Downtown Taos Travel Guide
Taos
Visit Downtown Taos
Popular places to visit
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
Learn about the local history of Taos when you take a trip to Rio Grande Gorge Bridge. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Taos Historic Museums
You can browse the exhibits at Taos Historic Museums, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Taos. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this romantic area.
Taos Art Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Taos Art Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Taos. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this romantic area.
Taos Plaza
You can find out about the history of Taos with a trip to Taos Plaza. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this romantic area.
Taos Plaza Theater and Arts Center
Get tickets for a show at Taos Plaza Theater and Arts Center, a theatre with a story to tell in Taos. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Bent Gallery and Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Bent Gallery and Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Taos. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this romantic area.
Things to do
Racecourse half day class 3 most popular in New Mexico
Top hotels in Downtown Taos
Hotel La Fonda Taos
"Desk clerk was nice. Had to pay for parking $10"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Taos Valley Lodge
"Overnighted there. Decent restaurant adjoining the hotel. Smallish bathroom but beds were good."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
El Monte Sagrado Living Resort & Spa
"Great property with an excellent staff. Brian was especially helpful as our shuttle driver. We would definitely that there again. The pool and hot tub was great with beautiful surrounding."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
El Pueblo Lodge
"Thus is a historic property, loaded with charm and character. The rooms are a bit dated, but huge and spotless, and the beds are so comfy. Breakfast is outstanding, (tamales, burritos, cooked to order omelets) and enjoying coffee in the patio area is a fantastic start to the day!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
The Historic Taos Inn
"Parking is in a gravel lot, may be hard to roll heavy bags Property is super cute, loved the evening music entertainment. The courtyard areas were wonderful to relax after a long day of exploring."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hotel Don Fernando de Taos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"I arrived very early but was still able to check in when I arrived! Check-in was fast and easy. The only negative I have is that the living rom (I had a 1-bedroom) was dark. The lights were a bit dim. Other than that the property is very nice and walkable. The property and rooms are decorated nicely, ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Taos
Downtown Taos Historic District
If you're spending some time in Downtown Taos Historic District, Taos Plaza and Taos Historic Museums are top sights worth seeing.
La Loma Plaza Historic District
While La Loma Plaza Historic District may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Taos Historic Museums and Taos Plaza.
