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221 South Oak
Fine Dining
Telluride's most celebrated restaurant — innovative farm-to-table cuisine in a converted Victorian. Book well in advance.
📍 221 S Oak St🌟 Must-Try
Allred's
Mountain Views
Perched at 10,551 ft atop the free gondola — 360° views with new American cuisine. Time it for sunset.
🚡 Top of Gondola
New Sheridan Chop House
Classic
Steaks, seafood, and old-school Telluride charm in the historic New Sheridan Hotel. The bar is legendary.
📍 231 W Colorado Ave
La Cocina de Luz
Local Favorite
Beloved local Mexican — organic, gluten-free options and some of the best margaritas in town.
📍 123 E Colorado Ave
Brown Dog Pizza
Casual
Thin-crust pizza and cold beer — the après-ski institution. Great for families after a long day on the mountain.
📍 110 E Colorado Ave
Floradora Saloon
Pub Fare
A Telluride institution since 1969. Pub classics, cold drafts, and a lively crowd. Great for lunch or casual dinner.
📍 103 W Colorado Ave
Smuggler's Brewpub
Craft Beer
Craft beer brewed in-house with hearty pub food. Rotating taps and good company after a hike or ski day.
📍 225 S Pine St
Baked in Telluride
Bakery + Coffee
The best morning ritual in town. Incredible pastries, fresh-baked breads, and great espresso. Lines form early — worth it.
📍 127 S Fir St🌅 Early opener
Steaming Bean
Coffee Bar
A Telluride staple for 25+ years. Specialty coffee and a cozy spot to warm up before hitting the slopes.
📍 221 W Colorado Ave
D'Vines
Coffee + Wine
Espresso by day, wine and cheese by night. Great mid-afternoon stop with an excellent selection to take home.
📍 136 E Colorado Ave
Telluride Ski Resort
Skiing
148 trails across 2,000+ acres. Known for challenging terrain, light powder, and lower crowds than most major resorts.
🎿 Nov – Apr📍 Mountain Village base
The Free Gondola
Essential
The 13-min free gondola connects downtown Telluride to Mountain Village. Runs daily year-round with sweeping canyon views.
🚡 Free, all-day📍 Oak St Station
Bridal Veil Falls
Hiking
Colorado's longest free-falling waterfall at 365 ft — a stunning 1.5-mile hike from downtown up Bridal Veil Road.
📍 East end of Colorado Ave🥾 Easy–Moderate
Bear Creek Trail
Hiking
4.6-mile out-and-back through aspen and pine forests with a waterfall reward. Accessible right from town.
📍 S Pine St trailhead🥾 Moderate
Telluride Historical Museum
History
The story of Telluride's silver boom, Butch Cassidy's first bank robbery, and the birth of AC electricity with Tesla.
📍 201 W Gregory Ave
The Free Gondola
Free
Best way to travel between downtown Telluride and Mountain Village. 13 minutes, free, spectacular views. Runs ~7am–midnight.
🚡 Free📍 Oak St Station
Galloping Goose Transit
Free Bus
Telluride's free local shuttle through town and to the gondola. Check the Town of Telluride site for current schedules.
🚌 Free
Rideshare & Taxis
On Demand
Uber and Lyft operate with limited availability — book early on weekends. Local options include Mountain Limo and Telluride Taxi.
Parking in Telluride
Heads Up
Downtown parking is limited. The free Town Park lot at the east end is your best bet for all-day parking.
🅿️ Town Park lot: free
Between the Covers
Books
A beloved independent bookstore with a carefully curated selection. Great for mountain reads and gifts.
📍 224 W Colorado Ave
Telluride Sports
Gear + Rentals
Full ski and snowboard rentals, demo equipment, and gear for the mountain. Expert staff with local knowledge.
📍 150 W Colorado Ave
Colorado Ave Galleries
Art
Thriving art scene with galleries along the main street — Western landscapes, photography, and contemporary work.
📍 Colorado Ave
Clark's Market
Grocery
The full-service grocery store for stocking up. Good deli, wine section, and local Colorado products.
📍 700 W Colorado Ave
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