The town of Telluride, Colorado is what’s known as a destination town because it frankly is further away from the main airports than are other places in the state. But Telluride’s beauty, activities, amenities and atmosphere guarantee that despite its remote location, it will never be short of visitors.
Lodging in Telluride features something for every budget. The Blue Jay Lodge is a true throwback that emphasizes Telluride’s old time roots, yet is modern and accomadating as any that you would find in this 21st century world. Camel’s Garden is situated on the beautiful San Miguel River just a few blocks from Main Street. From price to luxuries offered, this Telluride hotel will not disappoint.
Telluride is nestled in the San Juan mountain range in southwest Colorado. As you browse the incredible shops and fine Telluride restaurants along Main Street, you’ll be captivated by the beauty of the high alpine meadows with the Rocky Mountain spring water trickling down. You might feel like you’re in a postcard.
The San Miguel River is one of the last free flowing rivers in the country. Fishing in Telluride is as good as anywhere else, with an abundance of freshwater trout minnowing under the water’s surface. There is also great lake fishing in Telluride, with Alta Lake, Priest Lake, and the aptly named Trout Lake nearby. Even if you don’t catch one fish, you’ll go home with a creel full of memories.
Telluride’s shopping doesn’t offer any strip malls. What you’ll find are one of a kind stores and boutiques for fashion or thrill seekers and everyone in between. No matter what you buy when you are shopping in Telluride, I promise you this; no one from home will assume that you got it from Target.
Telluride restaurants take as much pride in the individuality of their town as the local radio station staff does. 221 South Oak is an Old West home completely refurbished to provide atmosphere along with the fantastic cuisine. Wine lovers rejoice! The wine list at 221 South Oak is legendary. La Marmotte offers the finest French cuisine in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. And if you’re in a hurry or just want to enjoy the taste of good old America, try Diggity Dogs, a Chicago style hot dog cart.
If you’re going to golf in Telluride, make sure you back off a club or two, because the ball will fly 15% farther at 9,300 feet than it would at sea level. The Telluride golf club is among the best in high country golfing.
While Telluride is famous for its skiing and trout fishing, the Telluride Bluegrass Festival attracts thousands of people to the quaint town every year for three days of the best bluegrass music in the world. People come from all over, and the festival is so popular that there haven’t been any tickets left by showtime for almost the last decade.
If you just want to get away and have some quiet time, some down time, Telluride spas offer the best in rejuvenating massage and spa treatments in the world.
Fishing, hiking, biking, golf, rock climbing, if it’s any fun, it can be found in Telluride, Colorado.
Jason Palat
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