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Rio Grande Gorge Bridge

US 64, 10 miles west of Taos, Taos, NM
Ranked #4 of 26 attractions in Taos
4.5 of 5 stars 157 Reviews
Type: Bridges
Activities: Walking
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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
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

The Rio Grande Gorge Bridge is worth the trip from Santa Fe. Hike along the rim and the views are spectacular. Mountains, plateaus and an amazing canyon. Wow! Caution: don't take the "high road" there, too long for too little to see. More

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Gastonia, North Carolina
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Went early to see the hot air balloons that fly over the gorge. Unfortunatly, it was foggy and drizzling rain, so they didn't fly. They are working on the bridge now, but still enjoyed the views and took some great pictures. 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
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

A great view of the Rio Grande and the Gorge. The river looked really small untill you realize you are 650 ft above the bottom. The new lookout platforms on the bridge made my knee's tingle. More

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Rochester, Minnesota
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

The Rio Grande Goge is magnificent and breathtaking and the bridge is impressive. We walked to the overlooking platforms on the middle of the Bridge to experience the height and beauty of the Gorge. The strong wind that day really enhanced our experience of height. More

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Columbus, Ohio
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

We go over the Gorge Bridge almost daily when living there in the summer. It's wonderful, but covered with tourists who walk out in front of the cars, etc. Right now they're doing construction on the bridge, and people are walking through the construction areas that are taped off, etc. It's a little frustrating. Still worth seeing. More

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Chattanooga, Tennessee
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Most fantastic view of the Rio Grande Gorge. Pedestrian sidewalk on the bridge with several viewing balconies to view the gorge and take pictures More

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Indianapolis
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53 reviews 53 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

I watched the annuals eclipse from the bridge and had expansive views in all directions. The dramatic gorge is cut into the flat sagebrush landscape. You can park on either side of the bridge. It would be a great spot for sunsets. More

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Taos, New Mexico
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

A Taos institution! A quick drive from town and IMPRESSIVE. Great short hiking or biking from the visitor center. And as long as you're here, drive a bit further out away from town and see the Earthship community. Two unique experiences! More

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Arlington, MA
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Not to be missed. Make certain to plan to return to Taos, if coming from there and need to return, before 7 pm. The bridge is under construction and closes. More

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Taos, New Mexico, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

but don't fly off...such a bird's eye view of the Gorge More

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