In the mountains of southwestern Colorado is Telluride (alt. 8,745ft/2,665m; pop. 1,400), where gold and silver were found in the 19th century. The town then acquired a luxury hotel, the Sheridan, and even an opera house. In 1889 the notorious bank robber Butch Cassidy made a haul of 30,000 dollars here. Telluride is now a popular winter sports
center. Outside the town are the beautiful Bridal Veil and Bear Creek Falls.
There are numerous events throughout the year, including film festivals in May and September, a chamber music festival in August, a bluegrass festival in June, a Wild West festival in July, and a blues festival in September.