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High Road to Taos

Taos, NM
High Road to Taos
Ranked #1 of 26 attractions in Taos
4.5 of 5 stars 79 Reviews
Type: Scenic Drives
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potomac
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“way too long for too little to see”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Unless you really enjoy long car trips, do not take the high road to Taos. The trip took far too long and the views are much better on other routes. More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Nice easy ride.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Very good scenery and interesting vist at the Shrine at Chimayo More

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Fountain, Co
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Beautiful Scenery Worth the Drive”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

I couldn't face driving back north on I-25 to Colorado, so I chose to drive from Santa Fe to Taos via the High Road, and home via San Luis and the La Veta Pass. The High Road to Taos is so pretty at this time of the year (May). I went to Espanola and turned right to go and visit... More

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Chicago, Illinois, United States
2 reviews
“Wow is all I can say.....”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

This was the most serene and scenic drive. What a way to get out of the city and connect with the land of New Mexico. More

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West Burke, Vermont
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“wow”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

Unbelievable scenery. A winding road, so if you get carsick you may want to avoid it. Stopped at several points along the way for pictures. More

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Arlington, MA
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3 reviews 3 reviews
“Better views on Low Road”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Winding road with nice vistas but riddled with shacks and run down structures. A waste of 30 miles. The only reason guide books direct must be for merchants we couldn't locate due to the squalor surrounding them. More

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Taos, New Mexico, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“beautiful way to travel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012
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from Santa Fe to Taos! Spectacular...and stop at Sugar Nymphs in Penasco for amazing coffee and pastries More

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Massillon, Ohio
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Okay.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012
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I actually enjoyed the other way, through Espanola, into Taos more. Beautiful canyons. More

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Moreno Valley, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“High road to Taos and Art”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012
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Beautiful drive and lots of fun to stop in artists homes and studios. All were very friendly and loved showing their wares. Bought some pieces but not from everyone, yet they all were friendly and informative even if you didn't buy. More

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Indiana
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“High Road to Taos”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

It was a beautiful drive showing varying degrees of terrain. It went from flat and dry to high and lush. Many little towns and villages were located along the way. If you get car sick, you do not want to be in the back seat of a car...many winding roads in the mountains. More

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