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1. Telluride Ski Resort ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Telluride Ski Resort
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2. Bear Creek Falls ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Bear Creek Falls
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3. Mountain Village

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Mountain Village
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4. Telluride Historical Museum

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Telluride Historical Museum
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5. Jud Wiebe Trail

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Jud Wiebe Trail
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6. Telluride Mountain Village Gondola - FREE

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Telluride Mountain Village Gondola - FREE
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7. San Miguel River Trail

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San Miguel River Trail
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8. Black Bear Pass

Black Bear Pass
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9. The Telluride Brewing Co

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The Telluride Brewing Co
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10. Alta Lakes

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Alta Lakes
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11. Ah Haa School for the Arts - Day Classes

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Ah Haa School for the Arts - Day Classes
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12. Michael D. Palm Theatre

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Michael D. Palm Theatre
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13. Telluride Ski School

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Telluride Ski School
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14. Town Park

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Town Park
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15. Ajax Peak

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Ajax Peak
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16. Telluride Outfitters

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Telluride Outfitters
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17. Telluride Offroad Adventures

Tours
Telluride Offroad Adventures
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18. Sheridan Opera House

Sheridan Opera House
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19. Brown Dog Pizza

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Brown Dog Pizza
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Q: Why is Telluride an amazing weekend getaway destination?
  • A: Telluride is located in the heart of Colorado, offering stunning views amidst the San Juan mountain range.
  • Q: What is special about Telluride's history?
  • A: A significant portion of Telluride is part of the Telluride Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
  • Q: How is Telluride connected to Mountain Village?
  • A: A complimentary gondola ride connects Telluride with the nearby town of Mountain Village, offering remarkable views.

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