Guidebook for Telluride
Food Scene
Excellent Thai Restaurant. It is full every night and they don’t take reservations BUT if you call starting at 4 pm they will put your name on the list and get you a table. It’s only 3 blocks from our house if you leave through the side gate near hot tub. They are open from 5pm-10pm
62 locals recommend
Siam-Telluride
200 S Davis StExcellent Thai Restaurant. It is full every night and they don’t take reservations BUT if you call starting at 4 pm they will put your name on the list and get you a table. It’s only 3 blocks from our house if you leave through the side gate near hot tub. They are open from 5pm-10pm
A Telluride classic. Very casual and reasonable prices. They don’t take reservations and it’s typically packed with line out the door. Put your name on the list, take a stroll through town or have beer next door as you wait to be called. Be patient; it’s worth it! To get there you can catch the Galloping Goose
Shuttle or or take a 15 minute walk to the center of town. They are best known for the Detroit Style pizza.
113 locals recommend
Brown Dog Pizza
110 E Colorado AveA Telluride classic. Very casual and reasonable prices. They don’t take reservations and it’s typically packed with line out the door. Put your name on the list, take a stroll through town or have beer next door as you wait to be called. Be patient; it’s worth it! To get there you can catch the Galloping Goose
Shuttle or or take a 15 minute walk to the center of town. They are best known for the Detroit Style pizza.
Located at the top of the Gondola. Upscale restaurant with excellent service and food. Get a table by a window or the far room with the big fireplace is wonderful as well. They also have a great bar which is perfect for sunsets. Make
sure you have a reservation!
74 locals recommend
Allred's Restaurant
Located at the top of the Gondola. Upscale restaurant with excellent service and food. Get a table by a window or the far room with the big fireplace is wonderful as well. They also have a great bar which is perfect for sunsets. Make
sure you have a reservation!
Drinks & Nightlife
Love their happy hour special: Half of Sushi and Cosmopolitan's from 5pm-6pm. Amazing, best restaurant in town.
61 locals recommend
Cosmopolitan Restaurant
301 Gus's WayLove their happy hour special: Half of Sushi and Cosmopolitan's from 5pm-6pm. Amazing, best restaurant in town.
Bar & Lounge located just off Main St. Great place to grab a drink or two, and watch live music on the weekends.
31 locals recommend
Liberty Bar & Lounge
121 S Fir StBar & Lounge located just off Main St. Great place to grab a drink or two, and watch live music on the weekends.
Essentials
If you need grocery shopping, this is the place to go. It is conveniently located about 2 and 1/2 blocks from our home. It's the local equivalent of wholeFoods. Their bread is completely addictive and you promptly forget that you paid $11 dollars for a loaf!
105 locals recommend
Clarks Market - Telluride
700 W Colorado AveIf you need grocery shopping, this is the place to go. It is conveniently located about 2 and 1/2 blocks from our home. It's the local equivalent of wholeFoods. Their bread is completely addictive and you promptly forget that you paid $11 dollars for a loaf!
Parks & Nature
Great place to go for a walk, play volleyball, or start a beautiful hike from one of the many trails. Our favorite is the Bear Creek Falls trail which will lead you up to a beautiful waterfall.
23 locals recommend
Town Park
500 E Colorado AveGreat place to go for a walk, play volleyball, or start a beautiful hike from one of the many trails. Our favorite is the Bear Creek Falls trail which will lead you up to a beautiful waterfall.
Located at top of Aspen St, the Jud Wiebe is one of Telluride's best hikes. Great views of the valley floor and Ajax peak, this beautiful hike takes you through aspen groves and by the red cliffs behind town. ~2 hours
148 locals recommend
TelluRiders
Located at top of Aspen St, the Jud Wiebe is one of Telluride's best hikes. Great views of the valley floor and Ajax peak, this beautiful hike takes you through aspen groves and by the red cliffs behind town. ~2 hours
Sightseeing
An absolute must-do during your stay, ride the iconic gondola up to the town of Mountain Village. Incredible views and perfect snapshot of the Telluride experience. The Gondola is free (only public transportation of its type in the US) and runs daily from 6:30am - Midnight
88 locals recommend
Telluride Gondola Station
West San Juan AvenueAn absolute must-do during your stay, ride the iconic gondola up to the town of Mountain Village. Incredible views and perfect snapshot of the Telluride experience. The Gondola is free (only public transportation of its type in the US) and runs daily from 6:30am - Midnight
Entertainment & Activities
Tired after a long day outdoors? See a movie at the local theatre, which shows 2 movies a day in the evening.
26 locals recommend
The Nugget Theatre
207 W Colorado AveTired after a long day outdoors? See a movie at the local theatre, which shows 2 movies a day in the evening.