Aside from being a premier ski resort destination renowned for exciting winter activities, Telluride also offers an extensive array of things to do and see during the summer. Not a day goes by without something fun to discover or exciting to do in Telluride. The Ute Indians described Telluride as "The Valley of Hanging Waterfalls." You can hike to the Bridal Veil Waterfalls, which cascade 387 feet down the mountain, creating the longest free-falling waterfall in Colorado. The Bear Creek Preserve is another terrific hike that features several waterfalls, as well as fascinating old mining buildings and equipment.
Telluride also serves as the ideal base camp to explore the natural wonders of the region, such as the famous San Juan Skyway, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and the majestic Black Canyon of the Gunnison.
Mountain Lodge at Telluride is the gateway to scores of fly fishing opportunities. Superb lakes and streams spangle the mountains around Telluride, full of vibrant, wild trout. Feisty rainbows, beautiful deep-chested browns, orange-spotted brookies you want to save as art, native Colorado cutthroat you feel privileged just to see. A timeless Zen: diamond-clear waters, the luminous light on the riffles, and your soul at peace. The Colorado Division of Wildlife also offers a one-day license for $5.25 or five days for $18.25, all of which are for sale at any local sporting goods shop.
Telluride celebrates everything and anything with myriad festivals - from its annual Bluegrass Festival to festivals of film, the arts, food and wine. Throughout the summer, visitors and locals alike enjoy performances, races, rallies and air shows. Designated a National Historic Landmark District, Telluride also offers a self-guided walking tour through its Victorian architecture - including the historic brothels of Popcorn Alley and the location of Butch Cassidy's famous first heist.
• Scenic Attractions
• Mountain Village Map*
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Below is a list of attractions that you may want to consider exploring during your Telluride, Colorado vacation.
Scenic Attractions
• Waterfalls - Bridal Veil, Cornet Creek, Ingram and Bear Creek
• Historic mines
• Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
• San Juan Skyway
• Black Canyon National Monument
Historic Landmarks
• San Miguel County Courthouse
• New Sheridan Hotel & Opera House
• Roma Bar
• St. Patrick's Catholic Church
• Old Waggoner House
• Town Hall
• Telluride Historical Museum
• North Oak House
• Davis House
• L.L. Nunn House
• Finn Town
• Popcorn Alley
• The Pekkarine Building
• Lone Tree Cemetery
• Galloping Goose
• Butch Cassidy Robbery Site
• Pick & Gad
• Old Town Jail
For more information on Telluride events and attractions, please visit the Telluride Tourism Board.
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