Telluride
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Understand
A remote boomtown established at an elevation of 8,745 ft (2438 m) in the heyday of Colorado's gold and silver mining era, the Town of Telluride was incorporated in 1878.
Get in
By plane
If you want to fly in commercially you'll have to fly into Montrose Regional Airport. Air Carriers who fly into Montrose include American, United and Allegiant Air. Private flights can also be arranged through many of the national charter companies, including Net Jets, Flex Jet, and Avanti Air.-
phone: +1 970 728-8600(no commercial flights).
Montrose Regional Airport
Get around
Public transportation abounds in Telluride and Mountain Village. It is recommended not to drive to most locations as there is ample free bus service around town, as well as a free Gondola service between Telluride and Mountain Village.
Hertz and Alamo/National have rental cars available in Mountain Village.
Hertz and Alamo/National have rental cars available in Mountain Village.
See
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Telluride Historical Museum
phone: +1 970-728-3344address: 201 West Gregory Ave
Do
SkiingThe ski resort has a good mix of beginner, intermediate as well as some of the steepest advanced ski you can want. And it's never crowded!
Telluride OutsideAdventure guide service since 1984. Fly Fishing, 4WD tours, whitewater rafting and mountain bike tours.
Buy
Telluride SportsThis chain as a total of 11 locations in Telluride and Mountain Village including 7 slopeside locations and it supplies winter and summer sporting equipment etc.
Eat
La Cocina de LuzBest Mexican food bar.
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Baked in Telluride
address: 127 South FirBest pizza in town. -
Cindy Bread
address: 68 Society DrA premier sandwich experience that tops some New York delis.
Sleep
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phone: +1 970 369-0880address: 568 Mountain Village BlvdFull service luxury hotel offering condo rentals, a spa, and facilities for meetings and weddings.
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phone: +1 970-728-0660address: 301 West San Juan AveThere is an on site restaurant and some suites are pet-friendly.
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address: 199 North Cornet StThis hotel offers ski lodging, mountain retreat and spa facilities, wedding venues and year-round vacation packages.
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address: 457 Mountain Village BlvdPremier ski lodge hotel in Mountain Village featuring condominiums & luxury cabins for vacation rentals with facilities for conferences and weddings.
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The Peaks Resort & Golden Door Spa
address: 136 Country Club Dr.Located amid the 14,000-foot Rocky Mountain peaks towering above the town. Town ParkCampsites and RV spots available. Cost is $12-16/night. Hot showers available, $2 for 5 minutes.
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address: 401 West Pacific AveA block away from the Historic Main Street and the free Gondola, this hotel has large 275-325 square foot rooms with kitchenettes, a suite and a cozy cottage house. A free daily continental breakfast served every morning from 8-10AM, daily maid service and on-site parking. Other facilities include free Wi-Fi, outdoor hot tub, dry sauna (winter only), BBQ pits, and bike racks.
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phone: +1 970-316-3139A vacation rental management company, offering homes and condominiums in Telluride and Mountain Village.
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phone: +1 970-728-8160address: 152A Society DrVacation rental managers that provide private home and condominium rentals in Telluride and Mountain Village.
Go next
- Visit Colorado's Wine Country. Colorado is home to over 70 wineries and its own indigenous vineyards. Wine lovers can enjoy several scenic day trips from Telluride to many of the small towns with tasting rooms and grapes. These lovely little communities include Montrose, Palisade, Paonia, and Hotchkiss, as well as the city of Grand Junction.
- Visit Ouray. This lovely town has natural hot springs, fine shopping and restaurants. It is only a one-hour drive along the San Juan Skyway. In the fall, golden aspen leaves shimmer on the drive to Ouray.