Telluride Top Picks is me - Robert Stenhammer; 7-year Telluride local, part-time Resort Executive, full-time Real Estate Broker and mountain lifestyle expert in Telluride, Colorado USA. I have a MBA in Hospitality and Tourism and an over 25 year career in resort management and operations. I like to think I know my stuff and my recommendations represent the best experience, service and value Telluride has to offer in food & beverage, activities, events and of course skiing! All of the following recommendations are easily found on-line for more information, pricing and reservations.
Here are my Top Picks for Winter 2020
Dinner Dining:
- Alpino Vino
- Allred’s
- Sheridan Chop House
- 221 South Oak
- The Cosmopolitan
- The National
- Siam in Telluride and Siam’s Talay in Mountain Village
- Rustico
- Altezza at the Peaks Resort & Spa
On-Mountain Restaurants:
- Bon Vivant
- Gorrono Ranch
- Alpino Vino
- Giuseppie's
Mountain Village Lunch:
- Tomboy Tavern
- Wok of Joy Food Cart
- Poachers Pub
- Altezza at the Peaks Resort & Spa
Telluride Lunch:
- Brown Dog Pizza
- Taco Del Gnar
- The Butcher & Baker
- La Cocina De Luz
Telluride Bars:
- Sheridan Bar
- The Last Dollar “the Buck” Saloon
- The Liberty
- Fly Me to the Moon Saloon
Destination Lodging Hotels:
- The Inn at Lost Creek
- New Sheridan Hotel
- The Peaks Resort & Spa
- The Hotel Madeline Hotel and Residences
- Lumiere
Destination Lodging Vacation Rentals:
- Exceptional Stays
- Invited Home
- Telluride Resort Lodging
- Alpine Lodging
Favorite Cruiser Ski Runs:
- Milk Run
- Bushwacker
- Plunge
- Lookout
- Sundance
- Marmot
Best Off-Resort Mountain Activities:
- Heli-Skiing with Helitrax
- Snowmobiling with Telluride Outfitters
- The Telluride Historical Museum
- Nordic Skiing on the Valley Floor and Mountain Village
- Ice Skating at Telluride Town Park or Mountain Village
- Movies at the Nugget Theater
Best Music Venues:
- ClubRed
- Sheridan Opera House
- Fly Me to the Moon Saloon
- The Liberty
