Photography B&A©-Gabby Anstey

Written By KATHLEEN M. BUSH
Telluride's physical beauty has long been noted. Nestled in a box canyon etched from millions of years of glacier activity, this rustic Victorian town captivates all who happen upon it. Between the 365-foot waterfall at the head of town (the start of the mighty San Miguel River), steep mountainscapes rising straight up from the valley bottom and a colorful history, Telluride is a place people never forget. Additionally, tons of thrilling outdoor activities, pampering treatments, top-notch shopping, buzzing nightlife and worldly dining opportunities keep visitors more than entertained.

Since 1972, Telluride's "white gold rush" has been on an upward boom cycle. Ever so gradually and ever so wisely, Telluride Ski & Golf Company has crafted one of the best, visitor-friendly, ski resorts in the world. Winter poses everything from open bowls to gladed trees, steep moguls to gentle cruisers, tight chutes to a thrilling terrain park. There's something for every type of snow lover.

In the summertime, the Telluride area transforms into a giant wildflower-ridden playground with hiking, biking, fishing, camping, climbing, golfing, horseback riding and four-wheeling. There is also a string of music festivals featuring jazz, bluegrass, blues and chamber music; the highly acclaimed Telluride Film Festival; athletic races; craft shows; the Tech and Wild West festivals; and many other weekend events. In fact, Telluride hosts so many festivals it has earned the title, "Festival Capital of the Rockies."

Telluride's sister community, Mountain Village, rests in a wild place surrounded by 360-degree views of the jagged San Juans. Connected to Telluride by a free gondola ride, Mountain Village offers locals and visitors unrelenting peak-ridden vistas that change as swiftly as the wind shifts. Delicate aspens and deep green conifers thread themselves along meticulously landscaped roadways, while grand alpine getaways illuminate the mountainside. Summer activities are abundant in Mountain Village. Beginning at the St. Sophia Gondola Station, a new frisbee golf course loops its way around the ski area. Mountain biking and hiking trails also lure guests into the warmth of the summer sun. On Wednesday evenings, July through September, Mountain Village offers the Sunset Concert Series where musical guests from across the country perform free, outdoor concerts in the Town Square.

Visitor's Services:
Telluride and Mountain Village
Convention and Visitor Bureau
630 West Colorado Ave. | Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-3041| (800) 525-3455
Email: info@visittelluride.com
Website: www.visittelluride.com

Attractions/Services:
Butch Cassidy's First Bank Robbery
Bridal Veil Falls
Festival Capital of the Rockies
Ghost Towns
Free Gondola
World-Class Dining, Lodging
Telluride Ski Resort/ Telluride Golf Club
Telluride Conference Center
Climbing Boulder
Frisbee Golf Course
World-Class Dining, Lodging, Golf

For Events and Details:
telluridestyle.com

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