Loved using this as a back-up running path. The roads in Taos are too narrow to accommodate runners so I opted for the park with its historic cemetery. Enjoyed watching the father teach his children how to ride bikes while I ran past.
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Kit Carson Park
Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571
505 758 8234
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Ranked #15 of 39 attractions in Taos
Type: Historic Sites, State Parks
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Description: Historical tombstones pay tribute to Western pioneers.
Chagrin Falls, Ohio
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North Bonneville, Washington
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This park is large, clean and has fairly good parking. A lot of events are held here it seems and a well lighted family park.
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Largo
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So nice to visit such an open space right in the middle of the little town. A nice respit from all the shopping and eating lol
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RANCHOS DE TAOS
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this is a nice place. its got a play area for the kids and a trail you can go walk around. nice place to have a birthday party or a picnic
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Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Having spent many days at this historic location, I find it hard to describe. Lasting memories include a concert by Paul Horn, his flute and the song of the whales left a lasting memory. With no conserts the Kit Carson Park is amust see!
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El Paso, Texas
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Great place to visit after the Kit Carson House. Well maintained, pet-friendly !!! Park. Main attractions are all within walking distance.
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Madison, Wisconsin
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This is a nice city park. If you have children along, they will enjoy the break to have a chance to play. Towards the back of the park are the graves of Kit Carson and his family. When we first went to the park, we did not see the graves. After visiting the Kit Carson home, we were given walking...
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Alexandria, Louisiana
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Got to see where KIt Carson once lived. Awesome narrator. No fee. NO tip. Just watch the wildlife going in and coming out. Deer and pronghorn, turkey are everywhere.
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Austin, Texas
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I went to Taos for the Wool Festival which was held in Kit Carson Park. It was a great place for this event and I had a wonderful time.
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Sun City West, Arizona
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I felt we were stepping back in time to visit the gravesites of the history makers laid to rest here. It is not huge so a half hour is about all that is needed. It is free -- just walk in and explore.
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