- The list below includes 48 free or cheap things to do in or near Telluride, Colorado, including 38 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Arts Centers, Off Road & ATV and Movie Theaters.
- From Telluride/Mountain Village gondola to Bear Creek Falls, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Telluride and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ouray, Ridgway and Silverton.
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15.1 Miles
An eclectic gallery in Ridgway, Art by the Park features a compilation of pieces from both local and outside artists. This includes the work of jewelry designers, sculptors, weavers and painters.
15.2 Miles
Trail Town Still is a local distillery which specializes in a variety of locally produced home-made spirits including vodka, rum, whisky, gin as well as beer schnapps and apple brandy which are available seasonally.
15.2 Miles
Located in the San Juan National Forest, Molas Pass is a high mountain pass that sits at an elevation of 10,910-feet above sea level. U.S. Highway 550 traverses the pass.
15.6 Miles
The Ridgway Railroad Museum contains display kiosks of the region's railroad history, railroad lanterns, and model cases in its interior exhibit area. The location also maintains a restored caboose and an old motor vehicle.
16.4 Miles
Deb's Livery offers guided mountain trail rides on gentle, well-conditioned horses. A family-focused livery, Deb's offers 'buddy seats' so that small children can safely ride with parents. The rides offer scenic woodland views.
17.3 Miles
Dennis Weaver Memorial Park is a 60 acre recreation area, wildlife and waterfowl preserve. While at the park visit Poem Rock, Eagle Monument and Medicine Wheel.
20.5 Miles
The westernmost state park of Colorado, Ridgway State Park consists of a reservoir which provides scenic views of Cimmaron mountain range and comprises of an extensive network of hiking trails. Visitors can also enjoy a number of outdoors activities here including fishing, camping, ice climbing and more.
24.4 Miles
Situated within the Uncompahgre National Forest, Yankee Boy Basin is a local tourist destination much visited by hikers and photographers owing to its beautiful display of wildflowers as well as the Twin Falls.
28.2 Miles
Rapp Corral is a local horseback riding stable which offers trail and winter sleigh rides through the San Juan National Forest on selected routes which offer scenic views of the surrounding landscape.
30.8 Miles
Soaring Tree Top Adventures is a local company offering adventure zipline tours with more than 20 different ziplines spread across the San Juan National Forest.