The streets of Telluride’s intimate downtown shopping district are lined with unique retailers and exclusive boutiques. Most shops are individually owned and operated, with not a franchise in sight. High-end retailers, such as Cashmere Red (cashmerered.com), a purveyor of quality cashmere goods, and Overland Sheepskin Company (overland.com), a luxury furrier, provide Telluride shoppers with lavish items, making Telluride the ultimate destination in secluded shopping getaways.
A spa retreat will leave even the most frazzled and exhausted spirit feeling relaxed and refreshed. The Peaks Resort & Spa (thepeaksresort.com) in Telluride is just the place to recover from life’s stresses. Nourish mind and body with gourmet food, saunas, Roman tubs, steam rooms, full body massage and yoga. Additional pampering is available in the on-site salon, so guests can depart looking just as good as they feel.
Telluride’s abundance of fish-filled rivers makes it an ideal fly fishing getaway. Local rivers include the Delores, the Gunnison, the San Miguel and the Uncompahgre, and there are several reservoirs in the vicinity, as well. Telluride Outside (tellurideoutside.com) is a local provider of angling supplies and guide services, and vacationing fishermen can accompany Telluride Outside’s experienced local escorts to fully-stocked waters throughout the year.
Horseback riding in the scenic mountains surrounding Telluride makes for a peaceful and relaxing vacation. Roudy at Telluride Horseback Adventures (ridewithroudy.com) will take novice riders on one and two hour rides, while more experienced or daring riders will opt for an overnight pack trip or a week long trails excursion through densely forested hills and canyons. In the winter, Roudy also offers visitors a chance to ride in a horse drawn sleigh.
