Things to do in Telluride

Telluride · About 4 hours · from $141

Old mining roads up toward Imogene or Ophir Pass, with ghost towns and waterfalls you can't reach in a rental car. It's a summer trip and the route depends on road conditions, so book early for July and August.

Telluride · About 2.5 hours · from $168

A half day of splashy whitewater on the San Miguel just outside town, and it's the easiest adventure to fit into a summer trip. Late May and June bring the biggest water from snowmelt, so book a morning trip then if you want more thrills.