Originally a mining town, Telluride is now known as a premiere ski resort town. In the summer, you can take part in the many festivals that fill almost every weekend, including Mountainfilm in Telluride, the Telluride Film Festival, Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, Mushroom Festival, Nothing Day Festival and the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Telluride builds its notoriety further by being the subject of the song "Smugglers Blues" by Glenn Frey, and the song "Telluride" sung by country singer Tim McGraw. If skiing, festivals and beautiful scenery aren't enough to prompt a visit, maybe the possibility of spotting local residents and visitors like Bob Dylan, Daryl Hannah and Tom Cruise.
