As there are so many interesting places to stop along the way, and beautiful scenery to absorb, this trip can take from 4 to 7 hours.
Tours & Itineraries
Day trip to entirely different worlds and be back in Taos for dinner. Taos is the ideal homebase for exploring the mountains, mesas, history, and cultures of Northern New Mexico. You can find details on day trips and making the most of your time by reviewing the suggested day trips below. And stop by Taos Visitor Center when you arrive for maps and particulars on each tour. Be prepared to be wow’d!
The most popular tour in our area, this 84-mile National Forest Scenic Byway circles Wheeler Peak, the highest point in New Mexico.
Vast open spaces, magnificent peaks, and abundant wildlife greet the visitor to Carson National Forest’s Valle Vidal, 46 miles north of Taos...
Enjoy a day trip to the Great Sand Dunes in southern Colorado, and explore northern New Mexico and southern Colorado as you go.
Combine a drive through gorgeous Chama valley with a ride into the past on a narrow gauge steam-powered train.
Glimpse the pioneer experience of nineteenth century America along this drive.
