Downtown Taos Travel Guide
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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 relaxing 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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries 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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries 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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this romantic area.
Things to do
Top hotels in Downtown Taos
Hotel La Fonda Taos
Perfect location for exploring the Historic Downtown region situated right on the Plaza and a slice of local history itself. Friendly and engaging staff helped make this an exceptional experience!
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
El Monte Sagrado Living Resort & Spa
Absolutely beautiful place. Employees were wonderful and so welcoming. Location was perfect. Would love to come back again.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
The Historic Taos Inn
Staff were friendly, the restaurant food was divine, the accommodations were older but charming, and the location was perfect for walking to the plaza and nearby shops.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Sagebrush Inn & Suites
We enjoyed our stay, the room was immaculate, the adobe walls, the tiled areas and vigas in the room made it feel like home. This was a different type of stay from the "modern" cookie cutter type hotel. I highly recommend this place and room 101. Not sure all the rooms were like this but it was very ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hotel Willa
Hidden gem. Unassuming from the outside but once you pass through the door you see local art and the peaceful, tranquil courtyard with the fire pits, hammocks, pool and hot tub. Bonus it has an amazing view of the mountains and sunrise if you wake up early enough😉☀️
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hotel Don Fernando de Taos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Neat
Reviewed on 25 Mar 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.
