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The town of Telluride, Colorado evokes many things for different people— world-class skiing, the Bluegrass Festival, the Telluride Film Festival, etc., but most people aren’t aware that a free, short gondola ride away is the town of Mountain Village. Skiers flock to Mountain Village in the winter to be close to the slopes and ski school, but this small hamlet is sometimes forgotten during the summer season, even though it has a lot to offer visitors to the area!

Are you hungry for some high altitude grub?? With over 25 unique restaurants and dining experiences, Telluride offers a wide variety of good eats, festival food, and cafes to keep you energized for all your adventures at 8,750+ feet. Here are the top 5 restaurants/food experiences you must check out when visiting Telluride, Colorado: 

Another BEAUTIFUL weekend here in Telluride, Colorado - High's in the 40's, goggle tans, and a packed house at Gorrono's Ranch. The sun softened up the slopes for a great couple days of hiking and groomers. Look out for another system rolling through later this week... snow baby, snow!  Here are the Top 5 Best Things to do in Telluride this week: 

Wow... what a great weekend! Chocolate Lover's was a blast, fresh powder is always nice, trees were amazing, exciting Super Bowl, Christina Aguilera botching the Star-Spangled Banner, bunch of good food, halftime show from TRON, Greg Jennings being absolutely dirty all season long... had him on my fantasy team (thanks Greg), and more snow and then some more food. Keep doing your snow dance... because it's working. Lots of great live music coming up in town!

Nestled in the Southwest corner of Colorado, Telluride remains a hidden gem among ski resort towns. With its snow capped charm and surrounded by stunning 13,000 foot peaks, you're hidden away from the day to day hassles of the world. It's a "world-class ski resort meets old, historic mining town". If you've never visited Telluride but are considering a future winter vacation, here are the Top 5 Best Things to do and see when you visit:  

Top 8?... Why not! We had a few 'Fans' on Facebook reach out to us, asking if we could add a few more events happening in town this weekend. Absolutely! So here is your updated "Top 8 Best Things to do in Telluride this Week, 1/31-2/7". If you'd like to add an event, let us know at: http://www.facebook.com/TellurideCO

Here's the Top 5 Best Things to do in Telluride, Colorado for 1/19-1/28. And don't forget... to THINK SNOW! Thursday, January 20th - Scrapple screening and Q&A - The Telluride Historical Museum presents a screening of the Telluride favorite, Scrapple, plus Q&A with director Chris Hansen. Srapple is a ski bum's version of Easy Rider with a soulful score by Taj Mahal. The movie starts at 8:30pm and tickets are $10. Come watch "Babe on Acid" at the museum! 

After one of the most talked about concerts of the summer... Mike Gordon from Phish is set to play at the Telluride Sheridan Opera House on Saturday, March 12th. Mike is on tour promoting his most recent album, Moss. We look forward to having Mike back in town for this very unique opportunity. Tickets go on sale January 21st at http://www.sheridanoperahouse.com/

Other than skiing the new hike-to terrain that's now open at the Telluride Ski Resort... Check out the Top 5 Best Things to do in Telluride for the week of 1/13-1/20: Friday the 14th - Neil Diamond Tribute Band - Sing along to "Sweet Caroline" and "Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show" this Friday night when the Super Diamond Concert takes stage at the Sheridan Opera House. Show starts at 9:00pm and tickets are $20. Check out the band at: http://superdiamond.com/

Need a last minute gift idea? Here is a whole bucket list of amazing stuff going down in Telluride, Colorado over Christmas and New Years. With a HUGE storm in the works, there are so many reasons to be right HERE with your friends and family for the holidays. Don't hesitate to call us if you have any questions! 877-507-9695