Taos is magical. Set between mountains, adobe streets & the living presence of Taos Pueblo, it carries a deep sense of history and place. As you spend time here, we hope you’ll slow down & take in what makes Taos so special. <3
While You’re Here
If you have extra time before or after the wedding, here are a few ways to experience Taos beyond the weekend events. From guided tours to historic sites, galleries, and scenic stops, these are just a few ideas for getting a better sense of the place while you’re here.
Guided cultural and landscape toursHeritage Inspiration Tours
This female-owned outfitter offers artfully curated tours across northern New Mexico, from stargazing to architectural and spiritual deep dives. In Taos, the half-day cultural tour includes visits to the Pueblo, a Spanish hacienda, and the famed San Francisco de Asís church. For Georgia O’Keeffe devotees, the day trip to Ghost Ranch and Abiquiú reveals the very mesas and light formations that shaped her work.
Native-owned tours rooted in Taos Pueblo cultureWhitefeather Native Cultural Tours
Whitefeather Native Cultural Tours offers immersive experiences led by Native guides, sharing the stories, traditions, and living culture of Taos Pueblo and the Red Willow people. A meaningful option for guests who want to learn more about Taos beyond the usual sightseeing.
Art + shoppingTres Estrellas
Housed in an 18th-century adobe, this textile gallery leans deep into history: Navajo weavings, Saltillo serapes, Pueblo and Rio Grande blankets, all displayed with reverence and an eye for story.
Where to Eat
01 / Doc Martin’s
A beloved local institution serving New Mexican classics all day. Blueberry-piñon pancakes and huevos rancheros in the morning; chile rellenos and blue corn enchiladas at night. The margarita list is short but mighty.
02 / The Love Apple
Set in a former chapel, this cozy dinner spot feels quietly devotional about its food. The vibe is warm, the cooking from scratch, and the wine list robust. Start with the avocado-grapefruit-mint beets, follow with squash-poblano soup or gnocchi, and don’t leave without the blue cornmeal mix for home.
03 / Manzanita Market
Come for the soups, salads, and sandwiches; stay for the organic ice cream served in vintage teacups. This all-day café on the plaza also sells local provisions ideal for stuffing into your tote before heading to the airport.
Where to Shop
01 / Starr Interiors & Gallery
Since 1974, Starr Interiors has provided the finest Zapotec Indian weavings found anywhere. The Line of the Spirit collection incorporates traditional Southwestern designs combined with elements from cultures all over the world.
02 / Chocolate & Cashmere
This boutique along the main plaza pairs featherlight Mongolian cashmere (knit in Santa Fe) with handmade bonbons infused with flavors like lemon verbena, mezcal, and passionfruit.
03 / Arroyo Seco Mercantile
Packed to the rafters with a varied assortment of 1930s linens, handmade quilts, candles, organic soaps, vintage cookware, hand-thrown pottery, decorated crosses, and souvenirs, this colorful shop is a highlight of shopping in the charming village of Arroyo Seco.
Something Extra
Earthships
For guests interested in Taos’ off-grid architecture and environmental design, the Earthship Visitor Center offers a self-guided look at Earthships: solar-powered homes built from recycled materials like tires, cans, and bottles.
Located near the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, the tour walks visitors through a working Earthship, including its greenhouse, water collection system, power systems, recycled building materials, and outdoor pathways around several Earthship structures.
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa
For guests looking for a slower day trip, Ojo Caliente is a historic mineral springs resort known for its natural hot pools, spa treatments, and quiet desert setting. Founded in 1868, the property offers soaking pools, massage, yoga, hiking and biking trails, and an on-site restaurant that sources produce from its garden.