TRAVEL & LEISURE – 12 BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN JUNE

You don’t have to be a skier to love Telluride, and a summer visit proves it. Take the free gondola over the 10,500-foot Coonskin Ridge for stunning views of the town and surrounding mountains. Summer is festival season, starting with Mountainfilm in late May. More summer events include Telluride Food & Vine from June 1-4, Telluride Balloon Festival from June 2-4, and the 50th Annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival from June 15-18. Telluride offers a range of lodging options, from campsites to hotels. The Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection features upscale guest rooms, suites, and residential condominiums, while Dunton Town House is a charming home away from home on one of Telluride’s prettiest streets.