Historic Tours of Telluride



By historic standards, Telluride is a fairly modern town. The first white pioneers settled on the Valley Floor in 1876, west of the present town’s site. Once gold was discovered, the boom was on. In a short span of twenty years, the town grew from a hodgepodge of cabins and shacks to rows of elegant Victorians and stately brick buildings.

Main street businesses were soon decorated with elaborate facades, many of which remain today. Due to its important contributions to early mining, Telluride was designated as a National Historic Landmark District in 1964. Any new building or remodel plans must be reviewed and approved by HARC before construction begins. The buildings on this self guided tour have withstood the passage of time, although many have been restored.

 

Historic Walking Tours:

Explore Telluride with walking tours that inform and inspire. Explore Telluride’s past in a 1 ½ hour walking tour with resident historian and story-teller Andrea Benda. Custom tours available, including Lone Tree Cemetery, Popcorn Alley and more.
Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. Meet at Telluride Historical Museum, top of Fir Street. $15.00 per person.
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