Telluride, Colorado

Escape to the San Juan Mountains. Acclaimed as a world-class ski resort, Telluride is also known for stunning vistas of its iconic box canyon and the 13,000 and 14,000-foot peaks that circle the town. Founded in 1878 as a mining town, Telluride received designation as a National Historic Landmark District in 1964, with a charming variety of colorful Victorian homes, restaurants, boutiques, galleries, and outfitters. Just 12 blocks long by eight blocks wide, the town is pedestrian-friendly with quick access to hiking and biking trails, parks, and the famed Sheridan Opera House. Fly-fish the San Miguel River, attend a lively music festival, or simply relax and take in the grandeur of Telluride’s natural beauty.