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Once the snow
melts, Telluride transforms into a haven for outdoor activity,
cultural events and unique festivals. The possibilities are
endless; visitors may find themselves riding with the cowboys
one minute and attending a performance by the Joffrey Ballet of
Chicago the next. Telluride offers a number of packages designed
to satisfy a wide variety of interests and budgets.
Sensational
Southwest
4 nights, 3 days to explore the historical and cultural sites
in the area
Day
1: Historical Walking Tour-Stroll into the past during a guided
tour through Telluride's National Historic District
Day 2: Durango
& Silverton Narrow Gauge Train-Ride from Durango through the
spectacular Animas River Valley, over breathtaking Molas Pass to
the historic mining town of Silverton. The track winds through
some of the most dramatic landscapes in the west.
Day 3: Mesa
Verde National Park-Visit the number one historic monument
destination in the world and explore ancient Anasazi cliff
dwellings.
Adventure-A-Day
3 nights, 3 days to enjoy the unlimited outdoor adventure in
Telluride's backyard
Day
1: River Rafting or 4 X 4 Tour-For a wet and wild adventure,
test out the San Miguel River or explore the high country during
a jeep tour.
Day 2: Guided Mountain Bike Tour- Ride past beautiful
landscapes, through aspen forests, and across old mining roads.
Day 3: Bear
Creek Hike-Take in the spectacular beauty of the area during a
moderate 4 mile hike.
Blast to the
Past
Stay 2 nights, 2 days in a historic hotel and experience
Telluride's colorful history
Day
1: Historical Walking Tour-Glimpse into Telluride's boisterous
past during a guided tour through the National Historic
District.
Day 2: 4 x 4
Tour to Ghost TownTake a jeep tour to Tomboy, a turn of the
century mining town that boasted a population of 5000, a YMCA,
and a bowling alley.
Get Jazzed
with Joffrey
2 nights, 3 days of intimate jazz and a performance by the
world renowned Joffrey Ballet of Chicago
August
6: Jazz Festival Opening Night-Terence Blanchard and the
Festival Studio Orchestra take the stage for opening ceremonies.
August 7: Jazz
by Day, Joffrey by Night-Enjoy performances by jazz artists in
Town Park; when the sun sets, watch the Joffrey Ballet light up
the stage at the Scott Art Factory.
August 8: Jazz Finale-Enjoy the closing acts of the 24th Annual
Jazz Celebration.
Family Fun in
the Sun
3 nights, 2 days of fun for the family
Day 1:Horseback Riding-Get a true taste of the Old West and
ride through shimmering aspen forests and over alpine meadows
covered with wild flowers.
Day 2: 4x4
Tour-Take a jeep tour past cascading waterfalls and towering
peaks to historic mining sites.
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