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Located in Telluride’s historic train depot building, the Ah Haa School for the Arts is a community center for the arts, offering year-round classes for children and adults in a variety of artistic mediums including painting, ceramics, mixed media, photography, writing, cooking, wellness, and more. Other programs include the prestigious American Academy of Bookbinding, and the Telluride Painting School, providing concentrated painting classes each summer and fall.

One of the most unique forms of public transportation connects Mountain Village to Telluride offering stunning 360-degree views of the San Juan Mountains that extend as far away as Utah. The gondola, the first and only free public transportation of its kind in the United States opened in 1996 and was initially built to help improve air quality while expanding the ski area. It is entirely free to commuters and sightseers. Since then, it has become a popular attraction for residents and visitors alike, giving them a stunning ride that caps out at 10,540 feet above sea level. Approximately 3 million passenger rides annually – and safely – and more than 50 million passenger trips have been provided since opening day. The gondola operates roughly 287 days each year with routine maintenance scheduled during our shoulder season months. It takes about 12 minutes to get from the Town of Telluride to Mountain Village Village. It takes 3 minutes from Mountain Village Center to Market Plaza.

Mind Blown at the Madeline is the Number 1 show in Telluride. It is a "Must See!" One of the hottest tickets in town, selling out frequently. This truly memorable show is available only at the Madeline Hotel in beautiful Telluride, Colorado. Located in the heart of Mountain Village just a short walk from the world famous gondola. This show has VERY LIMITED tickets available, so everyone will experience the astonishing magic of Ty Gallenbeck up close. You will laugh, question reality, and be part of creating an experience you will not soon forget. We encourage our guests to dress to impress as it helps create a magical evening. This show is recommended for ages 12 and up. NO CHILDREN UNDER 8 YEARS OLD. **Mind Blown at the Madeline is not affiliated directly with the Madeline Hotel in any way.**

I offer each and every one of my massage clients a hot mineral foot bath while listening to why they've come in today. I even take notes! Then I apply my 18 years experience and over 700 hours of training in Swedish massage and Trigger point work - and customize your session to meet your specific needs - with hot stones throughout. This summer I'm offering house-calls! Please contact me directly to schedule 1-2 sessions in the comfort of your Telluride area retreat. For my mediation clients I offer a live training via video chat or live one-on-one - along with email and phone follow-ups to support your daily practice. Office located in a quiet lower level space in center of town at Pine & Pacific in Telluride - right across the street from the Telluride Public Library.

In 1896, presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan condemned the gold standard, famously forecasting that it would “crucify mankind upon a cross of gold.” He delivered that speech at the New Sheridan Hotel.

Located at the top of N. Fir street in Telluride, Colorado the Telluride Historical Museum works to bring the regions rich history to life through engaging exhibits, insightful programming, and entertaining events. The Museum displays the regions history from it's geological formation to prehistoric times (they have dinosaur bones!), on to it's indigenous roots- housing an Anasazi blanket from between 800-900 years ago- and history of the native peoples followed by the boom and bust mine years with an incredible collection of artifacts showing what life was like during those times. They also offer a robust overview of Telluride's mining history and innovation including photos, maps, and artifacts from the local mines as well as history on the Rio Grande Southern Rail Road and it's inception as well as the first commercial use of Alternating Current (AC) electricity. Their more contemporary collections retell the founding of the ski area and popular local festivals.

The Sheridan Opera House was built in 1913 by J.A. Segerberg as a vaudeville theater and cultural center for the town of Telluride. In the early 1990s, the SOH was in jeopardy of commercial development; but was saved from demolition by the creation of the Sheridan Arts Foundation and restoration efforts taken on by The Colorado Historic Society. Today, the SAF continues to work as a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization to: -Restore and preserve the historic Sheridan Opera House as an arts and cultural resource for the local communities -Bring quality arts and cultural events to Telluride -Provide local and national youth with access and exposure to the arts through education Today, the SOH continues to serve as a beautiful theater with a variety of configurations allowing it to host events of all types from movies to concerts, recitals, lectures. Telluride's premiere music venue hosting live music, theater, private events. Be sure to stop by to enjoy some of Telluride's best nightlife!

Family owned and operated since 1972, Telluride Trappings and Toggery is the longest standing retail store in town. We carry men's, women's and childrens apparel including luxury brands like Lucky Brand, Free People, Tommy Bahama, Kuhl, and Frye. The Toggery is the only shop in town to carry vintage Telluride apparel.