Families & Pets
From interactive and magical playspaces to resorts just for Fido, Taos has something for every member of your family, furry and otherwise.
For Families and Children
Twirl Toystore & Playspace
575-751-1402
www.twirlhouse.com
This magical toystore and playspace is located right in the Taos Plaza and offer your little ones a unique and fun place where they can let their imaginations soar. Visit the Twirl website for information on weekly classes and play activities.
Town of Taos Youth and Family Center
575-758-4160
www.taosyouth.org
Serves the general public without membership fees and only nominal daily fees for a few activities (skating, swimming/locker room, and party room rental). Visitors are invited to take advantage of the indoor lap pool plus water slide pool area and separate toddler kiddie pool, seasonal ice skating rink/skate park, rollerblading arena, computer lab and various youth & adult activities including video games and pool tables.
Taos Public Library
575-758-3063
www.taoslibrary.org
In 2010, the Taos Public Library was awarded the Library Journal’s Star rating for providing exceptional service to the Taos community (only 237 libraries out of 7,400 libraries considered win this prestigious designation). The library’s collection includes more than 71,100 volumes for readers of all ages. Additionally, the library has a meeting room available for use by community groups and agencies (see website for policies on reserving this space)
The Harwood Museum of Art
575-758-9826
www.harwoodmsuseum.org
The centerpiece of cultural and artistic life in Taos, the University of New Mexico’s Harwood Museum of Art, has exhibitions that change frequently. Weekly lectures and films, (even yoga!) and ongoing programs for children, families, teens and adults round out an incredibly active schedule. Rental and group tours available.
Outdoor Fun
White Water Rafting
Los Rios River Runners
1-800-544-1181
www.losriverrunners.com
Los Rios offers a variety of options for any skill level and age (age 6 and up recommended), from family trips, which include camping and a gentle float peppered with stops at historic locales, to the thrilling adventure of the “Taos Box” (a particularly challenging section of the Rio Grande). Be sure and ask about the “FunYaks” too.
Llama Trekking
Wild Earth Llama Adventures
800-758-5262
llamaadventures.com
Offers Familly Wilderness Adventures for families with children. Each family adventure is custom designed both prior to the trek and in the field. They want young people's early hiking and camping experiences to be fun and educational, not traumatic and will even work with you to plan a menu that your whole family will love!
For Pets
Prior to booking a hotel or B&B, travelers should first contact the hotel or B&B to understand what the individual policies are when staying with a pet. Depending on the facility, some hotels may require the owner to be secured in a crate when left alone in the hotel room. Dogs need only have the appropriate vaccinations for rabies, DHLPP/Parvo and Bordetella. For cats, leukemia shots must also be current.
Pet-friendly Taos hotels and B&B’s
This is a partial list. Please go to the Lodging section for more information on all these properties.
Adobe and Pines B&B Inn - dog walking yard available; $25 one time pet fee; crates required for pets in rooms alone; dogs must be leashed in common area.
American Artists Gallery House B&B - limited pet friendly rooms available; $25 for up to 2 nights, $10 per additional night; pets cannot be unattended.
Casa Europa B&B Inn and Gallery - maximum of two pets allowed in La Casita only; must be leashed in common area; $20 fee per pet, per night.
El Monte Sagrado Living Resort and Spa - permits well-behaved pets under 40 pounds; dogs need to be leashed in common area. $75 one time, per pet charge.
El Pueblo Lodge - $10 fee per night for first two nights, $25 additional night.
Historic Taos Adobes - well behaved small dogs only; non-refundable pet deposit pending length of stay; pet should not be left unattended in casita.
Hotel Don Fernando de Taos - $25 per pet fee.
Indian Hills Inn - $10 pet fee.
La Dona Luz Inn, A Historic B&B - well behaved pets only; $15 per night fee; crates or pet beds required for pets in rooms alone.
La Posada de Taos B&B - hypoallergenic breeds preferred; limited rooms available for pets.
Old Taos Guesthouse B&B- $25 per per or $35 for two pets fee per stay; pet should not be left unattended in room.
Orinda B&B - $7 per dog per night; dogs only; well mannered dogs only; crates or pet beds required for pets in rooms alone.
Sagebrush Inn - $7 per pet per night; crates required for pets in rooms alone.
San Geronimo Lodge - dogs only - $15 per stay, $20 for two dogs.
Pet friendly facilities are also available in the Taos Ski Valley at the Alpine Village Suites and Columbine Inn and Conference Center. For specific per night fees, visit individual hotel websites.
Pet Friendly Restaurants and Bars
For travelers who don’t want to confine Max to a hotel all day, there are several Taos restaurants that allow leashed, quiet and well-mannered dogs at their outdoor patios:
Alley Cantina - 121 Teresina Lane Taos, NM (575) 758-2121
Eskes Brew Pub-106 Des Georges Place Taos, NM (575) 758-1517
Grahams Grille- reservations recommended; 106 Camino del Paseo Pueblo Norte Taos, NM (575) 751-1350
Sabroso 474 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco, NM (575) 776-3333
Tim’s Stray Dog Cantina 105 Sutton Place Taos, NM (575) 776-2894
Pet Resorts
For travelers who want their furry friends to have a great mini vacation of their own in Taos, pet resort, “10,000 Wags” offers overnight lodging for dogs and cats and includes doggie day care (including playtime), training, natural/holistic pet foods, grooming and more. Visit www.10000wags.com for more information.
