Taos, New Mexico - Online Travel and Lodging Guide

Exploring the harmonious cultures and communities that make up Taos, N.M. is like uncovering one splendid treasure after another. Staying in Taos hotels, bed and breakfasts, inns, or lodges is just the beginning of a descent into the art, culture, architecture, and scenery that the area is known for. Many Taos accommodations feature local art and are decorated with vibrant colors that complement the city's famous turquoise skies, blazing sunsets, and colorful landscapes. Taos bed and breakfasts are often the top choice among tourists, since the area is known as the Bed and Breakfast Capital of the World. However, there are plenty of Taos lodges, hotels, motels, and inns to choose from, including accommodations situated just a step away from the slopes in Taos Ski Valley.

Visiting Taos New Mexico

Novelist D.H. Lawrence stated "You cannot come to Taos without feeling that here is one of the chosen spots on Earth." Artist Georgia O'Keeffe reportedly voiced the words "The color! The color!" when she first feasted her eyes on New Mexico's legendary scenery. The magical allure of Taos dates back more than 1,000 years, when native people built Taos Pueblo - multistoried adobe buildings that remain inhabited today. Taos quickly grew into an artistic community after it enchanted artists Ernest L. Blumenschein and Bert G. Phillips in 1898 with its fantastic scenery and rich culture. Presently, it is estimated that the Taos area boasts more artists per capita than Paris, France. However, Taos' gorgeous New Mexican landscapes provide more than an artist's backdrop; they are also ideal places for outdoor recreation such as hiking, biking, rafting, and skiing. Taos is just a short distance from Taos Ski Valley - known for world-class alpine adventures and the renowned Ernie Blake Ski School. Taos also continues to preserve its unique cultural history through its art, architecture, museums, special festivals, and cuisine.