Telluride
United States · ColoradoUS
Historic district in Colorado, United States
The Telluride Historic District encompasses a significant portion of the developed area of the former mining boom town of Telluride, Colorado. Telluride was founded in 1878, and was a major metals mining center until 1913. The historic district covers 80 acres (32 ha) of downtown Telluride and surrounding residential areas, as well as Lone Tree Cemetery, the town's first cemetery. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1961 for its well-preserved late boom-town architecture.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 37.937, -107.812
- Timezone
- America/Denver
Overview of Telluride
In Colorado, United States, Telluride stands out as a spot. Expect adventure, sports and wellness to fill most of your time. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Telluride
Adventure in Telluride
(3)Telluride's adventure entries include Adventure, Adventure Parks and Off Road Trails. Everything listed here comes from what Telluride is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Sports in Telluride
(3)Looking for sports? Telluride has Skiing, Slopes and Snowboard. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Telluride.
Wellness in Telluride
(3)Under wellness, Telluride is tagged with Ranches, Spa and Wellness. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Telluride.
Nature in Telluride
(2)Nature in Telluride covers Countryside and Mountains. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Telluride.
Best time to visit Telluride
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Access Telluride through a larger town in Colorado; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is America/Denver.
Similar destinations
Places near Telluride that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Telluride known for?
- Telluride is mainly a destination for adventure, sports and wellness, set in Colorado, United States.
- What can you do in Telluride?
- You can plan around Adventure, Adventure Parks, Off Road Trails, Skiing and Slopes in Telluride. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Telluride?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
- Where is Telluride located?
- Administratively, Telluride sits in Colorado, United States — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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