Best Time to Go
The tiny town of Telluride, where the entire downtown is designated a National Historic District, is famous as a ski resort town where Hollywood's elite often come to play. Obviously, ski season is the going to b the best time to visit. If you are not a skier and just want to sample the scenery go hiking, etc., you’ll find bargain Telluride condos, hotels and vacation rentals during the off-season; though rates do adjust back upwards for the Telluride Bluegrass Festival in June, the Jazz Festival at the beginning of August and the Telluride Film Festival at the start of September. Most Telluride condos, hotels and vacation rentals come close to ski season prices during those events.

Average Weather
There will be some rain each month; mostly during March when almost three inches falls. Average temperatures fall below freezing in November and stay that way through February even though on occasion, the temperature may soar into the 50s. June, July, and August are the warmest months and generally see highs in the 70s, while evenings dip into sweater weather.

Transportation
The Telluride Regional Airport is approximately seven miles from the town of Telluride. The airport is served by two airlines, Great Lakes Aviation and America West Express. There are quite a few shuttle and limo services that operate from the airport, 1-888-212-TAXI reaches the Telluride Express. Budget Rent a Car and National Car Rental serve the area. Once you arrive in Telluride you’ll find almost everything within walking distance. Mountain Village is connected to Telluride by a free year-round gondola service.

In-Season Costs
You can easily spend between $200 and $300 nightly for Telluride condos, hotels and many Telluride vacation rentals during the peak season --- Telluride is a town of superlatives where four star resorts, condominiums, and luxury hotels featured in “best of” lists fill the town. If you keep an eye out for bargains you might find an occasional resort hotel special offer for fewer than two hundred dollars nightly. Meals tend to be somewhat costly in Telluride; this is a town that caters to discriminating tastes. You won’t find middle America’s familiar array of mid-priced chains, you’ll find independent establishments where you can expect to spend around $10 for breakfast or $30 for dinner without wine or dessert.

Day Trips
Telluride is 120 miles to the northwest of Durango. Telluride and Durango are along Hwy 145. If you visit during driving weather you can easily take a scenic tour of southwest Colorado. From Durango take the San Juan Skyway through the mountains, north along US-550 and then back via Hwy-145 and US-160. The Million Dollar Highway is the name given to the stretch of road north of Durango. It was labeled as such due to the gold-laden gravel that was used in its construction. Or, one can simply go to Durango for the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Between May and October it makes several daily trips, from the depot at 479 Main Ave at the south end of Durango. All trips leave pretty early in the morning. Call 970/247-2733 for prices, information, reservation, and schedules. Between late November and early May shorter daily trips run.