Telluride, Colorado

Located within the picturesque Mountain Village, Telluride Ski Resort is one of Colorado’s premier attractions.

• The resort is open all year round and allows guests to get up close and personal with the San Juan Mountain Range, which is a part of the Rocky Mountains.
• The location offers a dramatic view and over 2,000 acres of skiable space on the peaks and faces of the mountains.
• Guests will love exploring the old mining camp town and its old-world charm, taking part in the many winter activities available, or just relaxing and enjoying the view as they shop in the stylish boutiques or dine amidst the mountains.

Telluride Ski Resort is 2 hours from Durango:

565 Mountain Village Boulevard, Telluride, CO 81435, Phone: 970-728-7414

Beginning from the Skokomish River, Bear Creek Falls is located within the narrow Bear Creek Canyon surrounded by rugged cliffs.

• Donated to the citizen of Telluride, the trail starts on South Pine Street and has wide dirt tracks for bikers and horseback riders.
• It passes through beautiful Aspen forests and rolling meadows.
• The waterfall itself is visible across a large open meadow, and the downpour over the rocky cliff is a sight that visitors come from far and wide to see.
• Break Creek Falls is over a thousand feet high and perfect for visitors to hike or have a picnic on the meadow.

There are no dining options at the waterfall, so be sure to bring your own snack and water.

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Resting on a valley floor nearly 10,000 feet above sea level, Mountain Village is a neat European-style village that was founded in 1987 in the heart of Colorado. The charming 2,000 acres of rolling aspens and spruce covered mountainsides that lead into Uncompahgre National Forest provide the perfect location for Telluride ski resorts.

• Attracting bikers and hikers in the summer, skiers in the winter, and nature-lovers all year long, Mountain Village’s exquisite beauty never fails to impress no matter the month.
• The gondola ride between Mountain Village and Telluride gives visitors a stunning view as well as a great way to travel between the two towns and Gondola Plaza, which is home to restaurants, bars, and boutique shops galore.

Located with an 1896 miner’s hospital, the Telluride Historical Museum preserves the regional and geological history of Telluride. Visitors can browse through a vast collection of Ute Native American artifacts and learn of their history and heritage as well as the robust mining history that the town has, including the discovery of gold and silver and the arrival of the town’s railroad.

The museum takes visitors through the lifestyle of early settlers in the San Juan Mountain life. Museum-goers of all ages will enjoy the 3D rotating gallery display that brings the museum to life. There are tons of fun activities for kids such as becoming miners and digging for gems.

201 W. Gregory Ave., Telluride, CO 81435, Phone: 970-728-3344

Jud Wiebe Trail is situated in a valley amidst beautiful mountain scenery. This picturesque village is probably the best town hike in Colorado, giving visitors a panoramic view of Ajax Peak and Bear Creek. Near an old gold mining town from the late 1800s, Jud Wiebe Trail offers an amazing view of the canyon bedrocks as well.

Visitors are privy to an amazing sight as they walk through Aspen Forest no matter the season as the reds and greens of spring turn to gold and yellows in autumn. The trail goes on a three-mile loop and usually takes around two hours to complete.

If you are traveling with kids:

Open from May to October and then again from November to April, the Telluride Mountain Village Gondola offers a one-of-a-kind way to experience the town and its stunning surroundings.

• For the past ten years, the town has been offering the service between Telluride and the nearby Mountain Village free of charge to residents, visitors, snowboarders, and skiers.
• The gondola ride lasts nearly 13 minutes, during which visitors can enjoy a breathtaking bird’s eye view of the town and 365 degree views of the surrounding San Juan mountain range.
• The gondola ride starts and stops at Oak Street in Telluride, Gondola Plaza in Mountain Village, the Mountain Village town hall, and San Sophia Station, which has access to slopes and hiking trails.

The San Miguel River Trail follows the river through the length of the town of Telluride. Approximately 4 1/2 miles and ascending to a range of 170 feet, the trail is perfect for families with younger children, as it’s an easy climb. Visitors will love the views that they come across, especially that of a panoramic Box Canyon visible midway through the trail.

The San Miguel River Trail connects to Telluride’s Idarado Legacy Trail, where the town’s rich mining heritage is visible, and the Pandora Mill, a well preserved historic mining site. Visitors and their families can enjoy the trail all year long – even pets are allowed. Fishing and swimming are allowed in certain areas throughout the trail.

Black Bear Pass, a forest service road that starts up from the 11,000-foot summit of Red Mountain Pass on U.S highway 550, is a picturesque jeep trail. Visitors can get an amazingly scenic view throughout the entire drive, which includes an up close and personal look at many historical mines. Visitors driving through Black Bear Pass will also be able to feel the mist off Bridal Veil Falls at one point as they drive by. Due to safety reasons, the 9.2-mile stretch is only open from late summer to early fall (July to October).

Though the road is winding and a bit difficult to drive, it’s manageable during the months it is open. Visitors should be wary of Kermode bears, glacier bears, and of course, the black bears for which the road is named.

One of the biggest microbreweries in the United States, the The Telluride Brewing Co has won three gold medals and a bronze medal in the World Beer Cup since its establishment in 2011. Quickly progressing into a successful organization, the microbrewery grew from one artisanal brew to fourteen brews and ales.

They’re renowned for their remarkable and refreshing taste the whole world over, and the brewery is a main attraction for many people who visit Telluride. Visitors can explore the microbrewery, better understand its short history and its future goals, and of course, enjoy a rich, smooth beer accompanied with a wonderfully seasoned steak and other food pairings.

156 Def Society Drive, Telluride, Colorado, 81435, Phone: 970-728-5094