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Telluride is a municipality with a county seat - it's the largest town in San Miguel County. You'll fine Telluride in the southwestern part of the state of Colorado.

Telluride used to be a silver mining camp on the San Miguel River. A section of the town referred to as the Telluride Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It's also one of Colorado's 20 National Historic Landmarks. According to the U.S. Census of 2000, the population of the town is 2,221.

Telluride is situated in a box canyon. Steep mountains covered by lush forests and cliffs surround the town. At the entrance of the canyon is Bridal Veil Falls. Several old ruins of abandoned mining operations cover the hillsides. A free gondola makes it easy to travel to the companion town of Mountain Village, Colorado.

Telluride has influenced pop culture in many ways. The town itself has provided scenery for numerous television commercials, and holds an international film festival each year.

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