Telluride Local History

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.

Telluride Ski Resort

• Nearest town: Telluride
• Resort Altitude (metres): 2660m
• Ski Season: November to April
• Mountain Range: San Juan (Rockies)
• Number of Lifts: 16
• Highest Lift (metres): 3738m
• Lowest Lift (metres): 2660m
• Number of Slopes: 84
• Snowboarding: yes
• Cross Country (km): 30km

Telluride Ski Information

General information

Telluride does not offer much apart from skiing in winter. In summer there are a number of distractions including hiking, kayaking, golf and fishing. The town is host to a number of summer festivals between June and September. In town you could browse the local shops and possibly find a souvenir to remind you of your stay here.

• Languages: English Spanish
• Temperatures: 4°C
• Driving: Drivers drive on the right-hand side of the road
• Emergency contact numbers: All Emergencies 911
• Population: 2000
• Religion: Protestant 56% Roman Catholic 28% Jewish 2% other 4% none 10%
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Apres-ski

Located just 100 yards from the gondola station in the Mountain Village, 9545 Restaurant and Bar offers decent food and drinks at reasonable prices. For budget food, head into town where you will find Baked in Telluride at 127 S. Fir street, here you can get anything from pizza to bagels and sandwiches. For live entertainment, Fly Me to the Moon is a popular pub with decent prices at 132 E. Colorado Avenue. One of the most popular pubs is The House at 131 N. Fir Street where a predominantly college crowd hangs out.

Overview

Situated amongst the picturesque San Juan Mountains, Telluride was the scene of Butch Cassidy’s first bank robbery. Experts will love the skiing here, with good moguls and a vertical drop in the order of 960m. Skiers of lesser skill are not forgotten with a number of intermediate and beginner slopes. Telluride itself offers a good selection of restaurants and bars to choose from.

Telluride Attractions

Telluride Activities

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.

Telluride Parks & Gardens

Telluride Town Park - Located near the center of town this park also has a skateboard park.

Telluride Restaurants and Bars

Telluride Restaurants

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.

Telluride Bars & Clubs

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.

Telluride children's activities

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.