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Telluride
Telluride is a quiet find in southwestern Colorado. The town is split into two areas: the historic downtown with its brick buildings in the valley, and the modern Mountain Village, both linked by a free gondola. Skiers cherish Telluride for its challenging terrain and lack of crowds. In summer, the town transforms into the 'Festival Capital of the Rockies,' hosting world-renowned events like the Telluride Film Festival and the Bluegrass Festival. The culinary scene is surprisingly diverse, ranging from rustic bars to award-winning restaurants with panoramic views. A major highlight is Bridal Veil Falls, Colorado's tallest free-falling waterfall, located at the head of the canyon. Access is somewhat more involved due to its remote location, typically via Montrose or Telluride airports, which adds to its exclusive charm. The best time to visit is winter for expert skiing and summer for hiking in the San Juan Mountains and enjoying the festival season.
- Location: United States
- Top sights: Little Hawaii Grotto · Buckel Wine & Red Dirt Studio · The Gordon Collection
- Population: ~2.399 (2018)
Geography
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- Founded in 1878 as a gold mining camp called Columbia.
- Butch Cassidy committed his first bank robbery here in 1889.
- The gondola connecting town and Mountain Village is free for all.
- Bridal Veil Falls is the tallest free-falling waterfall in Colorado at 365 feet.
- Situated in a dramatic box canyon surrounded by 14,000-foot peaks.
- Famous for some of the steepest in-bounds ski terrain in North America.
- Host to the world-renowned Telluride Film Festival.
- Surrounded by the largest concentration of 14,000-foot peaks in the Rockies.
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