King first performed here in 2004, he sat on the stage, looked out at the mountains before him, and said, 'Out of the 90 different countries I've been to, I've never seen anything more beautiful than what you have here.' It's not the altitude that'll take your breath away. The towering mountain peaks and glowing aspen trees that dot the hillsides provide the perfect amphitheater for music to resonate through the mountain canyon. Anchored by the state-of-the-art Main Stage and complimented by the comfortable, indoor Blues Stage and forested festival campground, the Festival venue ranks as one of the most scenic music locations in the world. The Festival site, Telluride Town Park, is a beautiful open space strategically located at the end of our townвЂ™s Main Street. These sites are so special that they are eligible for consideration to become national parks. This listing is the highest level of historic status available from the United States Secretary of the Interior. Our town is committed to preserving Telluride's historically significant architecture, open space, traditional design elements and, most of all, TellurideвЂ™s small-town mountain lifestyle.Д«ecause of its significant role in the history of the American West, the core area of Telluride was designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1964. The friendly locals are embraced for our authentic mountain character, unpretentious attitude, and celebration of adventure. With colorful Victorian-era homes, clapboard storefronts, boutiques, art galleries, gourmet restaurants, historic buildings and more, Telluride is truly a delight to explore. The town stretches eight blocks wide and twelve blocks long and boasts 300 days of sunshine each year. The natural beauty of Telluride is unmatched by anywhere in the country and perhaps the world. It is a place of legend, nestled at the end of a lush canyon and surrounded by waterfalls flowing from some of the most rugged peaks in the Rocky Mountains.

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