Why Telluride:
Fly into the highest commercial airport in USA and visit a historic mountain town with no stop lights (speed limit 15 MPH) or franchised food chains.
Free gondola ride between the Town of Telluride and Mountain Village. The only stop on the Gondola ride is a must see restaurant called Allred’s – with gourmet dining 1500 feet at mid mountain over looking the town of Telluride.
Telluride is rated one of the most scenic box canyons in North America. For more information see Visit Telluride.

Local papers: Daily Planet and the Telluride Watch

Local Magazine: Telluride Style Information about local festivals and adventures around Telluride

Direct flights to Montrose from Los Angeles, New Jersey, Dallas, Houston, Chicago and Denver)
You can fly into Telluride directly or fly into Montrose (pretty much all weather airport) airport that is just one hour away by car. A rental car is not really needed while you are in Telluride but you will need to call a shuttle to pick you up and drop you off at the front door of 109 Gold Hill home.
Air Service:
Into Telluride Airport (TEX): Great Lakes Airlines United Airlines Frontier Airlines
Into Montrose Airport (MTJ): United Express, Continental Airlines Delta Airlines American Airlines
Montrose Airport Flight Schedules: Winter and Summer Schedules In

Private Flights into Telluride Airport: Tellurideflights.com

Limo (Suburban) Services:
Alpine Limo Services: 1-877-728-8750 ask for Maureen. "It is all about service" No shared rides only private suburbans for $250 each way up to 7 people plus 20% Gratuity.
email@alpinelimo.com
Mountain Limo Service Call 888-LIMO-TXI (888-546-6894) or 970-728-9606
Telluride Express 888-212-8234 or local 970-728-6000 info@tellurideexpress.com Appx. $50 each way
For more information on getting to Telluride see Visit Telluride

Rental Cars and Ground Transportation :
Rental Cars and Ground Transportation :The FULL List in airport ,off airport & all ground transportation
Budget (Montrose Not in the Airport)) 970-249-6083 or 800-221-2419
Budget (Telluride) 970-728-4642 or 800-527-0700

Montrose Rental Cars: Dollar Hertz National and Alamo Thrifty Enterprise Budget

Telluride Rental Cars: Budget National and Alamo

Medical Center and Doctor’s
Sun Shine Pharmacy 970-728-3601, 236 W. Colorado Ave. Telluride Colorado 81435
Medical Center 500 West Pacific Street, Telluride Co 81435 (970-728-3848)
Clark’s Grocery Market - 700 W. Colorado - 728-3124, 8am-9pm
Village Grocery Market - 157 S. Fir - 728-4566, 7:30am-9pm

Home Massage: N/A

Day Spa: Aromatherapy Spa, Salon and Botique

Brand new full size Groceries Store in Mountain Village Is open. We are very excited about this.The market at Mountain Village has everthing including a great prepared foods section. It is located less than a mile from the house and next to the gondola station. Open from 7 am to 9 pm everyday. The liquer store next door is open every day except Sunday from 11 am to 9 pm. 970-728-6500 located at 455 Mountain Village Blvd. 81435

Home Delivery (Groceries or Luggage etc...): Contact Scott Nuechterlein Cell: 970-729-3223 or Home and Fax: 970-626-5148 He will deliver anything to the home prior to your arrival or during your stay. See his web site for a full list of services he provides. Web site is WWW.TellurideDelivers.COM or his email is telluridedelivers@yahoo.com .

High Country Shipping 970-729-1622 or 877-231-1363 info@highcountryshipping.comAre you tired of waiting in lines at the airport? Smart travelers are shipping their gear and luggage ahead of them to insure it arrives when they do. It’s no fun taking an adventure vacation in Telluride without the gear you need. We deliver your luggage to your accommodations the day you arrive. When it’s time to leave an even smarter move is to send your gear back home and enjoy hassle free travel. High Country Shipping is located in beautiful Telluride Colorado. We deliver and pickup anywhere in the Telluride area. Call us today for more information

Restaurants:
Click here for FULL LIST of Restaurants in Telluride and Mountain Village with Menus
My favorites are (get reservation prior to arrival for dinners):
Mountain Village:
Allred's • 970-728-7474
Telluride's most unique fine dining experience, where culinary excellence, exquisite views and impressive ambiance mesh to create a unique dining adventure at 10,551 feet. Chef Bob Scherner creates American cuisine with international overtones for public year round dinners and private club lunches in the winter.
Skier's Union & Warming Hut • 970-728-0404 Maybe the best burgers in Colorado!
Bar, coffee, Pizza, Burgers and salads and deli
Telluride Coffee Company • 970-369-4400
Featuring locally roasted coffee, a variety of teas, and fresh pastries from 7 a.m. every day. Free wireless Internet available to customers. Located in Mountain Village Heritage Plaza, close to the gondola. Remember no STARBUCK’S in this town and this is better.

Tracks Café & Bar - 728-0677 Heritage Crossing In the village core. Sandwiches, bar, salads and coffee, and nice outdoor seating.

That Pizza Place • 970-728-7499 Great for families and quick dinners or lunch.
Located at the base of the gondola in the Mountain Village core. Freshly made salads and sandwiches. Full bar featuring beers on tap and wines by the glass. Get a "dog to go" or a take and bake pizza. Delivery is free in the greater Mountain Village area with a minimum $15 order. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 728-PIZZA

Town of Telluride:
Blue Point Grill & Noir Bar • 970-728-TUNA (8862) 123 S Oak, Telluride, CO 81435
Mid-priced steak and seafood house with a wide selection of steaks and chops as well as fresh seafood 7 days a week. The Noir Bar is the late night martini and wine lounge with a fireplace, leather couches and swanky atmosphere. One of the top wine lists in the West!
Cosmopolitan & The Tasting Cellar • 970-728-1292 300 West San Juan Ave Tellurde CO 81435
Once a grand saloon in the mining camp of Telluride, now home to well known Chef Chad Scothorn. Serving dinner nightly, located in the luxurious Hotel Columbia at the base of the gondola. Contemporary Food and Ambiance!
Excelsior Cafe • 970-728-4250
Tempt and seduce your palate with a scrumptious menu using only the freshest ingredients available. Late night menu until midnight. Or just sit on the couch in our relaxed, casual atmosphere and sip wine with one of our nightly selections and watch everyone go by on Main Street!

Honga's Lotus Petal • 970-728-5134
A vibrant setting and an extensive organic menu of Asian-inspired dishes and sushi make Honga’s popular with both locals and visitors. Menu favorites include potstickers, seaweed salad, bean de dok, coconut curry and sashimi. 135 E. Colorado, Telluride

Siam 970-728-6886 New in summer of 2006. Great small Thai resturant. Also has a location in ridgeway. We love this style of food and feel like it is one of the better ones we have been to. Thai Chef Phanuwat Bamrungmuang shares authentic recipes from his homeland that are infused with influences from Laos, Burma, Malaysia, Viet Nam and China. Open for both lunch and dinner, beer and wine from Thailand and domestic sources are also available.
200 S. Davis St., Telluride

La Cocina de Luz • 970-728-9355 (This hole in the wall is my favorite casual food fro breakfast or lunch). "The kitchen of light” specializes in food prepared with love. It features handmade tortillas, a salsa bar and daily specials as it incorporates traditional cooking methods with organic and whole foods. La Cocina is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Take out and full-service catering available. Casual dining indoor or out. Great Margarita's. 123 East Colorado Ave., Telluride

Chairlift 8. • 970-728-8887 (great lunch or breakfast or dinner in the summer or the winter)
Our newest restaurant (used to be called the Wildflower) Conveniently located at the base of the gondola in Telluride, offers breakfast selections, great sandwiches, salads, gourmet deli items, bakery on site, and a great bar. Outside patio dining with great views!

Smugglers Brewpub 970-728-0919 , corner of Pine and San Juan 225 South Pine Street Telluride's only brewpub, located one block east of the Gondola at the corner of San Juan and Pine. Come join us in our historic mining warehouse and sample any of our 12 handcrafted ales, lagers and sodas. Try our homemade root beer! Our menu features great appetizers, gyros, ribs, steaks and seafood all at affordable prices. Smuggler's Brewpub and Grille can provide catering and parties for groups from 10 to 1000. "Rib Nights" are Friday and Saturday, featuring Prime Rib or Baby Back Ribs.

New Sheriden Chop House 233 West Colorado Avenue  970-728-9100 The New Sheridan Chop House is a bistro-style restaurant located on Main Street featuring Executive Chef Ross Martin's New American Cuisine. Favorites include Dry Aged New York Steak - Au Poivre, Alaskan Halibut with Sweet & Sour Vinaigrette, French Onion Soup, a selection of Fine Cheeses, and Daily Plate Specials such as Bouillabaise and Tuna Nicoise. Enjoy outdoor seating in the summer and guaranteed lively local ambiance

Ski and Snowboard Rentals:
Alternative Edge Telluride’s (Mountain Village) best snowboard and skate shop. We offer the best selection of retail, rental and demo gear. Twin-tipped skis too! Summer and winter! Located in the Heritage Crossing Building in the Mountain Village Plaza at the base of lift #4. Make an advanced reservation at www.rentskis.com  or call us at 800-544-6648 and receive 10-20% off your rentals. Open daily at 8a.m., Phone: (970)728-6138, Email: egilbert@ssv.net 
Telluride Sports - With 7 convenient slope-side locations in Telluride & Mountain Village – Telluride Sports offers the largest selection of ski & snowboard rental equipment in the Telluride Area. Our rental packages include alpine, snowboard, telemark, cross-country, twin tipped skis, snowblades and more! Make an advanced reservation or call us at 800-544-6648 and receive 10-20% off your rentals. Open daily at 8a.m., Phone: (970)728-4477 Email: egilbert@ssv.net

Activities Summer/Winter (Kids and Adults):

Golf Club:
Golf: Ask about twilight specials during the summer after 3 pm also see the course layout
Spa: Golden Door Spa at the Peaks hotel in Mountain village, only 3 minutes away.

Telluride Ski and Snowboard Resort:
Telluride Ski Resort Information Ski Passes at a discount prior to arrival. Ski School information, Snow and Grooming Report, Terrain Parks, Lift Tickets and equipment rentals

Other outdoor and kids activities:

Annies Nanies of Telluride 970-728-2991 holly@annies-nannies.com Annie’s Nannies of Telluride is a licensed and insured babysitting service with a special twist. This unique service provides enriching experiences for children in a safe and compassionate fashion. Talented and experienced nannies are selected to fit each family's individual needs and budget. Nannies are available on an hourly, daily, and weekly basis. Annie’s Nannies specialize in creative play, outdoor adventure, hands-on learning, art and more… Visitors and locals enjoy quality childcare at their homes, accommodations, and around Telluride. Additional services include: Infant Specialists, and Adventure Guides. Advance notice is appreciated.

Outdoor Recreation Guide

TellurideSoaring.com Fly the qiet skies over Telluride in a awaesome Glider. Glider Bob 970-708-0862 or Jeff Campbell 970-209-3497.

Put the kids in camp by the day or the week during the summer. Awesome programs from 5 years old to 15. Telluride Academy 970-728-5311
Summer and Winter programs for children of all ages. Telluride Kids
See this site for all of the activities available in Telluride.
Many Ponies: 970-728-6278 Summer horseback riding and lessons
Faraway Adventure Programs: 970-728-9386 or cell 970-729-0011. Kids of all ages will love this. Call in advance to make reservations. Ropes course and rock climbing, corporate leadership programs. Winter snow shoe and cross country skiing programs
Telluride Outside 800-831-6230, 970-728-3895 - Since 1984, Telluride Outside has been the premier guide service in Southwest Colorado. We offer four exciting activities: fly fishing, 4x4 tours, whitewater rafting and mountain bike tours. Our guide service is based in our fly shop, the Telluride Angler, right in the middle of downtown Telluride

Please contact us for Telluride rental home accommodations.