Things to Do in Taos

I’ve been a travel writer for 25 years, and Taos always stays with me. If you’re dreaming of a high-desert escape with deep soul and stunning scenery, let me tell you—you’re on the right path. You’ll find that these Taos vacation ideas blend nature, culture, and creativity in the most magical ways.

Highlights I Recommend:

• When you visit Taos Pueblo, you’re stepping into living history. I’ve walked those sunbaked paths and felt the stories in the adobe walls—don’t miss it.
• If you ski or snowboard, I promise Taos Ski Valley delivers the kind of powder and vertical that gets your heart racing. I’ve carved some of my favorite winter lines there.
• I always make time to wander Ledoux Street and the Taos Plaza. You’ll find galleries and studios where artists still work with soul—you might even meet them.
• You’ll thank yourself for soaking in the natural hot springs by the Rio Grande. I’ve done it after a long hike, and nothing compares. Ojo Caliente is worth the drive too.
• Take a hike along the Rio Grande Gorge. I remember standing on that bridge and just taking it all in—you will too. The views stretch forever.