Guidebook for El Prado
Parks & Nature
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
Breathtaking views of the gorge and Rio Grande River
Lots of hiking trails from easy to difficulty. Check out our hiking guide book for details and directions.
28 locals recommend
Carson National Forest
Lots of hiking trails from easy to difficulty. Check out our hiking guide book for details and directions.
Sightseeing
Taos Pueblo
Visit the oldest continuously inhabited community in the US
Entertainment & Activities
Enjoy great skiing in the winter, and beautiful hiking in the summer.
240 locals recommend
Taos Ski Valley
116 Sutton PlaceEnjoy great skiing in the winter, and beautiful hiking in the summer.
Taos Country Club
54 Golf Course DrGolf with views of the surrounding mountains.
Essentials
Smith's Food and Drug
224 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Our favorite for general grocery needs.
Walmart
926 Paseo Del Pueblo SurAlbertsons Market
710 A Paseo Del Pueblo SurCid's Food Market
623 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteMore on the pricey end, gourmet store.
Shopping
Lots of local shops and restaurants. Free live music on Thursday evenings during the summer.
86 locals recommend
Taos Plaza
North PlazaLots of local shops and restaurants. Free live music on Thursday evenings during the summer.
We've had great experiences renting from Cottam's. They also have a store in Taos.
Cottam's Ski Shops
100 Thunderbird RdWe've had great experiences renting from Cottam's. They also have a store in Taos.
Getting Around
7 miles from our home, free parking and ride to the ski valley if you don't feel comfortable driving in your vehicle. Only runs during the ski season. Check out the 341 TSV Green Schedule- https://www.taosskivalley.com/sites/default/files/website/341%20TSV%20Green%20Schedule%20-%2011.30.17.pdf
43 locals recommend
The KTAOS Solar Center
9 NM-1507 miles from our home, free parking and ride to the ski valley if you don't feel comfortable driving in your vehicle. Only runs during the ski season. Check out the 341 TSV Green Schedule- https://www.taosskivalley.com/sites/default/files/website/341%20TSV%20Green%20Schedule%20-%2011.30.17.pdf
Drinks & Nightlife
One of our favorite spots, dog friendly patio. Local brewed beer and food, and live bands on their earth ship stage, or indoors. Get a growler filled for beer at home (we have one in the kitchen cabinet if you would like to use it while you are here).
122 locals recommend
Taos Mesa Brewing
20 ABC Mesa RdOne of our favorite spots, dog friendly patio. Local brewed beer and food, and live bands on their earth ship stage, or indoors. Get a growler filled for beer at home (we have one in the kitchen cabinet if you would like to use it while you are here).
You can also visit their winery in Velarde, NM (approx 45 min from Taos)
Black Mesa Winery Taos Tasting Room
241 Ledoux St You can also visit their winery in Velarde, NM (approx 45 min from Taos)