There’s nothing better than exploring while you’re on vacation, and New Mexico offers some of the best dining, shopping, historic sites and scenic drives in the country! And, there’s always local music influenced by the rich heritage of the Southwest somewhere.
We’ll give you the highlights of our favorite spots, all within driving distance of Taos, to enrich your stay and make sure you don’t miss a thing while you relax in the Land of Enchantment.
Santa Fe
In Santa Fe you’ll find everything from tourist traps to high end galleries. Here are a few of our favorite stops!
Total Miles From Taos: 70
Time To Get There: 1 hour 30 min
Albuquerque
Whether you fly into Albuquerque or drive through it to reach Taos, you’ll probably want to make a stop at some of our favorite places! And, as always, our goal is to find uniquely ABQ experiences to make your trip special.
Total Miles From Taos: 133
Time To Get There: 2 hours 33 min
Red River
Red River is one of those places where you can hang around during the summer months and feel as if you’ve just entered a mining town in the 1800’s. Or, it can feel like a quaint, but bustling early ski town full of locals during the winter. It has a no frills, hang kind of vibe.
Total Miles From Taos: 36
Time To Get There: 50 min
Great Sand Dunes National Monument
The Great Sand Dunes National Monument is located in Alamagorda CO, just north of Taos. It was formed by …
Total Miles From Taos: 109
Time To Get There: 1 hour 56 min
Bandelier National Monument
Located SW of Taos, this is one of the oldest known settlements in the Southwest.
Total Miles From Taos: 71
Time To Get There: 1 hour 31 min
Los Alamos
Located SW of Taos, this is
Total Miles From Taos: 64
Time To Get There: 1 hour 23 min
Petroglyph National Monument
Located SW of Taos, this is
Total Miles From Taos: 134
Time To Get There: 2 hours 2 min