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In 1875, the prospector John Fallon registered the Sheridan Mine just north of present day Telluride. Soon a town sprung up as prospectors flooded in. In the 1890s the railway arrived and the town entered its boom phase. It was here that the famous “Butch Cassidy” started his notorious career as a bank robber.
With the decline of mining, the town turned to “white gold” and enhanced its attraction as a ski resort town. |
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Skiing – In wintertime, Telluride is home to two of the Rockies most gut wrenching ski runs – “The Spiral Stairs” and the “Plunge”. A free gondola operates year round and runs from 7am to 11pm.
Kayaking – From day outings to multi day trips, no matter what your age or experience, you can enjoy the thrill of kayaking at the San Juan Rivers Paddling School.
Summer Festivals – Many festivals come to town in the summer including:Blue Grass Festival – 3rd week JuneTalking Gourds Festival – Poetry festival, 2nd week JulyJazz Celebration – 1st weekend AugustTelluride Intl. Film Festival – 1st weekend September |
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9545 Restaurant & Bar - Located in the heart of the town’s mountain village, the exact altitude of the restaurant is its name. You will find this place just 100 yards from the gondola station.
Harmon’s Depot - This place has food with flair, a good wine list and excellent service and atmosphere.
Baked in Telluride - 127 S. Fir St. A great place for cheap food – including coffee, pizza, pastries, sandwiches and bagels. |
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The House - 131 N. Fir Street. Host to college students and ski bums alike this is a good place to meet people if you are new in town.
Floradora - 103 W. Colorado Ave. You can get some locally brewed beer here.
Fly Me to the Moon - 132 E. Colorado Ave. Not only a pub, you can listen to some of the areas finest musical talent here.
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| Telluride Town Park - Located near the center of town this park also has a skateboard park. |
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| Thrill Hill - People of all ages will love this place with tubing, snow skating and ski-biking from 2.30pm to 8pm Wednesday to Saturday. |
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