What to expect
Butch Cassidy's former haunt turned recreational haven in the San Juan Mountains
When to go
June for the legendary Telluride Bluegrass Festival at Town Park
What to do
Fly fish in the San Miguel River, hike Bear Creek Canyon Trail, tee off at Telluride Golf Course
Local colour
Sledding and tubing amid breathtaking scenery at Firecracker Hill
Don't miss
Gondola ride to Mountain Village to explore the town's 1,050 skiable acres
Don't forget
Only four-wheel-drive vehicles are able to access nearby mining camps and ghost towns