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( www.tellurideblues.com ; 3-day pass $170; mid-Sep) Telluride's festival season comes to a raucous
end at this event, where blues musicians take to the stage and microbrews fill the bellies
of fans.
Sleeping
Aside from camping, there's no cheap lodging in Telluride. If you arrive during the sum-
mer or winter peak seasons, or during one of the city's festivals, you'll pay dearly. Rates
drop quite a bit during the off season, sometimes up to 30%. If you are coming during
festival time, contact the festival organizers directly about camping.
Some of the huge properties in Mountain Village offer decent online rates, but none
have the character of the smaller hotels downtown. Most skiers opt to stay in vacation
rentals - there are scores of them. If you're interested in booking a room in one, the most
reputable agency is Telluride Alpine Lodging OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP (
888-893-0158;
www.telluridelodging.com ; 324 W Colorado Ave) .
New Sheridan Hotel
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( 970-728-4351, 800-200-1891; www.newsheridan.com ; 231 W Colorado Ave; d from $188; ) Elegant
and understated, this historic brick hotel (erected in 1895) provides a lovely base camp for
exploring Telluride. High-ceilinged rooms feature crisp linens and snug flannel throws.
Check out the hot-tub deck with mountain views. In the bull's- eye of downtown, the loca-
tion is perfect, but some rooms are small for the price.
HOTEL $$
Inn at Lost Creek
( 970-728-5678; www.innatlostcreek.com ; 119 Lost Creek Lane; r $146-281; ) This lush boutique-
style hotel in Mountain Village knows cozy. At the bottom of Telluride's main lift, it's
also very convenient. Service is personalized, and impeccable rooms have alpine hard-
woods, Southwestern designs and molded tin. There are also two rooftop spas. Check the
website for packages.
BOUTIQUE HOTEL $$
Victorian Inn
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LODGE $$
( 970-728-6601; www.victorianinntelluride.com ; 401 W Pacific Ave; r incl breakfast from $124; ) The
smell of fresh cinnamon rolls greets visitors at one of Telluride's better deals, offering
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