Telluride Vacation Rentals

Telluride condo rentals guests are already well-aware that the first thing to do in Telluride is to ski Telluride. However, this National Historic Landmark district, less than one mile long, offers big excitement and diverse activities for guests of Telluride lodging. Whether it be a stroll through the town to view the Victorian architecture, or a walk along the banks of the breathtaking San Miguel River, guests of Telluride condo rentals will not spend a dull moment in Telluride.

While guests of Telluride lodging may need only to ski Telluride to appreciate the area, they may be tempted by the tranquil atmosphere and picturesque scenery, as well as the laid-back, artsy locals, to simply relax. But guests of Telluride condo rentals know better, and will find a number of exciting choices in Telluride, from clothes shopping to some of the best spas in the country.

Guests of Telluride lodging might find it interesting to know that before this small town of just over 2,000 people was populated by progressive thinkers, intellectuals, artists, and those Telluride condo rentals guests there to ski Telluride, it was originally a mining town. The name Telluride comes from the tellurium ore, and the Telluride hillsides are spotted with the ruins of old mining operations.

Telluride is situated in the southwest region of Colorado, in San Miguel County, and is surrounded by the 13,000' peaks of the San Juan Mountains. Telluride has a small area of .7 miles, which guests of Telluride lodging will find an ease to traverse. Guests of Telluride condo rentals will also find a 12-minute gondola ride to Telluride's sister town, Mountain Village, a scenic and pleasurable trip.

Guests of Telluride condo rentals visiting Telluride in the spring or fall should come prepared with all-weather types of clothing. Because of Telluride's location in the San Juan Mountains, guests of Telluride lodging will find that the spring and fall will offer gorgeous scenery, and a valley bursting with flowers and plant life of all colors, and changing trees, but also a very unpredictable climate. The morning could be bright and sunny, but by early afternoon thunderclouds could be covering Telluride condo rentals and other Telluride lodging. So, Telluride condo rentals guests should never forget their umbrellas, or their sunscreen.

The summers are far easier to predict for the guests of Telluride lodging and those guests of Telluride condo rentals there to ski Telluride. Summer in Telluride usually hits in late June, or early July, and can bring a number of perfect 80 degree days for guests of Telluride condo rentals -- and plenty of sun to play in.

Guests of Telluride lodging who want to ski Telluride will find the winter is the time to go, as fresh, deep snows come cascading in to cover the peaks. Guests of Telluride lodging should be prepared to dress warmly in winter, and bring tire chains.

Telluride lodging visitors and guests of Telluride condo rentals will find themselves in the lap of luxury with beautiful mountain homes and the convenience of other reasonably priced, remarkable douglas fir timber Telluride lodging facilities.

Guests of many Telluride condo rentals need only walk out their front door to ski Telluride -- Telluride lodging guests will often find themselves right at the base of the ski lift.

Telluride lodging facilities offer a number of choices with all the amenities and comforts of home, from a suite with a kitchenette to eight-bedroom Telluride condo rentals with large kitchens and living rooms for the whole family to spread out -- it's all there for Telluride lodging visitors.

While most guests of Telluride condo rentals come in the winter to ski Telluride, the locals will often say there are more activities to participate in Telluride in the summer. And for guests of Telluride lodging facilities who'd prefer not to keep their skis on 24/7, but would like to relax amongst the stunning scenery of Telluride, summer is the time to fish the areas surrounding the small town. From standing knee-deep in the San Miguel or Dolores River fly-casting, to relaxing along the banks of a peaceful reservoir, the trout are sure to bite in these "Gold Medal" waters.

What do the guests of Telluride condo rentals do after they ski Telluride? Well, if guests of Telluride lodging plan to be in town during Labor Day weekend they can get star-struck at Telluride's famous annual film festival -- a film festival rich in over thirty years of history. Telluride condo rentals guests can relish in the non-competitive nature of the artful and boundary-pushing Telluride Film Festival where guests of Telluride condo rentals were first to view such films as Dinner with Andre, Twin Peaks, and The Civil War.

Children of Telluride condo rentals guests love to ski Telluride too, but they go wild for other activities programs available to them in Telluride. The San Juan Outdoor School is a child's adventuring dream, offering course and supervision by trained experts in rock-climbing, mountaineering, hiking, backpacking, backcountry skiing, and snowshoeing. These events are guaranteed to engage, entertain and boost the confidence of the children of Telluride lodging visitors.

Telluride lodging guests have found out that Telluride's dining and nightlife is second to none, offering a wide range of restaurants and clubs from the elegant to the casual. Guests of Telluride condo rentals will find that the best way to go about town at night is to hop from place to place, sampling a little bit of everything Telluride condo rentals guests can.

Telluride lodging visitors can make a quick stop at Poachers Pub / Mesa Quesa for delectable appetizers, then find their way over to the Skier's Union & Warming Hut for a burger or a slice of pizza pie, or hit up the New Sheridan Chop House for a more formal cuisine of seafood or steak. After dinner, Telluride condo rentals guests have a wide variety of clubs and bars to visit. Guests of Telluride lodging facilities can top off their evening at the Cosmopolitan and Tasting Center for a martini and live music, or can take a peek at the Last Dollar Saloon where they're sure to mingle with the locals.

Telluride is a town less than a mile in area, and Telluride lodging guests know how to take advantage of all the great restaurants, clubs and pubs lined up for them.

Those guests of Telluride condo rentals finding themselves in Telluride in September would not want to miss the Telluride Blues and Brews Festival. This annual music festival takes place on the famous Telluride Town Park stage and features internationally famous musicians that promise to get Telluride lodging visitors' feet and souls moving. Fifty of the best microbreweries prepare their handcrafted "cream of the barrel" for this event and serve them during Saturday's Grand Tasting. The Telluride Blues and Brews festival is fun for the whole family, and the children of Telluride condo rentals guest can visit the Rainbow Kids area, then take part in the Telluride Acoustic Blues Camp.

When guests of Telluride condo rentals are looking for something a bit quirky, a bit informative, but a lot of fun, they need look no further than the Telluride Mushroom Festival. This event takes place amongst the beauty of the San Juan mountain range and centers around jaunts into the woods to search out and find all the different kinds of mushrooms a guest of Telluride lodging could ever need to find. Of course Telluride lodging guests can expect to be amongst some pretty lively and colorful locals as event-goers go all out in costume and garb.

If the Blues and Brews festival doesn't fit into the Telluride lodging visitor's plans, the Telluride Town Park should still be upon their itinerary of necessary sites to see. The Town Park offers a place of refuge for the whole family to play or relax. The Telluride Town Park is perfect for tossing the Frisbee around, or a game of baseball or basketball. Also, guests of Telluride condo rentals that like to ollie and kick-flip will find their desires fulfilled at the park's half-pipe skate facility. This scenic park offers a little bit of everything for the families of Telluride condo rentals.

All Telluride lodging visitors will come to ski Telluride, but before leaving they should remember to put the skis away for at least one day and partake in the rich and lively character of the town. Telluride condo rentals guests know that there's plenty of fun once off the slopes with all the hiking opportunities, the rivers offering kayaking opportunities and unparalleled fishing conditions, as well as weekly horseback riding tours. The possibilities are endless in Telluride, a town each Telluride condo rentals guest can cross in no time but have good reason to stop every other step and indulge in all Telluride has to offer.