Friday, June 4, 2010

Friday... trip on a tank! ( well this is a few tanks but still alot of fun!)



We have made trips down to Colorado many times. It is great that we have family there to visit. It is even better when that family can take us to places that we have never been too. This trip they took us to Taos. It was so much fun. The history was amazing and if you can do a road trip this summer this is one that you will want to check out!

The Historic Taos Inn is in New Mexico,  the inn itself is located in the heart of Taos' historic district. Acclaimed by National Geographic Traveler as "One of America's Great Inns" and listed on the National and New Mexico Registers of Historic Places. If you stay here you can get a walking tour of all the beautiful places that make this town so special. The history in this town is remarkable and full of stories and people that make this town are as unique as they are. Some might ask why it is so special? The answer is this simple, When you step into the Inn, you step into Taos history.

The Historic Taos Inn has welcomed the famous like Greta Garbo, Robert Redford and Jessica Lange have been spotted sipping margaritas in the lobby. Choose one of the 44 rooms that they have to offer. Make sure that you ask for a room that isn't in the main building if you don't want to be awake until 10:00ish on weekdays and 2:00am on weekends. 

They have a live band every night and it is an old building so the walls are a bit thin! It is great for people that stay here to sample the atmosphere of old Taos yet expect modern amenities. Staying on top of  the personal services in  warm, relaxed surroundings, Yes they even offer wifi.

It is made up of several adobe houses, which date from the 1800's,  Like a warm hug the inn is surrounded by a small plaza, and now the inn's spectacular lobby. is so wonderful and welcoming.  A community well was located in the center of the plaza. In its place today, a fountain is surrounded by vertical vigas which rise two-and-a-half stories to a stained glass cupola. You truly have to see it to be able to understand its beauty.

While in Toas we did some fun shopping at kimosabetaos a fun antique store that has so many great old treasures, I bought an old plaque of a saint. Then I took my nephew to twirlhouse toy store. Where I got some unique toys and puzzles, plus they have a large play ground that all the kids can play at while their parents or auntie is having a coffee!

The inn has welcomed the famous like Greta Garbo, Robert Redford and Jessica Lange have been spotted sipping margaritas in the lobby. It is great for people that stay here to sample the atmosphere of old Taos yet expect modern amenities. Staying on top of  the personal services in warm, relaxed surroundings, Yes they even offer wifi.  We ate at many great restaurants but I will only tell you a few. There is the Doc Martins right in the hotel that serves the best french toast I have had in my life. Then there is the adobe bar that is the heart of the hotel and where all the live music is centered around.  We also went to the elmeze. Where it was vibrant and fun and full of art. We then went to the Ogelvies. & it was the most amazing mexican food I have ever had the pleasure to eat.

Make sure that you check out the hotels website at The historic Inn at Toas.   It was great to see how other people live in different parts of our beautiful country.  I look forward to going back and touring all of New Mexico.



3 comments:

This Mom said...

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Oh - and you are so lucky to have both sets of grandparents! I knew all four of mine, but I lost them when I was 12, 21 and 25. I'm down to my mom's mom...but at least my daughters have gotten to know their G.G. (Great Grandma!)

Have a great weekend!

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The Boston Lady said...

Your trip to Taos sounds absolutely divine. I'm back in Orlando now and will be heading out to West Coast again in August so my daughter and I can make the return trip. You are so sweet to offer a visit to your beautiful state! One day I hope to make it up that far. Right now our vacation dollars and time are spent visiting my son out in CA. Perhaps one day we will all end up out there and we can explore your part of the country. Sounds like you are having an adventure filled summer and I too, loved your post about your grandparents. I didn't know mine, but my kids had the advantage of knowing theirs. Family is most important.