Perched at 8,750 feet and tucked into a beautiful box canyon, Telluride is a staple of the American West, surrounded by the stunning San Juan Mountains and designated as a National Historic Landmark District in 1964. Known for its small-town mountain lifestyle and incredible high alpine adventures, Telluride is home to 2,000+ acres of in-bounds skiing, over 4,000 feet of vertical drop, and thousands of acres of backcountry exploration. While winter is a huge draw, there are many other perks to visiting or relocating to this unique area—acres of rolling mountainside, a free scenic gondola, endless events, and plenty of art galleries, restaurants, and shops to keep guests and locals happy year-round.