Taos
Ageless Beauty & Mystique
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radled by the rugged peaks of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range, Taos has become a center for both the arts and the ultimate in outdoor experiences. Streets lined with galleries, shops, quaint coffee houses and hotels touch the creative spirit within each of us. Huge cottonwood trees, seasonal flowers and crackling fireplaces warm the atmosphere of this high altitude plateau year round. An impressive collection of museums showcase the region’s diverse cultures and multifaceted pool of talent. The shear mysticism of Taos, a centuries-old melding pot of cultural development, natural this page: New highest beauty and an endless supply of brilliant sunshine, has captured the hearts of America’s artists, Mexico’s peaks dominate writers, historians and anyone else who simply want to experience the essence of New Mexico’s the artistic appeal of Taos, captured in enchanted spirit. The multistoried structures of Taos Pueblo, occupied for a millennium, the bold this view from US285 west of the adobe walls of St. Francis de Asis church and the stark contrasts created by the river and its gorge Rio Grande Gorge. fill portfolios and manuscripts with the jewels of this high desert destination. For winter sports, the Enchanted Circle includes the adrenaline-charged slopes of Taos Ski Valley, Red River, Sipapu and Angel Fire and ice-fishing at Eagle Nest Lake. High speed lifts, snowmobiles and hot air balloons complete this plein air sketch of a perfect winter getaway. Summer activities are no less challenging. White water rafting, fly fishing, hiking, biking, horseback and llama treks, and yes, lifts are still running and the nightlife steaming. Live music, excellent food, wine, a round of Las Vegas style gambling and a hot rock massage provide an incredible diversion to sore muscles.
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