What to do in Taos

A proper answer to the question originates from two key pieces of information:  how long are you here and what are you most interested in.

In this first entry I'm simply going to list things and provide links.  If you need more information, please search the blog by keyword for later entries or please contact me directly via telephone (800) 645-4803, e-mail or our Ask the Innkeeper feature from our website.

One Night:
Because La Posada de Taos has only six guest rooms, we cannot take advance reservations for one-night stays.  We understand that you might not be able to stay more than one night and we really wish that we could be included in your advance planning.  

We do take single-night stays, but they are only if an available room is booked within a day or two of the actual stay.  We recommend that you read the reviews of various places on TripAdvisor.com for Taos County and that you then pick ONE thing from the lists below.

Two Nights or More:
1. Arrive in the early afternoon and visit the Taos Pueblo.  Be sure to call ahead to confirm they are open.  The Taos Pueblo Tourism Office phone number is (575) 758-1028.

2. Arrive at La Posada de Taos during check-in time between 4 and 6 pm.  If you haven't already made dinner reservations, be sure to ask me about the menus and our recommendations for choices in and immediately around Taos Plaza.  If it's a holiday weekend, you'll need to do this BEFORE coming to Taos.

3.  Stroll over to Taos Plaza and visit shops and galleries and find your dinner destination. We don't recommend that you drive on your first night -- just relax and stay close to home.  There are at least two venues that feature live music each night within a 5 minute stroll of La Posada.

4. Next Day: Pick One . . . or Two . . . or More

Museums and the Arts: We always recommend that you visit members of the Museum Association of Taos where you can buy a single pass that will get you into all of them.  But, if you only have time to get to one museum, pick one of these three:  The Harwood Museum of Art, The Taos Art Museum or the Millicent Rogers Museum. 

Eco-Tourism:  If museums aren't your thing, then there are more eco-adventures here than you can possibly complete in a week:

Downhill Skiing  -- there are 4 ski resorts close by
Cross-Country Skiing -- both public and private areas open
White Water Rafting -- there are a dozen whitewater outfitters here
Horseback Riding -- there are several horse outfitters here
Llama Trekking - National Geographic Magazine's Bucket List
Hiking -- easy to difficult
Hot Air Ballooning -- there are several ballooning companies here
Mountain Biking -- miles and miles of world-class trails
Golfing -- Taos Country Club or in Angel Fire

Driving Tours:  if you want to see some beautiful scenery, we have two of the country's most scenic drives right here.

The High Road to Taos
The Enchanted Circle

Shopping:  Taos has lots of small shops and galleries where local artists and artisans have their world-class creations on sale.  Almost all of these businesses are within an easy walk of La Posada de Taos.

Workshops and Classes:  Taos has a thriving community of Master Artists, including painters, sculptors, potters, jewelry makers, and chefs who teach their craft.  Although we're working on making a single clearinghouse for these classes available to our guests, we recommend that you contact galleries directly for art classes. 

Spas:  There are dozens of businesses in Taos dedicated to top-notch spa services.  We recommend that you start with the Taos Vacation Guide listing as a reference of what' available.

During 2011, La Posada de Taos will be offering Cooking Classes to its guests upon Request.  Costs will vary based upon themes and number of students.

Special Events, Festivals, Openings, Etc.: there are whole calanders full of things such as this weekend's Taos Shortz Film Festival or Independent Films at the Taos Community Auditorium or any number of incredible winter events at the world-class Taos Ski Valley Resort.

Complete Listings:  You can find the best listings of things to do and special events at the Taos County Chamber of Commerce and the Taos Vacation Guide.  The Taos Ski Valley Chamber of Commerce also works hard to provide up-to-date information. 



5.  Repeat to Your Heart's Content or as Time Allows

6.  Come back on work on the list a little more.