What are the best things to do in Taos?
Top picks in Taos include Kit Carson Home and Museum, Kit Carson Park & Cemetery, Taos Art Museum at Fechin House, E.L. Blumenschein Home & Museum. See the full list and itinerary on this Taos travel guide.
Why visit Taos
Travel guide for Taos, United States — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Taos is a stop in United States, not a country-in-a-weekend. Plan about 2 days. If time is short, prioritise Kit Carson Home and Museum, Kit Carson Park & Cemetery, Taos Art Museum at Fechin House instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 120–280 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures
Weather
Diverse — temperate to subtropical
Experiences
Things to do in Taos
1
Kit Carson Home and Museum
2
Kit Carson Park & Cemetery
3
Taos Art Museum at Fechin House
4
E.L. Blumenschein Home & Museum
5
Harwood Museum of Art
Plan your trip
Taos itinerary (2 days)
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Kit Carson Home and Museum
- Visit Kit Carson Park & Cemetery
- Visit Taos Art Museum at Fechin House
- Eat at Alley Cantina
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit E.L. Blumenschein Home & Museum
- Visit Harwood Museum of Art
- Eat at El Taoseño Cafe and Lounge
Budget
Taos trip cost
Budget
USD 55–90
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 120–280
per person / day
Luxury
USD 320–530+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Taos, United States. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Taos
Estimated total (USD)
$3,300
≈ $1,650 per person · $471 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $200/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Taos mid-range ground costs (budget 55–90 · mid 120–280 · luxury 320–530+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Alley Cantina
El Taoseño Cafe and Lounge
Michael's Kitchen
Taos Pizza Outback
Bent St. Cafe & Deli
Antonio's
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Don Fernando de Taos Hotel
Kachina Lodge
Taos Inn
Hotel La Fonda
La Dona Luz Inn
Nightlife
- Adobe Bar
- Eske's Brew Pub and Eatery
Museums & culture
- Kit Carson Home and Museum
- Taos Art Museum at Fechin House
- E.L. Blumenschein Home & Museum
- Harwood Museum of Art
In pictures
Taos gallery
Photos: MARELBU, Quinn Dombrowski from Berkeley, USA, Doug Kerr — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Taos travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Taos?
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures.
How many days do I need in Taos?
Plan at least 2 days in Taos for the highlights on our suggested itinerary; add more time for day trips.
Where should I stay in Taos?
Popular stays in Taos include Don Fernando de Taos Hotel, Kachina Lodge, Taos Inn. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Taos cost?
On the ground in Taos (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 55–90 per person per day, mid-range about 120–280, and luxury about 320–530+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Taos, United States. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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