Travel Guide

The Taos Downtown Historic District  encompasses an area with a blend of architectural styles reflective of its Spanish Colonial, Mission Revival, Pueblo Revival, and Territorial heritage. Designated as a historic district, it offers a unique glimpse into the evolution of New Mexico under Spanish, Mexican, and American influences.

Taos Pueblo is about a mile north of Taos, New Mexico. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in the United States, it showcases traditional adobe architecture and has been a vibrant center of Puebloan culture for centuries.

Taos Ski Valley is both a village and an alpine ski resort offering a unique blend of mining history and skiing heritage. Founded by Ernie and Rhoda Blake in 1955, it features 110 trails across 24% beginner, 25% intermediate, and 51% advanced/expert terrains.

The Rio Grande Gorge Bridge is a steel deck arch bridge that spans across the Rio Grande Gorge. Standing approximately 600 feet above the Rio Grande, it ranks as the tenth highest bridge in the United States.

La Cueva Cafe in Taos, New Mexico, is known for its fresh homemade Mexican and New Mexican cuisine, prepared with recipes from the Zarazusa family. The cafe emphasizes fresh, cooked-to-order dishes.

Established in 1974, Michael's Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery is regarded as one of Taos's premier dining establishments. Its dedicated staff has offered a menu that has delighted locals and visitors alike for decades.

The Love Apple focuses on local, organic home cooking. They collaborate with local growers and artisan producers to craft menus that showcase the region's produce, emphasizing the use of local ingredients.

Orlando's, acclaimed for its Mexican cuisine since 2005, offers a variety of traditional dishes such as tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and rellenos. This family-operated establishment prides itself on recipes handed down from generations.