking trails.
Ojo Caliente Hot Springs Round Barn
Remote retreat dating from 1916, offering outdoor pools & a mud bath, plus dining & hiking trails.
The therapeutic water on this property originates from beneath the Valles Caldera National Preserve about 17 miles up the mountain. Long ago, ancient sea water was trapped on the mountain and became infused with various minerals over eons of time. This is one of the reasons that the water in the village of Jemez Springs is so special. The hot springs offers four therapeutic mineral water pools of varying temperatures with built-in seating. The pool temperatures are maintained at a comfortable 98-105 degrees Fahrenheit.
https://jemezhotsprings.com/
16 locals recommend
Jemez Hot Springs: Home of The Giggling Springs
40 Abousleman LoopThe therapeutic water on this property originates from beneath the Valles Caldera National Preserve about 17 miles up the mountain. Long ago, ancient sea water was trapped on the mountain and became infused with various minerals over eons of time. This is one of the reasons that the water in the village of Jemez Springs is so special. The hot springs offers four therapeutic mineral water pools of varying temperatures with built-in seating. The pool temperatures are maintained at a comfortable 98-105 degrees Fahrenheit.
https://jemezhotsprings.com/
Ten Thousand Waves is inspired by the great Japanese mountain hot spring resorts. Everything they do has been constantly and thoughtfully refined over the last 40 years. Located ten minutes from downtown Santa Fe, but only minutes from the National Forest. There is nothing quite like this on the North American continent. They offer private hot tub suites, massage, indoor and patio dining from izanami, and serene lodging at our inn. They are now offering Transformation--a reset of the nervous system in a totally supportive environment.
https://tenthousandwaves.com/spa
185 locals recommend
Ten Thousand Waves
21 Ten Thousand Waves WayTen Thousand Waves is inspired by the great Japanese mountain hot spring resorts. Everything they do has been constantly and thoughtfully refined over the last 40 years. Located ten minutes from downtown Santa Fe, but only minutes from the National Forest. There is nothing quite like this on the North American continent. They offer private hot tub suites, massage, indoor and patio dining from izanami, and serene lodging at our inn. They are now offering Transformation--a reset of the nervous system in a totally supportive environment.
https://tenthousandwaves.com/spa