Overview
Telluride is in the southern Rocky Mountains approximately 100 miles (160 km) from Four Corners, the intersection of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. Telluride is home to the Telluride Ski Resort, and home of an independent film festival.
1 sights · 2 things to do · 3 places to eat · 8 places to stay
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Best things about Telluride
Telluride Historical Museum
Skiing
The ski resort has a good mix of beginner, intermediate as well as some of the steepest advanced ski you can want. And it's never crowded!
Telluride Outside
Adventure guide service since 1984. Fly Fishing, 4WD tours, whitewater rafting and mountain bike tours.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 13°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Sep and Mar. (climate data from nearby Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- TEX Telluride Regional Airport, Telluride — 5 mi away. Directions
- MTJ Montrose Regional Airport, Montrose — 40 mi away. Directions
- COS City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, Colorado Springs — 179 mi away (major hub). Directions
If you want to fly in commercially you'll have to fly into Montrose Regional Airport. Air Carriers who fly into Montrose include Alaska, Allegiant Air, American, JetBlue, and United. Private flights can also be arranged through many of the national charter companies, including Avanti Air, Flex Jet, and Net Jets.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $89–$89 a night (typical $337), from 2 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$130, mid-range ~$410, comfortable ~$260.
Options are grouped as Telluride, Mountain Village, Others in the Sleep guide ↓.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Telluride Historical Museum, Skiing
- Lunch La Cocina de Luz
- Afternoon Telluride Outside
- Dinner Baked in Telluride
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Photos
Map
Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.
Understand
A remote boomtown established at an elevation of 8,745 ft (2438 m) in the heyday of Colorado's gold and silver mining era, the Town of Telluride was incorporated in 1878.
Get in
By plane
If you want to fly in commercially you'll have to fly into Montrose Regional Airport. Air Carriers who fly into Montrose include Alaska, Allegiant Air, American, JetBlue, and United. Private flights can also be arranged through many of the national charter companies, including Avanti Air, Flex Jet, and Net Jets.
Go Montrose Regional Airport
Get around
Public transportation abounds in Telluride and Mountain Village. It is recommended not to drive to most locations as there is ample free bus service around town, as well as a free Gondola service between Telluride and Mountain Village.
Hertz and Alamo/National have rental cars available in Mountain Village.
See
Do
Buy
Eat
Eat La Cocina de Luz
Mexican food bar.
Eat Baked in Telluride
Bakery, sandwiches and pizzas.
Eat Cindybread
A premier sandwich experience that tops some New York delis.
Sleep
Telluride
Stay Town Park
Campsites and RV spots available. Cost is $12-16/night. Hot showers available, $2 for 5 minutes.
Stay The Victorian Inn
A block away from the Historic Main Street and the free Gondola, this hotel has large 275-325 square foot rooms with kitchenettes, a suite and a cozy cottage house. A free daily continental breakfast served every morning from 8-10AM, daily maid service and on-site parking. Other facilities include free Wi-Fi, outdoor hot tub, dry sauna (winter only), BBQ pits, and bike racks.
Mountain Village
Others
Go next
- Visit Colorado's Wine Country. Colorado is home to over 70 wineries and its own indigenous vineyards. Wine lovers can enjoy several scenic day trips from Telluride to many of the small towns with tasting rooms and grapes. These lovely little communities include Montrose, Palisade, Paonia, and Hotchkiss, as well as the city of Grand Junction.
- Visit Ouray. This lovely town has natural hot springs, fine shopping and restaurants. It is only a one-hour drive along the San Juan Skyway. In the fall, golden aspen leaves shimmer on the drive to Ouray.
Nearby
Ouray
City / town · 22 listings · 10 mi away
Silverton
City / town · 11 listings · 12 mi away
Montrose
City / town · 30 listings · 37 mi away
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Park · 5 listings · 44 mi away
Curecanti National Recreation Area
Park · 1 listings · 44 mi away
Durango
City / town · 38 listings · 46 mi away
Mancos
City / town · 49 mi away
Creede
City / town · 9 listings · 49 mi away
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