Nestled in a box canyon in southern Colorado and surrounded by massive peaks, Telluride has some of the best views of any town in America.  

Many of the town's Victorian buildings date back to the 1800s, and a highlight of any visit is exploring the historic streets and browsing the art galleries, boutiques, and cafes.  

The San Miguel River runs through Telluride and offers dozens of places for a picnic or stroll along the river.  

Explore Telluride's ghost towns and alpine scenery together with a four-wheel jeep tour into the high country.  

Visible from almost anywhere in town, Ingram Falls is one of three large waterfalls near Telluride.  

Start your day together at The Cowboy Coffee Bar on Main Street, a lively gathering place for locals each morning. Sip a cappuccino, pet the friendly dogs, and watch the world saunter past.  

Follow one of Telluride's many back roads and find your own private stream for a picnic or an afternoon of relaxing amid classic Rocky Mountain scenery.  

Town Park is a two-minute amble from downtown Telluride and has walking paths, ponds, picnic areas, and stunning mountain views.  

Each summer the high country around Telluride entices visitors with alpine meadows, wildflowers, and some of the prettiest vistas in Colorado.  

In a town with no stoplights and strict speed limits, walking and cycling are the most popular ways to get around while admiring the scenery.  

At 365 feet, Bridal Veil Falls is Colorado's tallest freefalling waterfall. Ethereal at any time of year, it's especially impressive during spring snowmelt as it pours into and feeds the San Miguel River that winds past the town.  

Couples take the free gondola from Telluride up to Mountain Village for spectacular views of the town and surrounding mountains. The ride is especially romantic at night as the stars shine overhead and the lights of Telluride twinkle far below.