Absolutely loved being in this environment. So great to see a part of history. It does cost $12 for…read moreadults to get in. They give you a pamphlet to do a self guided tour and things are pretty straightforward. I loved it. Definitely a great activity for families or friends.

This is the real deal. Want to see how things were on the frontier? Check this place out. A family…read moreof merchant traders did well, and left a legacy for us all to see.

Great museum that flies under the radar of the more well-known museums in town. But this place…read morehoused in a rambling old ranch house, has tons of historical Native art as well as contemporary art, pottery and jewelry of the west. Millicent Rogers was a very interesting and creative (and wealthy!) woman who defied the norms for women of her time and championed Native art and artists. She even designed stunning jewelry and an automobile herself.

Put this museum at the top of your list for amazing historical artwork of New Mexico. The museum…read moreis a treasure; a Top 10 of the best museums I've visited. Be ready for a top-rate gift shop - Lots of fine, custom crafted work.

My friend Bob had never been to New Mexico before and wanted to see an "iconic" pueblo. Taos…read morePueblo immediately came to mind and a place that Gayle and I had not been for over 18 years. It was a bit of a drive up (via the High Road), but well worth the time and effort. These multi-story homes are more than a thousand years old. None of the homes in the Taos Pueblo are vacant - five or six families live on the Pueblo full time, while the others live in town (with running water and electricity) but stay in their ancestral home many weeks throughout the year for important celebrations. We about the history of the Taos (or Tewa) people from our guide, Riley. That started at the Saint Geronimo Chapel and onward to the old church grounds, that hold the crumbling ruins of the original San Geronimo Chapel. Built in 1619 by Spanish priests using forced Native labor, it was destroyed during the 1680 Pueblo Revolt and again in 1847 by the U.S. Army (with women and children inside). In between were information on Pueblo ovens, family ties, and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) movement. There were also various shop sprinkled throughout, with a few pleasant surprises, like one run by an established Santa Fe painter, and some nicely done local jewelry and other art. There was a lot to see here and I appreciated the leisurely pace, while being respectful of restricted areas and honoring any cultural-related requests by our hosts.

They really need to update their website. They are closed till September 1 2026. We drove out of…read moreour way to see this and they are closed till September not very good when traveling. I won't be back

Cool stop right off the Taos Plaza. This former artist's residence was one of the birthplaces of…read morethe Taos community of artists. Doesn't take very long to walk through, but presents a nice collection of early southwestern art as well as a window into daily lives a century ago.

This museum and home was astonishing. Both Blumenschein and his wife were painters, really, really…read moretalented painters. The home itself was a work of art...the decorative details astounded. And, the book collection warmed this literature major's heart. An entire set of O. Henry's! A treasure.

A short detour from the High Road to Taos. The Pueblo is set in a valley and surrounded by…read moremountains, quite serene. Our visit was to view the Buffalo Herd, the Pueblo is a member of the intertribal buffalo council. We saw about 8 grazing in the field. Would be even lovelier in the snow. New Mexico is full of history and spirituality and any opportunity to see the buff pleases us.

We visited the Picuris Pueblo while in Taos for an night. This is a bit of a drive outside of…read moreTaos, but it was gorgeous. You think of New Mexico as being a desert, and this drive shows you that New Mexico is not just sand and sage. There is not much to see at this Pueblo. We got there after the museum closed. There are a few buildings left, and the church. We didn't get out of the car, we just drove through since it is so small. It is said that this Pueblo is well over a thousand years old. It moved me to be around a structure that is that old. It's a bit overwhelming at first. If you are in Taos and looking for something outside of the art galleries and the Plaza, take the drive to see this Pueblo.

We came in for a visit and were greeted like family from the moment we arrived. We had the…read moreopportunity to walk through their incredible workspace and see where all of their beautiful pieces are made. Kevin and Jo are especially kind and thoughtful--when I was looking for a specific size olive oil dispenser, they each happily went out of their way to check in the back for one. It's always a joy to admire their amazing craftsmanship and hear the story behind their work. They are an absolute hoot, and this place is a must-visit when you're in the area!

This is a gem of a place to swing in next time your in the area, the owner was so nice and…read moreknowledgeable, he took us for a tour of the facility and you get to see the amount of time and labor that goes into these pieces. Well worth the stop , I think the prices were good for all the hard labor involved

This is another great stop as you visit the San Francisco de Asis Mission Church in Rancho de Taos…read more There's a great eclectic mix of antiques, collectibles, NM curios, along with a featured artist or two. You never know what you will find, high-end top notch art work by local artists...books from the region...street signs...pottery...cigar boxes... Make sure you browse thoroughly!

While visiting "San Francisco de Asis Church" in Taos (go see the glowing painting... seeeriously),…read morewe stumbled upon the Two Graces store. It was absolutely one of my favorite shops while visiting Taos. It was filled with all sorts of little knick knacks and treasures. My eyes were on a Mickey Mouse inspired ring (which I will go back for so keep your paws off!!). My wife ended up picking up some rare out of print book and a few southwestern style gifts for her sister. The owner is a complete nutball who had my wife & I rolling with laughter telling us stories about the town. Two Graces is just one of those unique stores that keeps bringing me back to Taos!

Beautiful shop. Authentic Native made items, jewelry and peace pipes. Nice friendly owner and…read moreperfect atmosphere. One of a kind items. Beautiful location in Taos, NM.

Its the only place on the plaza that is Native owned. Dean is quite an artist and always has some…read morebeautiful carved pipes that he has created. Dont miss it for sure!