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TELLURIDE LODGING
Franz Klammer Lodge
888-728-3318
Perched above a glacially carved valley. Luxurious private residence club, Fairmont Place, Franz Klammer Lodge.
 

Peaks Resort
800.789.2220
Experience the height of tranquility and guest service at our luxurious hotel. Savor mouthwatering cuisine at one of our four on site restaurants, or host your next special event in one of our spacious meeting venues.

 
Capella Telluride
877.247.6688
Capella Telluride's intimate size belies the wealth of world-class resort amenities that await you at this four-season destination: from casual, sophisticated dining at The Onyx, to drinks at The Suede Bar.
 
Camels Garden
888-772-2635
Ideally situated on the San Miguel River yet only two blocks from the Main Street
 
The Ice House Lodge
800-544-3436
combines Southwestern elegance with an old fashioned emphasis on comfort and service.
 
Telluride Colorado
888.605.2578
Unmatched in North America.
 
Inn at Lost Creek
888-601-5678
Unique among Telluride luxury hotels. A charming, unpretentious, upscale hotel where warm hospitality is refreshing and genuine.
 
New Sheridan Hotel
800.200.1891
Opened in 1891 just four years after Telluride was founded, the New Sheridan Hotel has been welcoming guests for over 100 years. Come see our new renovations this winter!
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TELLURIDE
 
Telluride, Colorado
 
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Explore mountain vistas once traveled by ancient Indian tribes. Journey along
nature trails once the lifeline of a booming mining community. Scale 14,000 foot peaks of the San Juan Mountains and gaze into neighboring states. Float the clear confluence of the San Miguel River and feel the power of moving waters. Telluride is a place where adventure abounds and nature is top of mind.

Framed by the stunning beauty of the San Juan Mountains, Telluride is a magical outdoor playground. Surrounded on three sides by jagged rock, Telluride is tucked into a vibrant box canyon. As spring arrives, seek out roaring waterfalls and verdant green canyons. During the heart of summer, explore mountain landscapes filled with colorful, native wildflowers. To complete the cycle, catch a spectacular show of fall colors as aspen leaves transform into a blanket of gold and yellow.

Beyond the great outdoors, Telluride is also home to an active arts and cultural community. From performing arts and theatre to world-renown Plein-Air painters and unique jewelry designers, a stroll along Telluride’s Main Street is an adventure in itself. indulge in live music, designer trunk shows, local crafts and the weekly Friday farmer’s market. venture out to Telluride this summer.

 

ATTRACTIONS

 

Free Scenic Gondola
Take the 13-minute gondola ride between the towns of Telluride and Mountain Village, the only transportation system of its kind in North America’s.

World-class Outdoor Adventures
Find scenic hiking and biking trails right outside your door. Ride rapids in a whitewater raft or cast flies with an expert fly-fishing guide on the San Miguel River.

Festival Capital of the Southwest
Whether your passion is bluegrass, indie film or culinary delights, Telluride delivers over 30 acclaimed summer festivals and events in the mountains.

Bridal Veil Falls
Head up to Colorado’s longest free-falling waterfall at 365 feet and also check out the Bridal Veil Power Plant, home to the first alternating current (AC).

Telluride Historical Museum
Head back in time to observe the challenges of mining life and the glory of the rise of alpine skiing.

Historic Walking Tours
Choose a self-audio tour or join a guided session and stroll the streets of Telluride for a first-hand experience in historic architecture, legends and lore.

14,000-foot Peaks
With 4 “fourteeners” in the immediate region, Telluride has the highest concentration of 14,000-foot peaks in North America.


EVENT SCHEDULE

Mountainfilm in Telluride May 22-25, 2010

Jazz Celebration
June 4-7, 2010

Wild West Fest
June 6-13, 2010

Telluride Heritage Festival
June 12-13

Telluride Bluegrass Festival
June 17-20

Telluride Wine Festival
June 24-27

Telluride Plein-Air
June 29 - July 4

Red, White & Blues Concert
July 3

Telluride Yoga Festival
July 8-11

Nothing Festival
July 2010

Chamber Music Festival
August 12-21

Telluride Festival of the Arts
August 20-22

Mushroom Festival
August 26-29

Telluride Film Festival
August 31 - September 9, 2010

Blues & Brews
September 17-19

Fall Colors
Mid-September to Early October


For a complete list of events, please go to VisitTelluride.com

 

FAST FACTS

 

1) In 1964, Telluride received the National Historic Landmark designation, making it one of only a handful of Colorado communities to receive this honor from the U.S. Secretary of Interior.

2) The Telluride Regional Airport is the highest commercial airport in North America, sitting at 9,078 feet above sea level

3) Butch Cassidy made his first major bank heist in Telluride at the San Miguel Valley Bank on June 24, 2889, escaping with more than $20,000.

4) Telluride measures only 8 blocks wide by 12 blocks long, and is proud to be home to no chain businesses.

5) For local expertise and hands-on customer service, book your summer getaway with Telluride Central Reservations by calling 800.245.2293.

 

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