Gondola rides from Telluride to Mountain Village and from Mountain Village to Market Plaza are all…read morefree! Staff are friendly and very helpful. Elevation of Mountain Village Town is 9,545 feet. Beautiful view and did I say the rides are free?

What I like the most the friendly vibe in Telluride. Just taking the gondola turned out to be a…read morewealth of information while riding up the mountain. Better yet connecting the Mountain Village to the town of Telluride is free (at least that part of the system). Then there are the views...

I'm glad my friends who visit Telluride each year recommended I stop in this museum. It was the…read moreinitial hospital during the mining days, which was later converted into a museum. It had so many interesting displays and pieces of history, from the Native American Indians times, through the boom-and-bust mining days, to the present-day ski resort revitalization of this charming town. The exhibits are strategically placed to allow you to experience how the area evolved. It is easy to walk around, taking your time examining specific items that are of interest to you. The small gift shop is charming and has a number of books and periodicals of the town's history that may be difficult to find elsewhere. For a nominal entrance fee, you can easily spend an enjoyable hour or two learning the history of this great town. There is also a museum donation canister at the entrance way, which I gladly deposited additional money in as I finished my tour as it was definitely worth it!

Interesting displays, including audio features and a rotating special exhibit; broad range of…read morecultural, environmental, and economic stages touched on in a short time; and a very reasonable admission fee. If you can visit on a walking tour day, it's well worth the time (1.5 hours), and you are able to go inside some of the most historic buildings, like the opera house, and the "New" Sheridan Hotel and connected bar. Ours was by Ashley, and he was engaging, friendly, fielded every question with aplomb. It may be hard to engage small, active children but older kids and adults will find plenty of interest.

One of the best I have been to in person. Will go again for sure. Just completely amazing and great…read moreentertainment!!

Absolutely amazing show, Ty is such a great showman and kept our attention throughout the whole…read moreshow! Such great storytelling and shocking magic tricks!

In Telluride, Colorado for a long weekend and decided to check out the white water rafting. The…read morewinter snowfall was great and there is still lots of snow on the peaks. My wife had heard that Mild to Wild rafting took great care of their clients. Last year at this time, we were wading up the San Miguel river / stream and fly fishing. Shallow water, tranquil pools and great fishing made it a different weekend. When we booked this, I thought it must be a mistake as this stream did not seem strong enough for rafting and narrow in width. What a difference a year makes. The river was full, fierce with heavy water and good class 3 rapids for the next 1 1/2 hour. Big rocks, fast water, big snags and quick currents were the norm today. One had better stay in the boat, as it would troublesome swimming in 42 degree water. Alyssia, our guide was fabulous and serious about following her instructions. She navigated the rocks, snags and fast water. She maneuvered our boat well. For the next 1 1/2 hours, we had 3-4 foot swells and worked the entire trip. We have rafted many rivers and this was one of our shorter trips but a 5/5 on adventure. For a great adventure, beautiful scenery and a gorgeous day, raft with Mild to Wild. You will have a fun filled and adventurous memory for life.

We got high with Jay! This keep ride into the mountains was incredible! I got to stand at the foot…read moreof beautiful waterfall and I found GOLD!

So fun! Amazing drinks and ambiance! Great service, we felt welcome the moment we walked up! We…read morejust stopped to listen to the live music and have a drink before dinner. We didn't regret it!

I was here for the horror film fest, and it's a beautiful and interesting venue…read more I prefer the balcony seating, as it seemed easier to get a seat closer to the door and not have to worry about climbing over people. If you have the opportunity, sit both on the floor and in the balcony to get the full experience. The seating on the floor doesn't have an aisle so it can be a little difficult to navigate. The floor creaks, but I mean, come on--it's an old venue. Concessions were appropriately priced. I hope to come back someday!

I heard about a magical 'hike' called the via ferrata in Telluride about a year ago, and became…read morevery keen in researching and watching YouTube clips of it throughout the year. Finally I booked my trip to Telluride and decided to go with a guide. While I love to hike all over Colorado and have done more pretty awesome mountains on my own as well as rock climbing, I felt safer with a guide. Plus, they had the correct harness attachments, which would be pointless for me to buy and only use once. Our guide was from Europe and had been doing via ferrata since he was 7, so he came with a lot of knowledge. He was also great about contacting me before the climb and following up. Overall, great company and great decision in not going on my own!

I booked this tour online to find something fun to do with my boyfriend while visiting Durango. It…read morewas my bf first time riding a snowmobiling. The drive up during a storm was also an adventure we were nervous about not making our time slot with the roads being bad. We were able to make it during our slot time and luckily still had time to get ready. I will note to leave a lot earlier during a storm. Once we arrived our guide made sure to provide us instructions and made sure we all had proper gear for riding. They also offered us some hot drinks before, half time and after our ride back at the trail head base camp. During breaks my boyfriend and I were able to take turns driving and enjoy the views. The back seat was very comfortable. Our guide took us on some loops in the area and we came back to camp to warm up and use the restroom during breaks. My boyfriend did go off the track by accident and our guide with a few other men helped get it out easily. We had a lot of fun with our guide who was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. We did run into a few other groups on the trails which caused some bottlenecking. Our guide was able to coordinate to go around or let the other groups pass by us. I highly recommend going with ice pirates and also wish they had more merchandise to buy to remember our trip.

Great operation! Did a backcountry day tour with friends…read more All brand new equipment ! Great lunch ! Awesome guides! Tyler is the man and Adam joined us too for a bit and he was great too. They had us all in deep fresh powder all day and it hadn't snowed in over a month! Definitely want to go back again!

This was my first time attending the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, and it definitely won't be…read moremy last. As a longtime festivalgoer, it's rare for me to experience so many artists for the very first time, but that added a fresh spark to the weekend. Jontavious Willis, Maggie Rose, Thundercat, Danielle Nicole, and Anders Osborne all left strong impressions, even if I can't list everyone here. That said, two performances in particular blew me away and would have been worth the trip from South Florida all on their own. Before getting to that, I have to highlight what makes this festival truly unique: the setting. Telluride Town Park sits in a valley almost completely surrounded by Colorado mountains. Having lived my whole life on flat Florida terrain, I was in awe. Pictures don't capture it--you simply have to be there. Our first day brought cold rain in the low 40s, and many people called it quits early. But those who stayed witnessed something unforgettable. In the middle of a downpour, Samantha Fish took the stage. Her voice and guitar work were so captivating that we almost forgot about the weather. Then, almost magically, the clouds parted, the sun broke through, and a stunning double rainbow arched over the snow-capped peaks that had just turned white from the storm. It was one of those rare, once-in-a-lifetime moments that I'll never forget. And just when I thought nothing could top that, The Black Crowes closed out Sunday night. As a Gen-Xer who lived through the '90s, seeing the Robinson brothers back together was surreal. Chris Robinson commanded the stage with charisma somewhere between Mick Jagger and Scott Weiland, while Rich Robinson's guitar transported me right back to my twenties. It was the perfect ending to a perfect trip out west. Thank you Colorado

Telluride's "Flowerpot Parking Trap" Exposed: City Sanctions Visitor "Trickery" & "Entrapment"…read more Dropped $8,000+ on Blues & Brews weekend (VRBO, tickets, rental car, food, merch). The festival was great but... Last 5 minutes in town: * Parked behind another car in center-street 30-min max zone (engine running, hazards on) * Crew grabbed their ice cream treats from the sidewalk stand across the street * 90 seconds later - $50 ticket for "Permit Only" parking The catch? The words "Permit Required" was hidden under well-manicured flowers - on every planter down the middle of Main Street. Pictured officer as she lifted the blooms like a curtain to reveal it. Photos attached: 1. Officer holding back curtain of flowers exposing the key part of the sign 2. My spot with flowers untouched, covering the key part of sign 3. Several other cars parked in same zone and were being ticketed as fast as the officer could write them Zoom Call Court (1.5-hr wait; out-of-state Zoom Calls were last in line to be heard): * Victim before me, also out-of-state (Louisiana): Same story (but no pictures), Judge reduced fine to $40, or told to show up in court to fight * Me: Showed judge photographic evidence along with short to-the-point explanations during my hearing - still ordered to pay $40 or fly to Telluride to fight in court Judge Daniel Zemke ignored the evidence presented. This is clearly city-sanctioned "Trickery" & "Entrapment" targeting out-of-state visitors in rental cars (Locals know not to park there, or else). Paid the $40 (in pennies). Won't return (Sorry Blues & Brews); 47 other beautiful mountain towns do not hide their reasons for fines in flowerpots. ________________________________________ Beautiful town. Ugly Thank You For Coming... Trust in Telluride City Officials? Priceless.

I stopped in Bella while in town for a few days of hiking and girl's tripping…read more This store is located on the Main Street and is nearby to tons of cute shops and restaurants for shopping and dining. Very walkable and very quaint. I found some absolutely beautiful jewelry pieces inside - with pave-set diamonds which is my favorite style called Bigli. It's a european jewelry brand that is just stunning and very unique. I tried on several pieces and I am in love. Staff were friendly and helpful. Highly recommend if you are in town and looking for some unique, high-end items.

From the owner: Taking a nod from the exquisite environment of Telluride, CO that surround us, our goal is to…read moreinspire and delight you with beauty! We believe that the colors & designs surrounding you have an overall affect on your soul each day! Happiness is most easily attained by living an aesthetically beautiful lifestyle. Whether it is fine jewelry, unique home furnishings, or fine art…they all enhance your mood, and ultimately elevate your spirit. BELLA Fine Goods understands that your inspirations come to life in telling a story through your fine jewelry, furnishings, fine art, and gifts. We are here to help bring these stories to life by creating celebrated memories for you and your loved ones. Enjoy our upscale collection of fine jewelry, unique home furnishings, fine art, and special gifts. Stop by, or give us a call, and we’ll take care of you with an unforgettable experience!

First time attending Bluegrass Festival and I had a blast! I'm not a hippie - never claimed to be,…read morenever tried...I don't smoke... Don't really like bluegrass music either lol. But my man lives in Telluride and my friend Sheri wanted to go to the festival. I didn't expect much and I was very impressed. Mellow bands, mellow crowds. I expected food and drinks to be overpriced but actually everything was extremely reasonable. The best deal was the wine tent where I bought a huge cup of wine for $10 and refills were $8. They were very generous pours. I also had the best grilled fish taco ever woooot. Side of guac, black bean corn salsa. Oh yeah!!! One day of the festival was definitely enough for me. Steve Winwood was the final performer last night and was amazing. Day passes were $70 which is fair. Overall a very pleasant experience with great music and gorgeous breathtaking mountain scenery.

2014 was my first year at Telluride... HOW did I let this much time go by without going?…read more Telluride Bluegrass fest has the best of bluegrass. Think today's stars (Chris Thiele & Co, Della Mae, Steeldrivers, etc), as well as classics (Del, Sam Bush, etc). Something for everyone really. The festival itself is set in the beautiful town of Telluride which is down in a valley. We stayed on the other side of the mountain and took the gondola into town every day for the fest. This in itself was an incredible experience, especially late night riding back with strangers who are your new friends! The festival is well organized. Acts start on time. There are tons of vendors. When I went, the festival was sponsored by New Belgium brewing. For about $10 you could buy a reusable Kleen Kanteen cup and get $4 beer refills all weekend. The town of telluride was very welcoming. Most of the bands play shows around town all weekend, including a free show at the farmer's market. There are lots of great restaurants to check out in town, and even a brewery!