Marci’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Fabulous local collection, rich in history and walking distance from your casita.
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Millicent Rogers Museum
1504 Millicent Rogers RdFabulous local collection, rich in history and walking distance from your casita.
Harwood Museum of Art
238 Ledoux StAmazing collection and special museum.
Taos Pueblo
It is currently closed due to Covid.
Fantastic, world-class skiing. Also, ice skating, snowshoeing. Even you’re not a skier, go up and hang out. It’s so beautiful!
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Taos Ski Valley
116 Sutton PlaceFantastic, world-class skiing. Also, ice skating, snowshoeing. Even you’re not a skier, go up and hang out. It’s so beautiful!
A charming little town, 10 minutes away, with restaurants ( Sol Food, Aceq, Taos Cow (phenomenal locally made ice cream), Abe's (breakfast burritos), shops and galleries ( Logan Wannamaker Pottery)...
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Arroyo Seco
A charming little town, 10 minutes away, with restaurants ( Sol Food, Aceq, Taos Cow (phenomenal locally made ice cream), Abe's (breakfast burritos), shops and galleries ( Logan Wannamaker Pottery)...
Ibridge yeRio Grande Gorge
Cieneguilla Stables
2961 New Mexico 68Taos Art Museum
227 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteAn absolutely stunning drive ( a half day trip)…about and hourish away. This is where Georgia lived and her home is an amazing place to visit. Just amazing!
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Georgia O'Keeffe House Museum
New Mexico 554An absolutely stunning drive ( a half day trip)…about and hourish away. This is where Georgia lived and her home is an amazing place to visit. Just amazing!
If you go, you’ll want to eat at Rancho de Chimayo, you’re welcome!
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El Santuario De Chimayo
15 Santuario DrIf you go, you’ll want to eat at Rancho de Chimayo, you’re welcome!
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa
50 Los Banos DriveTaos Art Museum
227 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteThe Couse-Sharp Historic Site
146 Kit Carson RdBandelier National Monument
15 Entrance RdIf you’re flying into Albuquerque and have a little extra time!
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Tent Rocks
0 NM-22If you’re flying into Albuquerque and have a little extra time!
Museum of International Folk Art
706 Camino LejoFood scene
You have heard about New Mexican cuisine and our famous sauces (red and green). Act like a local and order "Christmas".
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Orlando's
1114 Don Juan Valdez LnYou have heard about New Mexican cuisine and our famous sauces (red and green). Act like a local and order "Christmas".
Local farm to table. Exquisite setting in an old church ( Morada).
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The Love Apple
803 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteLocal farm to table. Exquisite setting in an old church ( Morada).
Perfect place for a locally made cocktail.
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The Lounge by Rolling Still Distillery
110 Paseo Del Pueblo NortePerfect place for a locally made cocktail.
A small, very well-edited grocery in Arroyo Seco. Also, a restaurant and they have prepared takeaway.
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Sol Food Cafe
591 Hondo Seco RdA small, very well-edited grocery in Arroyo Seco. Also, a restaurant and they have prepared takeaway.
This is the real deal. The best chocolate! Truly fantastic. Go in and get a variety plate, sipping chocolates, a trio of mousses! Amazing!
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Chokola'
100-198 Juan Largo LnThis is the real deal. The best chocolate! Truly fantastic. Go in and get a variety plate, sipping chocolates, a trio of mousses! Amazing!
Pizanos
23 NM-150Great pizza and 5 mins from your casita.
Act like a local and go get a breakfast burrito or a Susie!
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Mante's Chow Cart
402 Paseo Del Pueblo SurAct like a local and go get a breakfast burrito or a Susie!
World Cup Café
102 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteHang out like a local and drink the best coffee!
Another local stop for coffee and about 6 minutes from the casita.
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Elevation Coffee
1110 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteAnother local stop for coffee and about 6 minutes from the casita.
Wonderful service, great drinks and they’re always changing menu.
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Lambert's of Taos
123 Bent StWonderful service, great drinks and they’re always changing menu.
Wonderful, locally owned- same owners as Love Apple. More casual fare and wonderful for late breakfast or lunch. Outside tables and fantastic food!
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Manzanita Market
103 N PlazaWonderful, locally owned- same owners as Love Apple. More casual fare and wonderful for late breakfast or lunch. Outside tables and fantastic food!
Aceq Restaurant
480 NM-150The Burger Stand @ Taos Ale House
401 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteWood fired pizza, great salads. At the moment, only to go I believe. Best to check.
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Taos Mesa Brewing Taos Tap Room
201 Paseo Del Pueblo SurWood fired pizza, great salads. At the moment, only to go I believe. Best to check.
The best margaritas- order a Cowboy Buddha or ( my favorite) a Miracle with pomegranate juice.
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Doc Martin's Restaurant
125 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteThe best margaritas- order a Cowboy Buddha or ( my favorite) a Miracle with pomegranate juice.
Cid’s is about 5 mins away. They have organic groceries and takeaway meals. They also have takeaway at their store in Taos Ski Valley.
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Cid's Food Market
623 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteCid’s is about 5 mins away. They have organic groceries and takeaway meals. They also have takeaway at their store in Taos Ski Valley.
This restaurant is very close to the casita, fast and good!
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Toribios
1630 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteThis restaurant is very close to the casita, fast and good!
The food is so good, close, fast! A local favorite.
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Guadalajara Grill
822 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteThe food is so good, close, fast! A local favorite.
Fantastic restaurant in a fantastic location to soak up the sun any time of the year! German fare!
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The Bavarian Restaurant
100 Kachina RdFantastic restaurant in a fantastic location to soak up the sun any time of the year! German fare!
A cool and funky restaurant about 45 minutes from Taos. They truly care about what they serve and it’s a beautiful drive. Along the way is Amole Canyon: a walk in the woods, snowshoeing, cross country skiing. Check hours before you go, Sugar Nymphs closes early.
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Sugar Nymphs Bistro
15046 NM-75A cool and funky restaurant about 45 minutes from Taos. They truly care about what they serve and it’s a beautiful drive. Along the way is Amole Canyon: a walk in the woods, snowshoeing, cross country skiing. Check hours before you go, Sugar Nymphs closes early.
Gutiz
812B Paseo Del Pueblo NorteThe best pizza ( my favorite in town) and great salads!!! The house salad doesn’t sound as exciting as it is-order extra pickles onions.
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Taos Mesa Brewing Taos Tap Room
201 Paseo Del Pueblo SurThe best pizza ( my favorite in town) and great salads!!! The house salad doesn’t sound as exciting as it is-order extra pickles onions.
Breakfast! 3 mins away from the casita and on the way to the ski valley. Outdoor dining in the summer.
Golden Piñon
Breakfast! 3 mins away from the casita and on the way to the ski valley. Outdoor dining in the summer.
So great for food, cocktails, patio. Very close to the casita!
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Medley.
100 NM-150So great for food, cocktails, patio. Very close to the casita!
Shopping
A phenomenal toy store, play structure and nonprofit.
John Dunn Shops
120-124 Bent StTwirl
225 Cam De La PlacitaChocolate + Cashmere
130 Bent StThe Underground
107 B Bent StFantastic men’s clothing.
Beautiful textile from all over the world. Wonderfully edited. Blankets, napkins, scarves, fabrics.
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Common Thread / Uncommon Fabrics
124 Bent StBeautiful textile from all over the world. Wonderfully edited. Blankets, napkins, scarves, fabrics.
Yes, a true local bookshop…filled with people who actually read books!
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op. cit. books Taos
124 Bent StYes, a true local bookshop…filled with people who actually read books!
Repurposed materials into contemporary things you will love…while you save the planet. Win-win!
SECONDS Eco Store
120 Bent StRepurposed materials into contemporary things you will love…while you save the planet. Win-win!
Steppin' Out
120 Bent StShoes and cashmere and accessories!
Six Hand Hat Co.
133 N PlazaYou’re in Taos, of course you want a custom hat made by a true artisan!
Artwares Contemporary Jewelry
129 North PlazaBeautiful jewelry on the Plaza
Overland Sheepskin Co.
1405 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteMaria Samora Jewelry
824 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteMoMo Taos
133 Bent StBeautiful curated jewelry, art, clothing and objects!
Boxie Tees
Art
Ennui Gallery
134 Bent StBeautiful work by Sarah Hart, Mandy Stapleford, Sarah Parker….etc.
MoMo Taos
133 Bent StMagpie Taos
218 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteJones Walker of Taos
127 Bent StA lovely space and they’re not only welcoming, but talented!
And you can also have breakfast or lunch at The Farmhouse Cafe or Sushi Hattori and shop at Overland Sheepskin
Envision Gallery
1405 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteAnd you can also have breakfast or lunch at The Farmhouse Cafe or Sushi Hattori and shop at Overland Sheepskin
MoMo Taos
133 Bent StMoMo Taos
133 Bent StThe Wright Contemporary
203 Fine Art
1335 Gusdorf RdG2 Gallery Santa Fe
Experiences!!!
Geraint Smith Photography
482 NM-150Yes!!!
Solitary Angler
303 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteOjo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa
50 Los Banos DriveEarthship Biotecture
2 Earthship WayWellness
Kyoko Hummel is the best! I have trusted her for 24 years with my guests ( and myself).
Essential Massage and Spa Therapies
824 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte