Timeline
16:30
Visit the Harwood Museum of Art. With the sun still high, you can explore the vast collection of Hispanic artistic traditions and Taos Society paintings in calm, comfortable light.
16:45
Walk five minutes east to Taos Plaza. The Gorge is right there, overlooking the square. It is the perfect spot to wait for the golden hour; the large patio offers prime sunset dining with intense late afternoon sun.
17:10
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The light will turn warm and soft over the plaza. Stay seated or move to the bar inside to enjoy a drink as the sky darkens.
17:55
Head to Doc Martin's for dinner. It is an eight-minute walk from the plaza. With its renowned chile rellenos and extensive wine list, it is a classic choice for an evening meal after the sunset.
Local tip
The Gorge gets busy for sunset. If you want a table with a view, arrive before the sun dips. Doc Martin's requires patience; their dinner service runs until closing, so you can linger over wine.
Check before you go
- Harwood Museum is closed Monday and Tuesday. Open Wednesday to Saturday 10:00-17:00 and Sunday 12:00-17:00.
- Doc Martin's dinner service starts at 5:30PM. On weekends, brunch runs until 2:30PM.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Taos (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).