Guidebook for Telluride
Sightseeing
An iconic point of view not to be missed. Local Knowledge: The road to the station is a dirt road and requires a car with clearance. Any local will tell you it's best to park at the Pandora Mine parking area and walk up to the base of the falls or to the Bridal Veil Power Station which is perched on the top of the falls.
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Bridal Veil Power Station
5393 E Hwy 145 SpurAn iconic point of view not to be missed. Local Knowledge: The road to the station is a dirt road and requires a car with clearance. Any local will tell you it's best to park at the Pandora Mine parking area and walk up to the base of the falls or to the Bridal Veil Power Station which is perched on the top of the falls.
Parks & Nature
Town Park is where many of the major festivals like Bluegrass, Blues & Brews are held. This park might sit in one of the most picturesque settings in the world, surrounded by thirteen thousand foot mountain peaks and looking directly at Ingram Falls (180') at the end of the box canyon. Large playing fields host local soccer and softball games in the evenings. Young kids will love the Imagination Station a large playground. You can also hike to a small water fall that sits just outside the park and the campground.
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Town Park
500 E Colorado AveTown Park is where many of the major festivals like Bluegrass, Blues & Brews are held. This park might sit in one of the most picturesque settings in the world, surrounded by thirteen thousand foot mountain peaks and looking directly at Ingram Falls (180') at the end of the box canyon. Large playing fields host local soccer and softball games in the evenings. Young kids will love the Imagination Station a large playground. You can also hike to a small water fall that sits just outside the park and the campground.
Essentials
Clark's is the largest grocery store in the Town of Telluride and is literally steps from the Prospect House.
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Clarks Market - Telluride
700 W Colorado AveClark's is the largest grocery store in the Town of Telluride and is literally steps from the Prospect House.
Entertainment & Activities
The Nugget Theatre
207 W Colorado AveCall 970-728-3030 to find out what's playing.
Everything Else
The coolest and most scenic way to get from the Town of Telluride to the Mountain Village (15 minutes one way). The FREE gondola runs from 7 a.m. to midnight during summer and winter seasons, with some special longer operating hours for certain festivals.
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Telluride Gondola Station
West San Juan AvenueThe coolest and most scenic way to get from the Town of Telluride to the Mountain Village (15 minutes one way). The FREE gondola runs from 7 a.m. to midnight during summer and winter seasons, with some special longer operating hours for certain festivals.
Food Scene
If you're going to splurge do it at the Sheridan Chop House. We LOVE their Bison Bone-in Ribeye (mouth watering), Gruyere Mac & Cheese, Fresh Ground Sirloin Burgers (seriously the best burger ever) and Truffle Fries. And also the location, ambience and service are top notch.
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Chop House Restaurant at New Sheridan
231 W Colorado AveIf you're going to splurge do it at the Sheridan Chop House. We LOVE their Bison Bone-in Ribeye (mouth watering), Gruyere Mac & Cheese, Fresh Ground Sirloin Burgers (seriously the best burger ever) and Truffle Fries. And also the location, ambience and service are top notch.