Taos Overview, Facts, Vacation Information of Taos, NM

The town of Taos is quickly becoming a popular tourist destination in the Southwest due to its history, architecture and world-class snow at nearby Taos Ski Valley.
Phillip Capper

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Taos has long been a draw for artists and individuals seeking a simple life among the beautiful and peaceful terrain that is northern New Mexico. Mabel Dodge Luhan, Kit Carson, D.H. Lawrence, Dennis Hopper and Julia Roberts are just a few of the individuals to have made Taos their home.

The relatively remote town is located about a three-hours drive north of Albuquerque and an hour or so north of Santa Fe. Taos draws visitors for the Taos Pueblo’s annual Pow Wow and for the many artists and writers workshops held in the area. Skiers pilgrimage to nearby Taos Ski Valley, while others come to fish, hike or relax among the big Southwestern sky.

Stay in a pueblo-style bed-and-breakfast, a charming inn with a Kiva fireplace in your room or at the decidedly upscale El Monte Segrado. Visit art galleries, buy one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces made by native artisans, listen to local musicians and unwind with a spa treatment and let the spirit of Taos wash over you.