Telluride Holidays

Tucked into a lush box canyon surrounded by 13,000 and 14,000 foot high peaks, Telluride is enveloped in natural beauty. The scenery is astounding with forested mountains and cliffs found everywhere you turn, the spectacular Bridal Veil Falls pouring down daily from the canyon’s head and the tranquil San Miguel River passing through. A former Victorian-era mining town that was founded during the Gold Rush, Telluride still has numerous weathered ruins of old mining operations dot the hillsides, and the town itself is a designated National Historic Landmark District with its well-preserved 19th century architecture. Visitors will delight in the town’s colourful Victorian facades, clapboard storefronts, boutiques, art galleries and gourmet restaurants. The town prides itself on its nationally-recognised status and it’s easy to see why.

Summers in the town are full of cultural events and endless outdoor activities: from one of the state’s most enticing food and wine festivals to the iconic film festival which takes place every Labour Day weekend in September. It’s also an excellent time for both hiking and biking.
Winters in Telluride offer a vision of alpine elegance with Mountain Village, perched just above the town’s valley floor at 9,500 feet, providing access to the Uncompahgre National Forest and the Telluride Ski Resort with over 2,100 acres of incredible alpine skiing trails.

A year-round destination with an intriguing setting for visitors of all ages, there’s a reason Telluride is considered Colorado’s best kept secret.