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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Fechin House

Spend the late afternoon inside the Taos Art Museum, then step out to catch the sun dipping behind the plaza.

Best time: 17:10About 60 min

Timeline

  1. 15:10

    La Cueva

    Grab a casual bite at La Cueva. It is open from 10:00 to 21:00, so you have plenty of time to eat before heading back toward the museum area.

  2. 16:10

    Taos Art Museum at Fechin House

    Walk to the Taos Art Museum at Fechin House. Spend an hour exploring the adobe architecture and the collection of Taos Society of Artists paintings while the light is still bright.

  3. 17:10

    Kit Carson Memorial State Park

    Head to Kit Carson Memorial State Park. It is only a four-minute walk from the museum. Face west to watch the sun set toward the WSW, casting golden light over the park.

  4. 17:40

    Adobe Bar

    End the evening at the Adobe Bar. It is six minutes from the museum and serves as a comfortable place to unwind after the sunset view.

Local tip

The museum closes at 5 PM in October. Arrive early enough to see the exhibits before the sunset walk begins.

Check before you go

  • The Taos Art Museum at Fechin House is open Tue-Sun 10AM-5PM in October.
  • La Cueva is open Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00.

Worth knowing

  • La Cueva is open at 15:10 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Taos (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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