Taos, New Mexico

Taos is a magical escape from the real world and is rich with natural beauty, history, a very diverse culture, and rejuvenating energy.Taos boasts 300 days of sun each year and has coo mountain summers and a beautiful blanket of snow in the winter. The weather is perfect for outdoor activities, spend all summer hiking, biking, and enjoying nature, then take part in winter sports such as skiing and sledding in the winter. Here you will also find world class art galleries, historic tours, shopping, museums, and excellent New Mexican restaurants. While visiting Taos make sure and check out the Taos Pueblo. It is the only living Native American community that has been designated a World Heritage Site and chosen as a National Historic Landmark. It is a group of multi-story adobe buildings that have been lived in for more than 1,000 years by the Taos Indians. If you visit Taos at the right time you will likely catch one of their annual events, such as the Taos Winter Wine Festival, Taos Solar Music Festival, Taos Pueblo Pow Wow, and the Fiesta de Taos are just a few.

Lodging

Taos is made up of several close communities, all which have great lodging available at great prices. To see a full list of lodging choices check out Taos Chamber of Commerce, Taos Ski Valley Chamber of Commerce, and El Monte Sagrado Living Resort and Spa. Bed and Breakfasts abound in Taos, and for travelers who want to go that route may choose American Artists Gallery House, Cottonwood Inn, Adobe and Pines Inn, or Casa Benavides Inn. For travelers looking for cheap hotels try Quality Inn Taos, Paragon Inn, Sagebrush Inn, Sun God Lodge, or Inn on the Rio.

Travel

The Taos Regional Airport serves all of Taos County and is located just six miles from the town of Taos. Travelers looking for cheap flights into Taos will want to check flights with airlines that have connecting flights out of Phoenix or Tucson. Since Taos Regional is a relatively small airport, make sure and reserve tickets in advance to get the best price and dates that you want.

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