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A little about Taos

Throughout our long history, Taos has been a destination for travelers wanting the powerful experience of seeing new places and meeting new people. When you get to Taos, you can get a sense of these ancestors of present-day Taoseños by taking a stroll through the historic district, see our galleries, shops and restuarants. Taos adventures are infinite. Magnificent landscapes and natural surroundings invite an endless possibility of outdoor adventures from adrenaline-filled rafting on the Rio Grande and breathtaking moonlit snowshoeing to hiking picturesque mountain peaks and world-class downhill skiing. The inspirational and indescribable “Taos light” has compelled many to make Taos home.

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The history of Taos

6,000 years ago: Nomadic hunter-gatherers pass through the area leaving behind arrowheads, potshards and pictographs. 900 years ago: The people of Taos Pueblo and Picuris Pueblo inhabit their villages. 1540: Conquistador Hernando de Alvarado follows the Rio Grande north to Taos Valley. When he sees the sun shining on the straw in the adobes at Taos Pueblo, he believes he has found the famed Cities of Gold. 1680: The Pueblo people unite to drive out the Spanish. 1696: Don Diego de Vargas of Spain resettles the area around Taos Pueblo, Taos Plaza and Ranchos de Taos. Early 1800s: Taos becomes the headquarters for mountain men, such as Kit Carson, who marries Taoseña Josefa Jaramillo. 1826: Padre Antonio Jose Martinez begins serving the Taos parish. He starts the first newspaper west of the Mississippi, an offshoot of which is still in existence today.

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Taos, New Mexico
87571

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Businesses in Taos, New Mexico

Here is a collection of downtown Taos, New Mexico businesses. Clicking on the thumbnail image, or the blue "View Member" will take you to that businesses page. We've included some jump links so that you can easily navigate to different categories of businesses. Those, can be found directly below as icons. Or, there is a list of categories in the menu bar.

 

David Anthony Fine Art

Art

Incredible collection of gifted artists

 

La Tierra Mineral Gallery

Art

Minerals, fossils, carvings, artisan jewelry and more

 

Taos Artisans Cooperative Gallery

Art

Taos oldest artist cooperative art gallery

 

Adobe & Pines Inn

Lodging

Named one of the Top Ten Most Romantic B&Bs

 

American Artists Gallery House B&B

Lodging

One of Taos' most romantic Bed & Breakfast Inns

 

Old Taos Guesthouse B&B

Lodging

Find your quiet space or find an adventure,we're all about that

 

Sabroso Restaurant & Bar

Lodging

Fine dining menus featuring contemporary American cuisine

 

The Historic Taos Inn

Lodging

The Taos Inn is legendary and has been inviting guests sine 1936

 

5 Star Burgers

Restaurants

Named one of the best in New Mexico by USA today

 

Abe's Cantina y Cocina

Restaurants

A local favorite for a reason, great tacos

 

Byzantium

Restaurants

Intimate 7 table restaurant

 

Caffe Renato

Restaurants

Specializing in traditional Northern Italian cuisine

 

Dara Thai

Restaurants

Traditional Thai cusine

 

Dragonfly Cafe & Bakery

Restaurants

European style cafe and bakery

 

El Gamal

Restaurants

Vegetarians rejoice

 

Eske's Brew Pub & Eatery

Restaurants

Eske's is the place for people of all ages

 

Old Martina's Hall

Restaurants

Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner in this historic adobe

 

Taos Mesa Brewing

Restaurants

A microbrewery, restaurant & indoor/outdoor

 

Artwares Contemporary Jewelry

Shopping

From Tuscany to Taos, the finest in contemporary design

 

Gearing Up Bicycle Shop

Shopping

Taos's complete bike shop

 

Larry Martinez Jewelry

Shopping

Best known for his complex museum quality jewelry

 

Michelle's

Shopping

Awesome women's boutique in the heart of downtown Taos

 

Mudd N Flood Mountain Shop

Shopping

Your all weather, all activity, outdoor store

 

Substance of Taos

Shopping

Wonderful, wearable and collectible clothing

 

Treats & Sweets

Shopping

Let us treat you to sweets

 

Weaving Southwest

Shopping

Family owned and operated in the beauty of the mountains