With some awesome day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to soak up all that Pagosa Springs, 50 miles away, has to offer. Among your first few stops here ought to be Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts, Pagosa Springs Golf Club and Sheep Creek Trail. Taos is another terrific option. It’s 60 miles away and boasts tons of fun things to do. Taos Plaza, Taos Mountain Casino and Kit Carson Park are just the start.