If you are in Taos, you must see this museum and learn all you can about Christopher "Kit" Carson…read more A highlight of our visit was definitely Dave, who greeted us and gave us instructions on how to best enjoy our visit. He is so passionate about the history of Kit Carson and his influence on the area and the expansion of the West. The tour starts with a short history channel video and then continues with a walk through the house. Painstaking renovations have been taking place and are still underway on the property. You will see many artifacts, photos, and wall signage explaining the history of what you are looking at along the way. Make this a stop on your visit to Taos!

Before heading back to Southern Colorado, I asked my fiancé if he was interested in visiting the…read moreKit Carson Home & Museum. It was a beautiful day on March 20, 2024, in downtown Taos, NM. Unbeknownst to me, he had been there as a young boy. Now that he's old - lol - he didn't remember the museum bring set up the way it was. We arrived at approximately 3:20PM which was forty minutes from closing time. Dave, the lone museum staff member, explained that he would stay as long as we needed, but not accept any new visitors after a certain time. Tickets to the non-profit museum were $10 per adult. Cash or card was accepted. Dave made our visit a 5-star experience. He loves history. He has read several of the books if not all of them from the gift shop. He recommended "Blood & Thunder" by Hampton Sides which was an historical account of Kit Carson's life, "yet reads like a novel." We first watched a 20-minute documentary in the theater across the courtyard highlighting Carson's key adventures. The women's restroom was nearby and reasonably clean. Then we trekked back over to the museum. If you're over 5'6" watch your head because the doorways are low. There were minimal artifacts scattered throughout, but we enjoyed it nonetheless. Parking was a bit of a hassle as there was no lot - only metered street parking a ways down. And in the last words of Kit Carson, "Goodbye, friends, adios amigos."

**TAOS MUNICIPAL LANDFILL**…read more For the trash that doesn't fit in your trash can and for the times you clean out your life and realize you're hoarding old, outdated, broken, incomplete stuff, nobody wants not even your kids for "sentimental reasons" because it doesn't go with their style ;p *EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE! Very helpful staff *HOURS: MON-SAT 9AM-4PM CLOSED SUNDAY and when wind speed reaches 25 mph *WASTE ACCEPTED: Green Municipal Solid Construction Demolition Scrap tires Scrap metal Sludge

Taos is a beautiful place with very nice people and wonderful food and art. A gem. The art…read moregalleries of Taos Plaza, Tewa Kitchen, Taos Pueblo, and the natural beauty is all very special.

Read a lot about Taos before coming by, but it wasn't a great visit. The town was depressing and…read moreunimpressive. We hit a lotta areas while we were here, but everything was average at best. One day was more than enough to view all the highlights this town has to offer since there's nothing that will make you want to stay for a long period of time. Just expected more from this town.

EAGLE NEST! I have…read morealways wanted to live there. Just because of the name. Stranger: Where are you headed? You: Home, been away on business. Stranger: Where are you from? You: Eagle Nest, New Mexico. I want to be able to say that. Eagle Nest Eagle Nest. Eagle Nest. Just the sound of it rings on your tongue . . . so much more romantic than Smithville, or St. Louis or New York. Say it: Eagle Nest. Listen: Eagle Nest. The Village of Eagle Nest is located in the northern end of the Moreno Valley - - the gateway to the Enchanted Circle. A recreation and scenic paradise. * Angel Fire, Red River and Taos Ski Resorts are part of the Circle. * Wheeler Peak, 13,161' - smack dab in the middle of the Enchanted Circle. * Eagle Nest Lake - a fisherman's dream. Filled with kokanee & coho salmon, cutthroat & rainbow trout. Too much stuff going on, you say. Too many tourists. Crowded. NOT ON YOUR LIFE . . . this beautiful little high mountain Village of EAGLE NEST has a population . . . . are you ready? A population of just 298. Two hundred and ninety-eight. I have always wanted to live in Eagle Nest - ever since I was a wee one. Doesn't it just have a ring to it? Eagle Nest Eagle Nest Eagle Nest So quiet and peaceful and wild. "My hometown is the Village of Eagle Nest, New Mexico." I WISH I COULD WRITE THAT ON MY LETTERS.

Cool stop right off the Taos Plaza. This former artist's residence was one of the birthplaces of…read morethe Taos community of artists. Doesn't take very long to walk through, but presents a nice collection of early southwestern art as well as a window into daily lives a century ago.

This museum and home was astonishing. Both Blumenschein and his wife were painters, really, really…read moretalented painters. The home itself was a work of art...the decorative details astounded. And, the book collection warmed this literature major's heart. An entire set of O. Henry's! A treasure.

We loved this plaza. Very beautiful, local shops and artists. Many original pieces, as well as…read morevintage pieces, and some antiques. Easy parking. Worth a visit.

I had not been here in ten years and wanted to come back to see what has changed. Unfortunately,…read morethe actual plaza was not open (it is being refurbished); however, it was not a high season so it was calm with very few people shopping. Came across a couple of gems but otherwise just a tourist trap with souvenir shops (you can find souvenirs cheaper at Walmart down the street). I am set for another 10 years lol! Sunday parking is also gratis! We easily found a parking spot.

The Taos Art Museum and Fechin House are absolutely beautiful. The historic home was fascinating to…read moreexplore, and we really enjoyed our visit. Our visit did come with one disappointment that I hope the museum can help future visitors avoid..... A heads up for Mark Maggiori fans: * My husband and I drove two days from California hoping to see an original Mark Maggiori painting. * The Taos Art Museum is one of the first places that appears on Google when searching for where to view his work in Taos. * The museum's website and Google listing also suggested that his artwork was part of the collection. Unfortunately, after speaking with a docent, we learned that the museum hasn't displayed a Mark Maggiori painting in many years! They then referred us to try Parsons Gallery of the West, but they didn't have any of his work either. The gallery manager explained that Mark Maggiori is now representing himself and is no longer exhibiting locally. I completely understand that exhibitions change over time, but I would kindly encourage the museum to update its website and work with Google to correct this information. It would save other visitors from making a special trip expecting to see artwork that is no longer on display. In the end, I learned I probably should have called ahead, but I also trusted the museum's website and Google's information. Hopefully this review helps the next Mark Maggiori fan avoid the same disappointment. Despite that, the museum itself is well worth visiting. The Fechin House alone is an incredible piece of art and history!

This place blew me away. Their collection was not that extensive - go to the Millicent Rogers Home…read morefor that. It's the house and studio that will amaze you. All hand carved wood for everything. Incredible layout; spacious and cozy at the same time.

Why does this Library allow books that SEXUALIZE CHILDREN??…read moreEspecially in the CHILDREN'S SECTION??? ABHORRENT. We will not be returning until this is remedied!

Not a Tesla charging station. Maybe they have adaptors I don't know. Two chargers at this location.read more