Best hotels in Telluride
Inn at Lost Creek
119 Lost Creek Lane, CO, 81435
Stay in a luxury suite at this boutique Mountain Village hotel. Hit the slopes straight after the breakfast buffet and book pampering and treatments at the on-site spa. Suites are rustic with wooden furnishings and feature feather beds, an in-room fireplace and jetted tubs.
Madeline Hotel & Residences
568 Mountain Village Boulevard
Take a dip in the heated outdoor pool while basking in the beauty of the surrounding mountains. Guest rooms are light and airy thanks to floor-to-ceiling French doors, with many featuring private balconies. After an adventurous day, dine at the Black Iron Kitchen & Bar, where you can enjoy rocky mountain elk chop with huckleberry jus or seared wild salmon with garlic potatoes.
The Hotel Telluride
199 Cornet Lane, CO, 81435
A cozy retreat in the heart of Telluride, this lavish chalet offers spectacular views of the surrounding San Juan Mountains. The hotel is close to many of Telluride’s most popular galleries, stores and restaurants, but you can also dine at the on-site bistro. Dogs are welcome and will receive homemade organic treats on arrival.
Best restaurants in Telluride
Allred’s
San Sophia Station, CO, 81435
Refuel after an active day on the mountain. Allred’s is located at the top of the gondola ski lift and boasts a meat-focused menu with a few surprises. The lobster bisque is perfectly poached and served with cognac Crème Fraiche, dry-aged bison ribeye with potatoes au gratin.
La Marmotte
150 W San Juan Avenue, CO, 81435
This rustic restaurant has a warm and simple atmosphere that complements a menu of delicious and creative dishes. Try the duck breast coated in crushed dates and pistachios or the popular mahi mahi with bee pollen.
Alpino Vino
12100 Camels’ Garden Road, CO, 81320
A classic European Hütte nearly 12,000 feet high, the winter-only Alpino Vino serves a five-course Italian menu to hungry skiers. Enjoy a platter of fine cheeses and cured meats or order the flavorsome and warming lasagna.
What to do in Telluride
Telluride Ski Resort
565 Mountain Village Boulevard, CO, 81435
Colorado boasts some of the best skiing and snowboarding opportunities in the world, and Telluride is very much a part of that story. Telluride Ski Resort has more than 2,000 skiable acres with 148 trails for different levels of experience. The powder is thick and fresh, with snowfall sometimes reaching up to 300 inches. Visiting in summer? The resort also offers mountain biking, golfing and even whitewater rafting experiences.
San Juan Skyway
CO-145, CO, 81435
Use your Telluride rental car to take a road trip along the ’road to the sky’. The San Juan Skyway is an All-American Road that loops 233 miles through 11 picturesque mountain towns and two national forests. Starting from CO-145 in Telluride, this gorgeous route is known for its outstanding scenery, including Bridal Veil Falls and McPhee Reservoir.
Bear Creek Falls
Million Dollar Highway, CO, 81427
Bear Creek Falls is a majestic waterfall surrounded by the rugged cliffs of Bear Creek Canyon. Follow the two-mile trail from South Pine Street through pretty meadows, towering trees and colorful wildflowers. The waterfall is more than 1,000 feet high and plummets into a turquoise pool surrounded by large green pine trees.