Recommended Itineraries

Whether you're stopping through Telluride or planning to stay awhile, we offer some ideas to help make most of your time here.

WINTER

[1/2 Day]

•    Start your history lesson at the Telluride Historical Museum.

•    Take the leisurely paced Idarado Trail east toward Pandora Mill and make a scenic stop at Bridal Veil Falls—Colorado’s longest free-falling waterfall at 365 feet.

•    Head back to Telluride, along the San Miguel River Trail and toward the gondola.

•    Take a free, scenic gondola ride from Telluride  to Mountain Village. This 13-minute ride is the only transportation system of its kind in North America.

•     Browse the shops and outdoor art in Mountain Village. Grab a cup of coffee or a bite to eat before heading back down to Telluride to explore the Victorian architecture and unique shops.

•    Finish by warming up with a little shopping and a cup of coffee on main street.

[One Day]

Activities listed above plus your choice of the following:

•    Explore the slopes of the Telluride Ski Resort

•    Shop and tour around historic downtown Telluride

[Two Days]

Activities listed above plus your choice of the following:

•    Head out on a snowmobile adventure with a local outfitter.

•    Book a spa appointment at one of many options in town.

[Three Days]

Activities listed above plus your choice of the following:

Go helicopter-skiing with Helitrax (full day)

SUMMER

[1/2 Day]

•    Start your history lesson at the Telluride Historical Museum.

•    Take the leisurely paced Idarado Trail east toward Pandora Mill and make a scenic stop at Bridal Veil Falls—Colorado’s longest free-falling waterfall at 365 feet.

•    Stroll along the San Miguel River Trail.

•    Take a free, scenic gondola ride from Telluride to Mountain Village. This 13-minute ride is the only transportation system of its kind in North America.

•    Make a stop at the midway point—San Sophia Station—and head over to the San Sophia Nature Center to learn about the local flora and fauna, as well as pose with Mt. Wilson, one of the 14,000-foot peaks in the region. (Note: There are four “fourteeners” in the area, the most in the state of Colorado.)

•    Browse the shops and outdoor art in Mountain Village. Grab a cup of coffee or a bite to eat before heading back down to Telluride to explore the Victorian architecture and unique shops.

[One Day]

Activities listed above plus your choice of the following:

•    Take a guided historic walking tour (2 hours)

•    Go on a guided 4x4 Jeep tour of Tomboy Basin and Mine (1/2 day)

•    Shop and tour around historic downtown Telluride

[Two Days]

Activities listed above plus your choice of the following:

•    Take a moderate hike up to Bear Creek Falls (1/2 day)

•    Play a round at the Telluride Golf Club championship course (9 or 18 holes)

•    Book an appointment at one of many spas

[Three Days]

Activities listed above plus your choice of the following:

•    Take a rafting trip on the San Miguel River (1/2 or full day)

•    Go on a mountain biking tour (1/2 or full day)

•    Book a guided ATV/off-road tour (1/2 or full day)

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