Telluride, CO
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About Telluride
- • Actress Daryl Hannah once owned a horse ranch near Telluride.
- • The Sheridan Arts Foundation, supporting performing arts, was founded in Telluride.
- • Gold and silver mining put Telluride on the map in the late 1870s.
- • Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank in Telluride on June 24, 1889.
- • The 1978 Sheridan Hotel fire destroyed a historic landmark.
- • "Telluride" came from "tellurium," though none was found; founded in 1878.
- • The population is about 2,608, smaller than many high school graduating classes.
- • The town sits at 8,750 feet, higher than many ski resorts' summits.
- • Tourism and hospitality are major industries, driving the economy.
- • The vibe is upscale mountain charm, with a relaxed, adventurous spirit.
- • Denver Broncos, the closest NFL team, won Super Bowl 50 in 2016.
- • The annual Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run tests elite ultramarathoners on brutal terrain.