How to Travel in Taos New Mexico
This is an article on how to travel from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Taos, New Mexico. Taos has the most beautiful and exciting scenery ever. The Taos Pueblo is an Abode village that has a creek running through the land, where Native American Indians still live. If you get lost the Chamber of Commerce is at your finger tips. The sunrise and sunsets are a magnificent sight. You won't regret your trip to Taos, New Mexico.
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How to travel to Taos, New Mexico
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Take I-25 to Santa Fe, New Mexico, exit on 599 North to by-pass Santa Fe; Hwy. 285 to Hwy. 68 to Taos. The distance from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Taos, New Mexico is 135 miles. New Mexico is truly the state of four seasons. You'll see snow in the Winter and the Spring brings you the scent of lavender and wild flowers of yellow blooming. The Summer is just right for swimming, fishing, hiking and the fantastic Pow-Wow that takes place in July. The Native Americans get together with their traditional costumes to do their dance. It's an exciting time, to enjoy their foods and crafts. So come and enjoy the fun. Oh we mustn't forget Autumn, with it's browns, oranges and yellows. The Balloon Fest, is another colorful event, where the balloons come right over the homes and you can wave to the people who dare go on these high flying adventures.
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Visit the Taos Pueblo. Lodging in Taos is affordable and made comfortable by the people who work at these hotels. The Bed and Breakfast Inns make you feel at home because it has all the comforts of home. But yet you don't have to do any of the cleaning. At the plaza you will find the La Fonda Hotel, walking distance to all the shops where you will find handmade crafts by the locals. The Native Americans also sell their crafts at the Taos Pueblo. Do not go home without visiting the Taos Pueblo, you'll be amazed at what you see. It's been photographed and painted by artists and photographers all over the world. There is plenty of hotels up and down the Paseo del Pueblo Sur, the only main street in Taos. The Sagebrush, the Comfort Inn, the Kagina Lodge are just a few on the north and south of Paseo del Pueblo Sur. Another place that is really popular with the tourist is The Historic Taos Inn. The rooms are spacious and designed with southwest in mind. The bar and restaurant are a few feet away in the same locale.
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See the works of JD Challenger. His Gallery is at 201 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM. Ouray Meyers, another outstanding artist, is at the Spirit Runner Gallery at 303 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM. Rory Wagner is at Wilder Nightingale (Fine Art). Of course I must mention the famous R.C. Gorman who has his gallery at 210 Ledoux street, called the Navajo Gallery, in Taos. These are just a few of the successful artists in Taos. There are so many whose works hang in the galleries that are truly professional with their media.
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Go see the Blumenschein, named after Ernest L. Blumenschein. Blumenscheintravelled to New Mexico in the 1800s' with his friend Bert G. Phillips with a wagon loaded with art supplies, which broke down. Blumenschein walked 20 mi to Taos to get the wheel fixed. He fell in love with Taos and stayed here for the rest of his life. He and five others artists formed the famous Taos Society of Artists. Another interesting Museum is the Kit Carson. There are so many artifacts. Kit Carson lived and died in Taos.
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You have lots of restaurants to choose from. Events for summer include the Annual Taos Pueblo Pow-Wow, and the Las Fiestas De Taos in July. We also have the Taos Indian Market in August, There are year round Festivities. So come join the fun in Taos, New Mexico, where the sun shines 300 days out of the year.
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Tips & Warnings
Planning your trip can be easy. Go to TaosVacationGuide.org and you will find special offers, a calendar of events, area maps and details on driving tours. You can also search for your hotel or bed & breakfast. There is easy access to Taos, NM. You can fly into Albuquerque, NM and follow the directions in this article that will take you to Taos. Good Luck!
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- Photo Credit Photograph by Lynda Ortiz
