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| Travel & Destination Guide: Telluride, Colorado | ||||||||
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What
makes a vacation in Telluride so outstanding? The experience begins with the
journey itself. Whether driving or flying, travel to Telluride includes
breathtaking views and spectacular scenery. Direct flights to an airport
located just 10 minutes from town, smooth and scenic roads, and in-town
transportation are just a few of the conveniences. A
remote boomtown established at an elevation of 8745 feet in the heyday of
Colorado's gold and silver mining era, the Town of Telluride was
incorporated in 1878. Unlike other ski resorts, Telluride has never lost its
Old West characteristics. Just five blocks wide and eight blocks long, it is
filled with colorful Victorian homes, clapboard storefronts, boutiques, art
galleries, bookstores, gourmet restaurants, and historic buildings. Great
care has been given to the renovation of old saloons, general stores, and
icehouses. Some have been converted into elegant restaurants, western
boutiques, and fine art galleries. All have retained their authenticity. Present
day Telluride is home to the Telluride Ski Resort, and there is a new
sophistication to the town. By day, its slope-side location makes it the
ideal ski-in/ski-out mountain town with everything within walking distance.
By evening, charming restaurants, galleries, and night -spots are gathering
places for guests and locals alike. Telluride
is known for its summer and winter outdoor recreational opportunities, its
venues for visual and performing arts, its internationally acclaimed music
and film festivals, and other sport and cultural events. Telluride is nestled in the spectacular San Juan range of the Rocky Mountains approximately 100 miles from Four Corners (the intersection of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah). It is a dynamic community and a place of incomparable natural beauty.
In
addition to excellent skiing and snowboarding, there are many other great
activities for skiers and for non-skiers. Some favorites are snowmobiling
and snowshoeing, dog sled tours and sleigh rides, ice climbing, ice skating,
and visits to Thrill Hill, an outdoor activity center that offers tubing,
snowbiking, and snowskating. Hike or mountain bike in the spectacular high country in and around Telluride, or try mountain and rock climbing, backpacking, and camping. A car is not needed in Telluride as everything is within walking distance. Additionally, the Galloping Goose is available for a free ride within Telluride and "Dial a Ride" offers free transportation within Mountain Village.
A
free gondola runs continuously from 7 a.m. to midnight (except during the
off season) between Telluride and Mountain Village. The ride takes about 14
minutes with spectacular views and an optional stop at San Sophia station
where passengers can visit the Nature Center in summer. The gondola
accommodates pets, bicycles, skis, and passengers with disabilities. Telluride hosts hundreds of events year round. Festivals include the MountainFilm Festival, the Bluegrass Festival, Wild West, Wine, Jazz, Blues & Brews Festivals, Chamber Festival, and the world renowned Telluride Film Festival. There are also the Mushroom Festival and the Nothing Festival, designed to prove that nothing compares to the festivals in Telluride. There are also sports events, the colorful Balloon Festival, seasonal celebrations, and Repertory Theatre.
Take
a mountain hike, a dog sled or sleigh ride, a Jeep tour, or a ride on the
Durango-Silverton narrow gauge railroad. Enjoy excellent fishing,
paragliding and balloon rides. You can even view the area from the back of a
horse. In Telluride there's something unique for visitors of every age. For
children there are seasonal camps and children’s recreational programs.
There are special programs from the Nature Environmental Center, the
Telluride Youth Center, and there are regularly scheduled family-friendly
events. Art,
antiques, housewares, clothing, sporting goods, gifts, and crafts are
available at Telluride's varied shops.
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