Best Western Kachina Lodge - Taos Attractions
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Martinez Hacienda -This restored Spanish Colonial hacienda was built around the year 1800 and features Hispanic culture demonstrations. 505.758.1000
Taos Pueblo - A World Heritage Site. The community of 150—about 21/2 miles north of the Plaza forms a world of its own. The northernmost of New Mexico’s 19 pueblos, it has been the home of the Tiwa tribes for more than 900 years. The Taos Pueblo is the oldest continuously and presently occupied pueblo in the United States. 505.758.8626 St. Francis Church - The Church of Saint Francis of Assisi was built in 1772 and is one of the southwest's most photographed, painted and famous churches. Located in the Ranchos de Taos Plaza. It is located approximately 5 miles south of the Kachina Lodge. The feast of St. Francis is celebrated annually on October 4th and the church is always open to respectful visitors.
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Rio Grande Gorge Bridge - This impressive bridge, west of the Taos Airport, spans the Southwest’s greatest river. At 650 feet above the canyon floor, it’s one of America’s highest bridges. U.S. Hwy. 64, 10 miles west of Taos.Kit Carson Park. The site of the graves of Kit Carson and Mabel Dodge Luhan can be found here. Picnicking, playground, tennis courts are available. Historic Taos Plaza Surrounded by specialty shops of all types and distinctive eating places now for your leisure and pleasure. Just 3 ½ blocks away! See the Taos Map Page. Enchanted Circle Explore the Enchanted Circle New Mexico's most spectacular scenic byway, an 85-mile loop winding through high mountains and forests. Experience five charming villages, each with its own character, an arts mecca, wild river country, a frontier town, a lakeside village, and an alpine resort. You'll love the climate year-round!
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