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Photo: Town of Taos
Take the High Road to Taos
With almost 300 days of sunshine a year, Taos welcomes visitors with its high desert beauty, world-class skiing and snowboarding, historic landmarks, rafting, hiking and some of the finest shopping in the Southwest. From Santa Fe, take the 56-mile High Road to Taos, shown here, or drive just a portion for stunning views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, pueblo villages, small farms, Carson National Forest, old adobe churches, galleries and more.
Buy a red chile ristra (a string of dried pods) from a local shop, sip an herbal "cuppa" at Tea-O-Graphy and look for art, clothing and collectibles in the historic district at Taos Plaza. Use our guide to find the best things to see and do in Taos.
