home Plan Your Telluride Golf Trip in 60 Seconds Bucket-list beauty in Colorado's most jaw-dropping box canyon
Telluride is arguably the most beautiful town in Colorado — a box canyon with 13,000-foot peaks on three sides, a free gondola, and a Main Street loaded with great restaurants and bars. The golf is limited to one stunning course but it's a true bucket-list experience, and you can supplement with courses in Montrose 65 minutes away.
The best courses, bars, and rentals in Telluride — curated for groups.
3 coursesSummer TEX (10 min drive)<10k population
Courses Where to Stay house Sleeps 10-16
$900-$3000/night
Town of Telluride / West End
hot tub mountain views full kitchen game room fire pit multiple levels
house Sleeps 12-20
$700-$2200/night
Mountain Village (gondola access)
hot tub mountain views full kitchen game room shuttle ski storage
Dining
Allred's Restaurant $$$$ upscale Fine dining at the top of the free gondola with panoramic views; Colorado lamb and elk are highlights
Brown Dog Pizza $$ italian Best pizza in the San Juans; huge slices, local beer, and a casual vibe perfect for groups
221 South Oak $$$$ farm-to-table Intimate fine dining with a seasonal tasting menu; Telluride's special-occasion spot
Smuggler Union Restaurant & Brewery $$ brewpub Massive historic building with house beers, elevated pub food, and a huge patio
New Sheridan Chop House $$$$ steakhouse Historic chop house with wet- and dry-aged steaks, bison ribeye, and elk in a Victorian-era mountain dining room
4.6 stars Nightlife
There Bar Late Night cocktail Trendy cocktail bar on Main Street with creative drinks and a sleek mountain vibe
The Last Dollar Saloon Late Night saloon Telluride's iconic dive; cheap beer, pool tables, and locals who've been coming for decades
Telluride Brewing Company brewpub Face Down Brown is a Colorado legend; big taproom with cornhole and a dog-friendly patio
The New Sheridan Bar Late Night whiskey bar Historic hotel bar since 1895; excellent whiskey selection and old-Western ambiance
Activities Via Ferrata at Telluride hiking half day $125-$200/pp
Iron-runged cliff route high above town with stunning exposure; guides make it safe for beginners
San Miguel River Rafting rafting half day $65-$110/pp
Scenic Class II-III float through the San Miguel Valley; mellow enough for everyone
Mountain Village Gondola & Hike hiking 2-3 hours $25-$45/pp
Gondola ride with access to alpine hiking trails; Bear Creek Falls is a 2-mile stunner
ATV San Juan Mountain Tour atv half day $125-$200/pp
Ride to the top of Imogene Pass at 13,114 feet on old mining roads — the ultimate arrival day group adventure
