Just 9 miles from the SnowMansion are trailheads for great mountian hikes like the 1.5 hour hike to Williams Lake which is well shaded, not steep and great for all ages!
Also 9 Miles from our door is the Trail head to Wheeler Peak - the highest peak in New Mexico!
Rivers
We are about 9 miles from the Rio Grande River where you can swim, soak in the Hot Springs or walk along the river.
Hot Springs
There are two remarkable hot-springs near us. The first is called Black Rock hot springs in Arroyo Hondo and the Old Stage Coach. The front desk has maps available.
Ojo Caliente is a fabulous and affordable spa/hot springs in the painted desert near Espanola where you can spend your day luxuriating. It takes 1 hour each way to get from us to Ojo Caliente Hot Springs.
North Side Spa & South Side Spa and Tennis club are both wonderful places to soak tired muscles.
Deserts
A little farther away you can find the most beatiful desert landscapes! Take a day trip to Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu and see the white cliffs.
Right across from the hostel is the Taos Indian Pueblo's sacred land.
A short drive away is the famous Taos Ski Valley and Carson National Forest. Soak in natural hot springs, hike, backpack, horseback ride, challenge the whitewater of the Rio Grande,
Fly-fish the many rivers and streams and visit the 800-year-old adobe village at Taos Pueblo. Stop by the famous artist colony of Taos and see the eighty plus art galleries in the area.
Most importantly remember to eat plenty of New Mexico green chile!
If your project in Taos indicates the need for a guide or lecturer in whatever field, we do maintain contact with people specializing in just about every area of local interest who are prepared to offer their service where needed.
Whatever the purpose of your group's trip, for quality facilities, experienced professional service and economy, contact us here at the SnowMansion. We would like to be your study and outing center in northern New Mexico.HI
Maverick Cafe:( in Arroyo Seco) Best Restaurant in all of Taos.Open 7AM-4:00 PM Tuesday – Sunday
Taos Cow:( in Arroyo Seco) Coffee, Ice Cream, Sandwiches, free Wireless, Groovy People
Abe’ Cantina: (in Arroyo Seco)Great New Mexican food and hamburgers 7am-5PM
Orlandos: Taos’s favorite family style New Mexican Restaurant.Not from New Mexico?Try any dish smothered in Green Chile.
Guadalajara Grill: Taos’s favorite cafeteria style New Mexican Restaurant.Not from New Mexico?Try any dish smothered in Green Chile.
Pizanos Pizza:Pasta, Salads, Pizza and Appetizers. Spelt or Regular crust.Great Pizza, Pasta and appetizers.
Live Music:
Taos Inn’s Adobe Bar: Best place for early evening (6pm-10pm) live music and social scene.Equal mix of locals and visitors enjoying each other’s company. Music always free.
Alley Cantina:Great food till 11pm and live music till midnight every day.
Kachina Lodge:Empty bar with 5 pool tables most nights.Great room and dance floor when live show on.
El Monte Sagrado:Very expensive drinks in a very lovely invironment. Music always free.
Laundry:
Pinch Penny Wash-o-Mat: 823 Paseo Del Pueblo North
Groceries:
Sol Market: (in Arroyo Seco) Great village health food market. 10:00AM - 7PM
Cid’s: Taos’ locally owned health food store. 7:30AM- 7PM
Smith’s: Conventional grocery with decent health food section.7 AM-9PM
Calendar of Entertainment, Movies and Art Event Listings:
·Tempo Magazine:Available in Lobby to the inside right of the front door on Blue Taos News Rack.
