Cultural Experiences

Art in Taos

In the Footsteps of Historic Taos Artists

On this walking tour around the Taos historic district you will visit the homes if some of the artists that blazed the trail for the hundreds of artists that live and work in Taos today.

Discover Centuries of Art in Taos

The history of art in Taos in no way is limited to the twentieth century. As a crossroads and trading center for many centuries, Taos has artistic eras dating to long before recorded history.

Historical Taos

In the Footsteps of the Original Residents

There is evidence of inhabitants of the Taos Valley dating back approximately 9,000 years. The ancestors of today's Taos Pueblo Indians, known as the Anasazi, established cultures in Chaco Canyon, Salmon R

uins and Canyon de Chelly.

In the Footsteps of Taos History

The Taos Historic District gives us many reminders of this fascinating past and all within easy walking distance of the Taos Plaza. Join us as we walk in the tracks made over hundreds of years.

In the Footsteps of the Original Residents

Join us as we visit a few of the sites where the history of the valley's original inhabitants is most evident.

Museums and Churches

A Stroll Through Time at the Taos Museums

Step back into the past as you tour these museums and experience the daily lives, history, art and culture of local residents ranging from nearly forgotten civilizations to recent arrivals.

On the Trail with Kit Carson

Kit Carson was one of the most important characters in the history of the west from the 1830s to the 1860s.

In Search of Literary Taos

Come with us as we journey back through a sometimes raucous century of literature – Taos style

Mabel Dodge Luhan and her Geniuses

The history of the much of the culture and counter-culture of twentieth century Taos can be traced to the Mabel Dodge Luhan House.

Pilgrimage to the Mission Churches

Many examples of these early missions are still apparent as you travel around the countryside

The Characters of Taos

Some Taos Outlaws Fought the Law and Won

John Dunn arrived in Taos in 1887. He was looking for a place to hide while evading some very serious charges in Texas.

Scaring Up Some Taos Ghosts

Any town with a long and colorful history such as Taos is bound to have a few people who simply refuse to leave, even after they have passed into the afterlife.

Kandahar Condos - Groups

Ideal for small groups, weddings and reunions.

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Taos Pueblo

Taos Pueblo is the only living Native American community designated both a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and a National Historic Landmark.

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