Just like when it was built 300 years ago, Taos Plaza is still the heart of Taos. Located in the center of the Taos Historic District, the plaza is surrounded by picturesque shops, galleries, and a historic Hotel La Fonda where D.H. Lawrence painted his erotic paintings. Lovely old trees shade the plaza, where you can relax on a bench with an ice cream and watch people passing by. If you are wondering what to do in Taos NM today, this is a great place to start exploring.

There is always something going on in the plaza, but it gets especially lively from May to October when you can enjoy the Taos Plaza Live concerts.

As you stroll from the Plaza through the Taos Historic District, you will notice an interesting mix of architecture of homes in a place where Spanish Colonial Style houses stand next to the houses built in the Territorial, Pueblo Revival, and Mission Revival styles. Map

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