Best Telluride Activities

Both world-reknowned Colorado vacation destinations, Telluride and Mountain Village are located in southwest Colorado's majestic San Juan Mountains. What began as a turn-of-the-century mining community has evolved into a world-class resort with wide appeal all year long. We want you to have the best possible experience when you come to town, so here are some of our recommendations to consider when planning your Telluride vacation.

We also did an unscientific poll of our employees and their friends to create our Local’s Best of List for Telluride Activities and Dining.

If you are visiting us this winter, don't miss Telluride's best free winter activities!

Best Things To Do With Kids

• Hike up to Cornet Creek Falls
• Take the Gondola to Mountain Village and have ice cream or treat at Sweet Life
• Telluride Town Park – Swimming, Skateboard ramp, Imagination Station, Fishing Pond, Tennis, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball
• Telluride Academy – Kids' camps, full of outdoor adventures for ages 4 and up www.tellurideacademy.org
• San Juan Outdoor School – Mountain Adventures
• Rent bikes and explore the River Trail and Valley Floor

Best Telluride Ski Runs

• Lookout – Take in the breathtaking views of the Town of Telluride from the top of this intermediate run. Access from Lift 9, off of See Forever.
• Bushwacker – This steep black diamond run is great for advanced skiers. Groomed every 3 days. Located at the top of Lift 9.
• Plunge – Make big turns on this extremely wide black diamond run. Access from Lift 9, off of See Forever.
• See Forever – Perfect long cruiser run for beginners and intermediates. Access from the top of Lift 14, 6, or 9.
• West Drain – This well hidden black diamond run offers tight turns and lot of speed. Great for intermediate and advanced skiers. Access from Lift 9, off of See Forever.
• Coonskin – Get a mix of quality terrain on this black diamond run. Located at the top of Lift
• Milk Run – This steep and wide run is home to the Telluride Ski & Snowboard Club races. Located at the top of the Gondola.
• Dynamo – Test your bravery and skills on this double black diamond run. For advanced / expert skiers only. Located at the top of Lift 14.
• Magnolia – Great run with all types of terrain for beginners and intermediates. Located at the top of Lift 12, in Prospect Bowl.
• Polar Queen – Nice and easy cruiser run that the whole family can enjoy. Located at the top of Lift 5.    

Best Dining Experiences

• Cosmopolitan – Has a great menu and fantastic service, very attentive. Shrimp & Calamari appetizer is great!
• 221 S. Oak – Intimate dining, great menu; the steak and shrimp (surf & turf) rocks. Also, try the weekend brunch menu.
• Blue Point – They have the best crab cake! The blue plate specials are really affordable for fine dining.
• Excelsior – Window seating and great specials.
• La Marmotte - $35 pre-fixe menu and great wine selections in a cozy atmosphere.
• Hongas – Extensive sushi and Asian menu; good mojitos - right on Main Street.
• Rustico – Outdoor patio in the summer and great wine menu, along with authentic Italian dining.
• X Cafe – Aprés ski and lunch specials.
• La Cocina de Luz – Affordable Mexican menu; fresh ingredients; yummy salsa bar.
• La Piazza del Villagio - Great outdoor patio for enjoying the Sunset Concert Series in Mountain Village.

Best Hikes Around Telluride

• Bear Creek – A nice 2.5 mile walk up to a beautiful waterfall! The Bear Creek Trailhead starts at the north end of Pine St..
• Jud Wiebe – A fairly strenuous hike beginning at the south end of Aspen. Cross the bridge and go uphill! Gorgeous views from the bench at the top of the hike.
• Sneffels High Line – A full day through beautiful terrain including an elk calving area. Guaranteed to be an enjoyable and tiring day! Start at the Jud Wiebe trailhead.
• Hope Lake – Drive out past Trout Lake and up a mountain road to the Hope Lake trailhead. This is a beautiful hike filled with wildflowers. Hope Lake at the top is a worthy destination and a great place for a picnic. Go early to avoid thunderstorms!    

Best Outdoor Adventures

• Rafting the San Miguel
• Fly Fishing (Alta, Uncompaghre, San Miguel)
• Rock Climbing
• Hiking
• Town Park (horseshoes, volleyball, softball, bocce, soccer, basketball, skateboarding, tennis, swimming)
• Biking (cruising town or mountain biking)
• Pool in Town Park    
• Telluride Academy - www.tellurideacademy.org

Best Pampering Experiences

• Studio G – Very likely the best facial you've ever had! Phone: 970-728-8700 Address: 226 W. Colorado
• Atmosphere Day Spa- Wonderful body wraps, massage and pedicure. Phone: 970-728-0630 Address: 250 W. San Juan Ave.
• Dinner at La Marmotte - Great service, great food, lovely ambiance. Phone: 970-728-6232 Address: 150 W. San Juan Ave.
• Megan Langford Catering – It is so lovely to come home from skiing or hiking to a delicious catered dinner. Phone: 970-729-1748
• Between the Covers Bookstore – Take a morning off and enjoy a great cup of coffee and find a new book! Phone: 970-728-4505 Address: 224 W. Colorado
• Allred's – Enjoy the best view in town from Allred's beautiful bar and restaurant. Phone: 970-728-7474 Address: Gondola station St. Sophia