All About Telluride
If you’re looking for a place that includes a four-seasons climate and the fun that goes with it for your next getaway, you’ll want to make sure Colorado makes the short list for your consideration. After deciding on the Centennial State, you’ll have to figure out just where you want to spend your time. Zero in on the mountain sanctuary of Telluride. First, learn a little more all about Telluride, where you’ve decided to spend some time.
Small Town
Telluride is the county seat and most populous town in San Miguel County. As of the 2020 Census, the year-round population was a mere 2,607 people. That number grows significantly during the winter ski season and summer festival season, when tourists flock to the area to participate.
Mining
The area was originally a silver mining camp on the San Miguel River. The first gold mining claim of the Colorado gold rush was made in 1875, and an established town called “Columbia” was set up in present-day Telluride. As the town and mining trade grew, the hills above Telluride also provided copper, lead, silver, zinc, and more.
The Name
Columbia renamed itself Telluride after the chemical element tellurium, although the element was never found nearby. The name was changed to avoid growing confusion with Columbia, California.
Today
Today, the town of Telluride is known for winter sports like skiing and snowboarding. Visitors also flock to the area in the warmer months the numerous festivals, as well as activities like hiking, biking, and whitewater rafting along the San Miguel River.
Getting to Know Telluride
You came to the Telluride area to explore and experience a fun, relaxing getaway. Enjoy a stress-free, worry-free stay when you book a vacation rental provided by Lodging in Telluride. Book a studio unit for your sweetheart getaway, all the way up to a six-bedroom unit and invite the whole family. Enjoy private outdoor spaces like a balcony or patio. Make a meal in the fully equipped kitchen, then spread out in an open living area.
