Things to Do in Taos, New Mexico

As a guest at Taos Valley Lodge, you’ll always find fun and exciting things to do in and around our beautiful town. Our hotel places you only 20 miles from Taos Ski Valley, and we’re only a few miles away from attractions like Milicent Rogers Museum and the Hardwood Museum of Art. University of Taos is close by, as well as Kit Carson Park for summer concerts.

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Skiing in Taos


  • Taos Ski Valley — 20 Miles
  • Sipapu Ski — 23 Miles
  • Angel Fire Ski — 26 Miles
  • Eagles Nest Ski — 32 Miles
  • Red River Ski — 38 Miles
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Taos Pueblo


Just four miles from our hotel, Taos Pueblo is a living Native American community nestled at the base of the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountain range. Made entirely of adobe, the Pueblo buildings were constructed over 1,000 years ago—visit them to learn much more!

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Taos Museums


  • Nicolai Fechin House — 1.3 Miles
  • Hardwood Museum of Art — 1.4 Miles
  • Kit Carson Home and Museum — 1.4 Miles
  • Hacienda de los Martinez — 3.4 Miles
  • Milicent Rogers Museum — 6.1 Miles
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Additional Attractions


  • Taos Plaza — 1 Mile
  • Rio Grande Gorge Bridge — 2.8 Miles
  • Taos Earthships — 15.3 Miles
  • San Francisco de Asis Church — 3.1 Miles
  • Ojo Caliente Hot Springs — 42 Miles
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Enchanted Circle Drive


Take a scenic drive through the most popular tour in the Taos area when you follow Enchanted Circle Drive. This National Forest Scenic Byway circles Wheeler Park and showcases some of the oldest rocks in the Southwest.

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Annual Events


  • Taos Winter Wine Festival — January
  • Taos Freeride Competitions — March
  • Red River Memorial Motorcycle Rally — May
  • Taos Pueblo Pow Wow — July
  • Barn Dance Festival —September  
  • Taos Balloon Rally — October
  • Las Losadas in Taos — November
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