Tour Operator: Adventurous spirits enjoy the celebrated soul of this historic town. Telluride remains spirited and uncompromised. Once bustling with miners in search of gold and silver, over a century later both locals and tourists are enchanted by its history, beauty and charm. Majestic peaks cradle this tiny town, just eight blocks wide, 12 blocks long and peppered with colorful Victorian homes and clapboard storefronts.