Things To Do
Mountain Village
Mountain Village is a fantasic place to grab a bite to eat, explore the shops or grab a cup of coffee. We have listed some of our favorites to check out below: -- Restaurants -- Altezza (located in the Peaks Resort) Black Iron Kitchen and Bar La Piazza del Villaggio Tomboy Tavern Crazy Elk Pizza --Shopping-- Christy Sports Heritage Apparel The Shoppe at Madeline --Sightseeing-- Rinkevich Gallery Free Gondola Ride
Downtown Telluride
See below for some restaurants ideas and shopping suggestions. Most the the shopping is up and down Main Street and restaurants are scattered about. Take a historical walking tour, stop by the museum or art gallery. -- Restaurants -- La Marmotte Rustico Ristorante Cosmopolitan The National 221 South Oak Brown Dog Pizza -- Shopping -- Hook Telluride Trappings & Toggery Over the Moon Between the Covers Bookstore Crossbow Leather and Hats -- Sightseeing -- Telluride Historical Museum
Hike
-Bear Creek Falls - a go-to hike with a great waterfall at end (moderate effort) -River Trail - super flat, peaceful, and good for walking, strollers, or morning coffee -Coonskin Mountain via Ridge Trail - moderately challenging, 1.9 mile, ~1 hour hike to the top of Coonskin Mountain. From there, you can either hike back down, ride the gondola down, or continue on to several other hiking trails from there. -Bridal Veil Falls- a little steeper but worth it if you're up for a challenge.* *2.0 mile out-and-back, ~1.5 hour - Moderate difficulty Recommend hiking shoes with good traction
Bike
Click the link for more information on places to rent and ride
Golf
--Telluride Golf Club-- Telluride Golf Club is among the highest elevation golf courses in the world. Set atop Turkey Creek Mesa, tucked within the highest concentration of 13,000 and 14,000-foot peaks in the US, the 18-hole par 70, 6,546-yard course has stunning views guaranteed to take your breath away. The air at this elevation creates less resistance for your ball during flight, resulting in soul-satisfying longer drives.
Tennis / Pickleball
The Telluride Racquet Club has four clay tennis courts and six pickleball courts. Click below to view their website for more information.
Kayak / Canoe / Paddleboard Rentals or Tours
Kayak, Canoe and Paddleboard rentals or guided tours are available through a few different companies. Black Tie Rentals Christy Sports Telluride Outfitters
Jeep Tours
Telluride Offroad Adventures offers a variety of Jeep Tours.
Horseback Riding
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Zipline and Canopy Tours
Reach new heights and feel the rush of mountain air on the Telluride Zipline Adventure. Experience 5 ziplines, 2 aerial bridges, and 2 rappels. Enjoy a bird’s eye view of the surrounding San Juan Mountains that you’ll never forget!
Via Ferrata
The route features a combination of narrow hiking paths and rugged iron ladder stairs welded into a conglomerate cliff. Climbers secure themselves to a metal cable running along the rock face, enjoying exposure and spectacular views. The trail includes both cable-secured and unprotected sections, requiring participants to have a moderate level of fitness and some technical climbing knowledge. Click the link for more guides and more info!
Telluride Historical Museum
Housed in a restored 1896 miner's hospital. Learn about the town's mining past, the cultures of the Ute Indians, and the evolution of skiing and transportation in the region.