Taos has a mystical allure, an indescribable something that draws people in and holds them.
..Read MorePicture it: dozens of hot air balloons tethered in a field outside of Taos, New Mexico, burners crackling in the morning quiet. Then, at a signal, they all take off, turning the sky into a canvas of color.
..Read MoreThe arts have long been a major part of the allure of this fabled Northern New Mexico town. From the Native American culture dating back more than 1,000 years, to the Hispanic Santos of the last 400 plus years, to the Taos Society of Artists and the Taos Moderns of the last 100 years, art has played an integral part in the daily lives of the residents of this picturesque valley.
..Read MoreBe it whitewater rafting in the world-famous Taos Box, or a tranquil float through the spectacular scenery of the Chama and Rio Grande, New Mexico's rivers have it all.
..Read MoreExperience good music, interactive alternative energy displays and great views at the 9th Annual Taos Solar Music Festival in Kit Carson Park in downtown Taos, New Mexico.
..Read MoreTaos Pueblo is the only Native American Community designated as both a World Heritage Site and a National Historic Landmark. Once you see it you'll know why.
..Read MoreStand at the very top of New Mexico? The highest mountain in the State is Wheeler Peak, 13,161 feet, which hides in the range northeast of the Town of Taos. It's accessible from trails beginning at the Village of Taos Ski Valley. Start early and allow a full day to truly enjoy the experience. If you don't have that much time, try the Williams Lake Trail, a four mile hike from the Village.
..Read MoreGet a taste of the Old West on your trip to Taos. Go horseback riding. Take a trail ride or hitch up on a ranch to ride with the ranch hands. Work the cattle with the cowboys. Ride through mountain meadows and streams, Ponderosa pine, blue spruce, and aspens. Take half-day or full-day scenic rides, with mountain views of the Sangre de Cristos.
..Read MoreRent a mountain bike or bring your own. Local bike shops can point you out the door in the right direction to trails in the area. Or, hire a guide to take you on a wilderness tour of the Rio Grande, Sangre de Cristos, and other wild and scenic areas of northern New Mexico. Along with the guide, tours typically include bikes, helmets, water bottles, and transport if necessary.
..Read MoreGrab a guide and spend your day on the rivers of Taos, right in the middle of the Southwest's best trout waters. You can learn to fly fish on high mountain creeks, float tube on private secluded lakes, or spin fish on large rivers. Plus, you'll have a choice of quality handcrafted, custom flyrods or spinning rods. Some outfitters also offer evening outings.
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