Travel by gondola, day or night Perhaps Telluride’s best wonder is the free gondola. The three-mile, 13-minute ride shuttles you from downtown all the way to Mountain Village, or get off at the San Sophia midway point to hike or bike. Ideal for seeing the sunrise, sunset and even the stars, it runs daily 6:30 a.m. to midnight. STAY: The Hotel Telluride (pictured) is located a few blocks from the gondola, plus they offer cruiser bikes and a free shuttle to get around town, not to mention fresh-baked cookies and coffee in the lobby every day.

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