I'm giving this museum a 10++! Silverton was the best part of our mining towns tour through…read moreColorado and this museum was filled with surprises at every turn! We spent 2.5 hours there and could have spent more! The greeter/docent was full of information about the entire town and its history. This is a MUST STOP AND SEE!

This place was very interesting. We were on a girls trip to Colorado and went on a drive from…read moreDurango to Silverton to see the trees changing colors. We stumbled upon this museum and we were interested in seeing what they had to offer. It was a mining museum that had collections of rocks and minerals, uniforms and tools used by the miners and other items that were interesting. For those folks that need it, they do have a small elevator. This is also next to the restroom on the lower floor. Besides the rock/mineral room, I found the assay section interesting, where they had scales and weights used to weight the gold or minerals mined. In the gift shop I found two rocks I liked and bought them and a few postcards. Included in the tour is a visit to the jail and the quarters for the acting sherriff. The sherriff quarters had glimpses of a typical bedroom and kitchen for the late 1800's. My sister went to the jail and she said it was an open room with an iron ball with lots of chains to connect the prisoners to. Outside the jail is caboose used to haul minerals from the mines.

This is a great theater with a contemporary feel. It is a newer theater at the edge of town…read morecompared to the historic theaters on the main strip. We were there during the Horror Fest (fantastic event). Everything about the experience was on point.

This was my first time attending the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, and it definitely won't be…read moremy last. As a longtime festivalgoer, it's rare for me to experience so many artists for the very first time, but that added a fresh spark to the weekend. Jontavious Willis, Maggie Rose, Thundercat, Danielle Nicole, and Anders Osborne all left strong impressions, even if I can't list everyone here. That said, two performances in particular blew me away and would have been worth the trip from South Florida all on their own. Before getting to that, I have to highlight what makes this festival truly unique: the setting. Telluride Town Park sits in a valley almost completely surrounded by Colorado mountains. Having lived my whole life on flat Florida terrain, I was in awe. Pictures don't capture it--you simply have to be there. Our first day brought cold rain in the low 40s, and many people called it quits early. But those who stayed witnessed something unforgettable. In the middle of a downpour, Samantha Fish took the stage. Her voice and guitar work were so captivating that we almost forgot about the weather. Then, almost magically, the clouds parted, the sun broke through, and a stunning double rainbow arched over the snow-capped peaks that had just turned white from the storm. It was one of those rare, once-in-a-lifetime moments that I'll never forget. And just when I thought nothing could top that, The Black Crowes closed out Sunday night. As a Gen-Xer who lived through the '90s, seeing the Robinson brothers back together was surreal. Chris Robinson commanded the stage with charisma somewhere between Mick Jagger and Scott Weiland, while Rich Robinson's guitar transported me right back to my twenties. It was the perfect ending to a perfect trip out west. Thank you Colorado

Telluride's "Flowerpot Parking Trap" Exposed: City Sanctions Visitor "Trickery" & "Entrapment"…read more Dropped $8,000+ on Blues & Brews weekend (VRBO, tickets, rental car, food, merch). The festival was great but... Last 5 minutes in town: * Parked behind another car in center-street 30-min max zone (engine running, hazards on) * Crew grabbed their ice cream treats from the sidewalk stand across the street * 90 seconds later - $50 ticket for "Permit Only" parking The catch? The words "Permit Required" was hidden under well-manicured flowers - on every planter down the middle of Main Street. Pictured officer as she lifted the blooms like a curtain to reveal it. Photos attached: 1. Officer holding back curtain of flowers exposing the key part of the sign 2. My spot with flowers untouched, covering the key part of sign 3. Several other cars parked in same zone and were being ticketed as fast as the officer could write them Zoom Call Court (1.5-hr wait; out-of-state Zoom Calls were last in line to be heard): * Victim before me, also out-of-state (Louisiana): Same story (but no pictures), Judge reduced fine to $40, or told to show up in court to fight * Me: Showed judge photographic evidence along with short to-the-point explanations during my hearing - still ordered to pay $40 or fly to Telluride to fight in court Judge Daniel Zemke ignored the evidence presented. This is clearly city-sanctioned "Trickery" & "Entrapment" targeting out-of-state visitors in rental cars (Locals know not to park there, or else). Paid the $40 (in pennies). Won't return (Sorry Blues & Brews); 47 other beautiful mountain towns do not hide their reasons for fines in flowerpots. ________________________________________ Beautiful town. Ugly Thank You For Coming... Trust in Telluride City Officials? Priceless.

The whole historic building is being remodel, The Nugget Theatre will be closed for months.read more

Love the Nugget which is closed for remodeling hopefully will be back on line soon. I thought…read moreseeing Horizons in a historic western town theater would have been epic!

I'm glad my friends who visit Telluride each year recommended I stop in this museum. It was the…read moreinitial hospital during the mining days, which was later converted into a museum. It had so many interesting displays and pieces of history, from the Native American Indians times, through the boom-and-bust mining days, to the present-day ski resort revitalization of this charming town. The exhibits are strategically placed to allow you to experience how the area evolved. It is easy to walk around, taking your time examining specific items that are of interest to you. The small gift shop is charming and has a number of books and periodicals of the town's history that may be difficult to find elsewhere. For a nominal entrance fee, you can easily spend an enjoyable hour or two learning the history of this great town. There is also a museum donation canister at the entrance way, which I gladly deposited additional money in as I finished my tour as it was definitely worth it!

Interesting displays, including audio features and a rotating special exhibit; broad range of…read morecultural, environmental, and economic stages touched on in a short time; and a very reasonable admission fee. If you can visit on a walking tour day, it's well worth the time (1.5 hours), and you are able to go inside some of the most historic buildings, like the opera house, and the "New" Sheridan Hotel and connected bar. Ours was by Ashley, and he was engaging, friendly, fielded every question with aplomb. It may be hard to engage small, active children but older kids and adults will find plenty of interest.

This is a really neat little theater! It's just one screen, but the owners are so friendly and…read morecome out to greet everyone. The popcorn is delicious and they offer free refills! I wish we could have made it back to the Tuesday evening show when they show an old western, but we had other obligations. Definitely a must in Lake City!

First time attending Bluegrass Festival and I had a blast! I'm not a hippie - never claimed to be,…read morenever tried...I don't smoke... Don't really like bluegrass music either lol. But my man lives in Telluride and my friend Sheri wanted to go to the festival. I didn't expect much and I was very impressed. Mellow bands, mellow crowds. I expected food and drinks to be overpriced but actually everything was extremely reasonable. The best deal was the wine tent where I bought a huge cup of wine for $10 and refills were $8. They were very generous pours. I also had the best grilled fish taco ever woooot. Side of guac, black bean corn salsa. Oh yeah!!! One day of the festival was definitely enough for me. Steve Winwood was the final performer last night and was amazing. Day passes were $70 which is fair. Overall a very pleasant experience with great music and gorgeous breathtaking mountain scenery.

2014 was my first year at Telluride... HOW did I let this much time go by without going?…read more Telluride Bluegrass fest has the best of bluegrass. Think today's stars (Chris Thiele & Co, Della Mae, Steeldrivers, etc), as well as classics (Del, Sam Bush, etc). Something for everyone really. The festival itself is set in the beautiful town of Telluride which is down in a valley. We stayed on the other side of the mountain and took the gondola into town every day for the fest. This in itself was an incredible experience, especially late night riding back with strangers who are your new friends! The festival is well organized. Acts start on time. There are tons of vendors. When I went, the festival was sponsored by New Belgium brewing. For about $10 you could buy a reusable Kleen Kanteen cup and get $4 beer refills all weekend. The town of telluride was very welcoming. Most of the bands play shows around town all weekend, including a free show at the farmer's market. There are lots of great restaurants to check out in town, and even a brewery!

Sweety's is a great stop while in Lake City. Karen who operates the zoo is so nice and good with…read morechildren. Kids love this place and adults too. Very unique setting in these beautiful mountains. This was the highlight of the trip for our 2 year old grandson. No reservations needed and you won't regret spending time in this relaxing zoo. We will stop at Sweety's every year.

We are on a family vacation and stopped at the cute little zoo and Karen the owner was absolutely…read morephenomenal! Her energy made our entire day. Her art work is out of this world. It was a great stop on our journey through lake city! MUST GO! Karen will make your day!