The seasons of Telluride are joyful ones and although winter is when our mountain town comes alive, fall is often the ones that travelers are surprised at how much beauty it brings to their vacations. Offering trees that set the skyline on fire, a crisp chill in the air, and during the latter months, an early start to winter, and if your journey is bringing you to Telluride in the fall months, chances are you will fall in love. This guide to Telluride Colorado in the fall will give you ideas on how you can spend your time while here, starting with choosing Accommodations in Telluride for your seasonal sanctuaries, creating a vacation that is comfortable, exciting, and unforgettable.
A Hike to the Falls
The beauty of trees decked out in their finest autumn attire is a site you won’t soon forget as they proudly peacock their flaming leaves, orange, gold, fiery red, it is hard to take your eyes off the color and a hike to Bridal Veil Falls will allow you to get even closer. The trail is a relatively short one, lasting just 1.2 miles up and then back down, and as you hike through the trees, you will hear the falls before you reach them. Standing 365 feet high the panoramic views from atop this stunning natural attraction will hold you a willing hostage, making you not want to even blink for fear of missing out on something extraordinary. The cool fall weather will make this hike even more wonderful.
A Taste of Comfort
The cool evenings of fall in Telluride make us want to devour heaping bowls of spicy chili, thick and juicy burgers, and all the foods that bring us comfort and when you aren’t in the mood to cook your own, the Floradora Saloon, also known as Telluride’s original restaurant, never fails to give us exactly what we crave. Located in the historic district at 103 W Colorado Avenue, the restaurant first opened its doors in 1973 and has been a local favorite almost since that first day. Every dish is made from scratch and their modern update on classic favorites will tempt your taste buds into cheering, their menus change with the season and every season they keep getting better, something that makes us very happy indeed!
Authentic Telluride Experiences
When you really want to know the town you are visiting, we suggest the best way is by attending the festivals and special events that take place every year, so below, we have listed a few of our most popular events.
Telluride Brews & Blues Festival, Mid-September
Although the calendar says it is still summer, the weather, the chill, and the beginnings of colorful trees state otherwise, and the Telluride Brews & Blues Festival is a wonderful way to greet the new season. Offering three days of music, food, and local beers, families with kids will be pleased to know that there will also be activities that will keep your kids quite happy. In addition to outdoor concerts, some of the local clubs will also offer shows that never fail to make you want to dance.
Telluride Autumn Classic, Late September
Offering three days of color, cars, music, and art, this official first event of fall features a little bit of something for everyone in your traveling party and it is all that much sweeter because of the season it falls in.
Telluride Horror Show, Mid-October
Nearly every state seems to have its own film festival, and Colorado is known for holding more than a couple, but the Telluride Horror Show offers a new take on the standard film festival. This three-day event celebrates, yes, you guessed it, the horror movies we all love to watch, helping you anticipate the holiday of Halloween even stronger.
Winter Tiptoes into the Picture
In the mountains, winter is often the king, and if your fall visit takes place towards the end of November or beginning of December, you will be happy to know that ski season has officially begun. Spend your daylight hours schussing down the slopes, your evening hours enjoying après ski at Tomboy Tavern Telluride (562 Mountain Village Boulevard), and when the moon rises high in the sky, casting its cool glow over the snowy landscape, come home to Accommodations in Telluride and find all new and comfortable reasons fall in Telluride is destined to be your favorite season.
Comfortable Adventures with Accommodations in Telluride
Offering luxury, style, and all the comforts of home, our Accommodations in Telluride seasonal cabin rentals near Telluride CO will provide multiple places to sit and view the changing of the leaves, fireplaces that will help you stay warm when the mercury drops, hot tubs that will soothe the aches caused by autumn hikes, and tranquil bedrooms in which you will sleep deep and dream happy dreams. Reserve your favorite Telluride vacation rental today!
