Experience Taosmosis
. . . an altered state of consciousness derived from high elevation, jaw-dropping vistas, and an iPad you haven’t touched all weekend.
The Town of Taos offers the perfect accompaniment to a great day on the slopes. With world-class restaurants, shops, museums and galleries, regardless of whether your group is skiing, snowboarding, or relaxing, everyone can have a great stay in Taos this winter. A shuttle carries visitors between the ski valley and the Town of Taos (26 miles each way) for just $1 round trip.
For family fun, the Taos Youth & Family Center offers ice skating, pool tables, movies, video games, and an indoor heated full size pool, with kiddie pool, water slides and a lap pool. Taos’ Storyteller Cinema (
www.storytellertheatres.com) is excellent for those looking for a little break from the activity.
History buffs may want to visit the nearby Kit Carson Museum, Taos Pueblo or the San Fancisco de Asis Church in nearby Ranchos de Taos. The Taos Visitor Center (575-751-9877) offers self-guided and guided walking tours of the Taos Historic District and of Taos Plaza for $15.
No trip to Taos is complete without a visit to Taos Plaza and neighboring streets. With its unique pueblo architecture and shops, it is one of New Mexico’s treasures. Walk the nearby streets for a tour of the town’s most distinctive shops, galleries and museums.
Taos has six museums including the UNM Harwood, Millicent Rogers, Hacienda de los Martinez, Blumenschein Home & Museum, Taos Art Museum (Fechin House) and the Kit Carson Home & Museum – plus Hotel La Fonda de Taos’ private “D.H. Lawrence Room,” a celebration of the Forbidden Art. The Taos Center for the Arts has regularly scheduled live performances, film, theater and many other types of events.
For evening, settle down for a delicious meal at one of Taos’ superb restaurants, followed by live music and entertainment. Wine lovers should be sure visit in January for a sampling from local chefs and vintners. The Taos Winter Wine Festival features outstanding regional wines:
www.skitaos.org/wine_festival.
For more information, and the chance to win $1,000, take the Taosmosis Challenge,
visit www.taos.org.
