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Taos Morning Light and Local Flavors

Start your day at the museum when it opens, grab a bite nearby, and browse a quiet shop before the crowds arrive.

Best time: noneAbout 240 min

Timeline

  1. 10:00

    Millicent Rogers Museum

    Enter the Millicent Rogers Museum right at opening. Explore the jewelry collection and Southwestern art while the halls are quiet and the light is fresh through the windows.

  2. 11:00

    Michael's Kitchen

    Walk ten minutes to Michael's Kitchen. This long-time local favorite is busy but casual. Order breakfast, which they serve all day, or enjoy a New Mexican lunch. The bakery is also worth a look.

  3. 12:00

    Somos

    Head to Somos, a bookshop just a short walk away. It opens at noon, so you can arrive right as it starts. Browse the selection in this quiet, local favorite spot.

Local tip

Michael's Kitchen is closed on major holidays. Check their hours if you are visiting on a special date.

Check before you go

  • The Millicent Rogers Museum is closed on Mondays from November through March.
  • Michael's Kitchen is open daily from 7AM to 2:30PM, but hours may vary.
  • Somos is open Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00 to 16:00.

Worth knowing

  • Somos is open at 12:00 only on 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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