"Festival Capital of the Rockies" - Telluride, Colorado
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Outspoken1
N 37° 56.252 W 108° 48.762
12S E 692213 N 4201140
Increasingly known as "Festival Capital of the Rockies", Telluride is one of Colorado's most beautiful areas
Waymark Code: WMAK54
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 01/23/2011
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Telluride is in a box canyon with stunning views no matter which direction you look. "Telluride makes the list for 1,000 places to see before you die in the WORLD! 'Isolated in a box canyon surrounded by the highest concentration of 14,000-foot peaks in the United States, Telluride has a well-earned reputation among high-octane vertical ski buffs, vacationing celebs seeking a low-profile hiding place, and Victoriana-seekers looking to experience the charm of its gold-and-silver-rush days". Not to mention, Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank here in 1889 and with 25+ festivals stretching from May to September; Telluride is rich in history, adventure, beauty, and fun.' " (
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"Telluride is known for its quirky charm. Here’s a sampling of what makes this place so interesting:
* Telluride has the only free gondola public transportation system of its kind in North America.
* At 9,078 feet above sea level, the Telluride Regional Airport is the highest commercial airport in North America.
* At the east end of Telluride, Bridal Veil Falls is Colorado's tallest free-falling waterfall at 365 feet.
* Ski Magazine rates Telluride Ski Resort in the Top 10 ski resorts in North America.
* Telluride Helitrax is Colorado's only helicopter ski company and has been in operation since 1982.
* Telluride was the first city in the world to have electric streetlights. Once called the “City of Lights,” the world's first alternating current (AC) power plant was built here.
* Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank in Telluride on June 24, 1889, walking away with over $24,000.
* The Galloping Goose's oldest bus, #101, runs on non-toxic, biodegradable, vegetable oil-based biodiesel fuel.
* There are no chain restaurants or shops in Telluride.
* The nearest stoplight is 45 miles away." (visit link)