Taos, NM

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City of Taos

At the center of town is Don Fernando de Taos Plaza, host to many festivals and lined with boutiques and galleries. The area bustles with locals and visitors and is the perfect place to begin exploring Taos. Decorated in southwestern style with shops and restaurants of all kinds, the gentle colors of New Mexico ease you into the local relaxed state of mind. North of the Plaza is the city's historic district. Museums and monuments line this main thoroughfare as well as many adobe buildings.

Taos Pueblo

Located just a few miles from the town of Taos, this ancient Native land is an important and beautiful cultural site for the Pueblo Indians. According to archaeologists, the area has been occupied by Indian tribes for over 1,000 years, making it the oldest continuously inhabited area in the United States. Tradition holds strong, and the public is encouraged to view the traditional community. The San Geronimo Chapel and the kiva house of worship are highlights. You'll gain insight to the Pueblo Indian lifestyle as you interact with the Native Americans, browse their crafts, and taste their traditional food.

Taos Ski Valley

Ernie Blake dreamed of a skier's paradise, then came to Taos and built it. Located in the Sangre de Christo Mountain Range, these legendary slopes enjoy an average snowfall of about 320 inches per year, and a ski season that runs through April. The dry desert snow makes the perfect powder base for the clean mountain runs, and limited lift ticket sales means the hills are never overcrowded. During the summertime, the mountains provide many trails for hiking, biking and mountain climbing and you can experience a white-water adventure on the nearby river.

For more information about Taos, NM

Taos Chamber of Commerce

PO Drawer I, Taos, New Mexico 87571, phone 505-758-3873 or toll-free 1-800-732-TAOS, fax 505-758-3872.