HeyTaos · Shopping
The center of everything. Taos Plaza has been the heart of trade and gathering since the King of Spain issued the Don Fernando de Taos land grant to 63 families in 1796. Gift shops, local goods, and specialty stores ring the square today, all walkable in a few minutes.
Taos Plaza sits inside the Taos Downtown Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Most of the storefronts ringing the square today were rebuilt in the 1930s, after fire swept through the connected adobe buildings, but the plaza itself has functioned as the town's center of trade and community for two centuries. This guide includes the square itself and the immediately walkable shopping streets around it, including McCarthy Plaza, Teresina Lane, Dona Luz Street, Civic Plaza Drive, Camino de la Placita, and the short stretch of Camino de Santa Fe adjoining downtown. Parking is metered around the square. Listed alphabetically, not ranked. Published hours are included when a current schedule is available; independent shops may change hours seasonally.
Jewelry Gallery
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info@heytaos.com Request photo visitSouthwestern and Native-inspired contemporary jewelry, silver, turquoise, leather, and original paintings and drawings, on N Plaza. Under new ownership.
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Pottery & Gifts
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info@heytaos.com Request photo visitA mother-daughter gift shop on McCarthy Plaza, pottery, ornaments, and handmade pieces.
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Women's Clothing & Jewelry
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info@heytaos.com Request photo visitWomen's clothing in a range of sizes, plus Native American jewelry and a small men's selection. Also a pickup point for Taos Trolley Tours.
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Art Gallery
Art gallery on McCarthy Plaza, just south of the main square, featuring original paintings, sculptures, and giclee prints by Charles Collins.
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T-Shirts & Souvenirs
Taos souvenir t-shirts and clothing in a wide range of sizes, including children's and larger sizes. A reliable Plaza souvenir stop.
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Metaphysical Supply
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info@heytaos.com Request photo visitBooks, jewelry, candles, and locally made goods, plus tarot and Reiki readings, a short walk from the Plaza on Civic Plaza Drive.
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Jewelry & Clothing
Sterling silver jewelry and unique clothing, with prices locals say are more reasonable than other Plaza-area shops. Also sells online.
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T-Shirts & Apparel
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info@heytaos.com Request photo visitTaos souvenir t-shirts and hoodies with a large selection of designs and sizes. Quality graphic tees at fair prices.
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Clothing & Gifts
Women's clothing, gifts, and home goods, with a well-reviewed baby section.
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Native Art & Vintage
Locally owned and operated for 50 years. Bolo ties, belt buckles, watches, kachinas, pottery, and art from numerous New Mexico tribes including Taos Pueblo, plus original R.C. Gorman pieces.
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Southwestern Art & Antiques
A boutique art and antique gallery in a nineteenth-century adobe building beside Taos Plaza, with historic and contemporary Southwestern art, jewelry, pottery, kachinas, textiles, baskets, beadwork, and Western collectibles.
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New Mexico Food & Goods
Exclusively New Mexico-made goods: Chimayo chile, salsas, syrups, and local food gifts.
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Boutique & Gifts
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info@heytaos.com Request photo visitA boutique and gathering space on McCarthy Plaza. Jewelry, crystals, artwork, and decor, fair trade and mostly from women-owned brands, plus a ceremony room used for readings and community events.
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Jewelry & Sculpture
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info@heytaos.com Request photo visitOne of the largest jewelry stores on the Plaza. Silver, turquoise, and bronze sculptures, including work by Leonardo Salazar Jr. Wide range of native, studio, and imported pieces.
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Home Goods
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info@heytaos.com Request photo visitThe Taos outpost of the well-known New Mexico metalware brand. Bowls, candlesticks, serveware, and home decor in Nambé's signature alloy.
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Native American Jewelry
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info@heytaos.com Request photo visitCurated Native American jewelry, knives, watches, and bolo ties. Owner is deeply knowledgeable about stones, methods, and artists.
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Art Gallery
The gallery of the late R.C. Gorman, one of the most prominent Native American artists of the 20th century. Original lithographs, drawings, and paintings, plus signed celebrity photographs on the walls.
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Custom Hats
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info@heytaos.com Request photo visitFully custom, completely handmade, one-of-a-kind hats made on site by Mikel Robinson and family. A genuine craft experience, not a quick souvenir purchase.
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Clothing & Southwestern Gifts
A Plaza-adjacent clothing and gift shop connected to Taos Adobe Quilting, carrying women's clothing, Southwestern gifts, and locally made two-piece outfits for children.
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Quilting Fabrics & Sewing Supplies
A long-established downtown quilt shop with Southwestern and Western fabrics, locally designed collections, books, patterns, notions, kits, fat quarters, upholstery fabrics, and finished textile goods.
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Handmade Leather Goods
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info@heytaos.com Request photo visitExceptional handmade leatherwork, belts, wallets, and bags, made by Larry and Jaya, also known as Cordon y Cuero. Hours can run inconsistent; call ahead before a special trip.
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Souvenirs
A large souvenir store just off the Plaza, T-shirts, magnets, and a penny press machine.
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Outdoor Gear
Top outdoor brands on the Plaza: Osprey, Patagonia, Columbia, and more. Backpacks, sleeping bags, footwear, and a solid eyewear selection.
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Jewelry & Silver
Owner-operated silversmiths selling their own work alongside crystals and gemstones. Locally made jewelry at prices well below the Plaza's tourist-facing shops, a separate business from the two other Taos Silver Co locations in town.
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Souvenirs & Jewelry
Souvenirs, jewelry, and gifts on the north side of the Plaza.
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Oddities, Books & Gifts
A small, sharply curated shop of oddities: bones, taxidermy, books, stickers, and apparel, with a strong local following and a five-star reputation. A short detour off the Plaza, down Dona Luz Street.
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Western Leather & Apparel
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info@heytaos.com Request photo visitHandmade deerskin clothing and custom Western leather goods: full-length dresses, jackets, coats, bags, and purses, most made one of a kind. Just down Dona Luz Street from the Plaza.
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Gemstones, Fossils & Jewelry
Fossils, geodes, crystals, and contemporary jewelry, displayed almost like a small museum. Knowledgeable staff, strong reviews.
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Toy Store & Play Space
A nonprofit play and discovery space with a dedicated local toy store offering creative toys, gifts, personalized shopping, gift wrapping, and purchases that support children's programming across Taos County.
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Books & Antiques
A bookstore and antiques shop tucked on a side street off the Plaza, vintage finds and local titles.
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The Plaza connects directly to two other HeyTaos shopping districts. Bent Street and the John Dunn Shops sit one block north, a pedestrian courtyard of boutiques and cafes. Kit Carson Road runs east, home to the highest concentration of fine art galleries in town. Ledoux Street, one block southwest, holds the Harwood Museum and the Blumenschein Home, a cultural walk rather than a shopping stop.
