Telluride Dining & Entertainment

Telluride is not a sleepy mountain town - though you can stay in and enjoy the solitude, if you wish. Telluride is one of the best venues for live music and world-class dining in Colorado. There are also locations for dancing, great places for apres-ski, old-style taverns or just great places to people watch. After dinner, check out Telluride's nightlife. You won't be disappointed.

Telluride and the nearby resort village of Mountain Village offer more than 50 worldly restaurants and bars. In fact, there are more "good restaurants per person than any resort in the Rockies," says the Chicago Tribune. Whether you're out for a night on the town, a quick bite or a romantic setting, you're sure to find the right fix for your palate in Telluride.

Ah Haa Art School
Founded in 1990 by book artist Daniel Tucker, the Ah Haa School’s desire is to provide an environment to inspire “ah haa” (the sound of inspiration) moments for any artist at any age or level of experience. They offer year-round programming for all ages taught by local and national instructors, thought-provoking exhibitions, art abroad programs and visiting artist workshops. Through their umbrella organizations, Telluride Writer’s Guild and American Academy of Bookbinding they offer lectures, workshops and bookbinding, respectively.
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Galleries
There are several prominent art galleries in the Town of Telluride and they are all showcased each month during the Telluride Art Walk. The Telluride Art Walk is a reception to showcase artists working and living in Telluride and those who display their work in participating businesses. It is presented by the Telluride Council for the Arts and Humanities to promote cultural tourism. Participating artists and galleries agree to stay open “late ‘til 8” the first Thursday of every month (except May and November/December, our off-seasons). It is presented by the Telluride Council for the Arts and Humanities to promote cultural tourism. Although open all day, many establishments provide refreshments between 5 and 8 pm!
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Historic Nugget Movie Theatre
The Nugget Building, which houses the Nugget Theatre, was first the Old First National Bank Building which was built by Lucien Lucius (L.L.) Nunn in 1892 to house the First National Bank and the Telluride Power Company offices. A prominent Telluride citizen and businessman, Nunn's financial and property interests in the area were substantial. In 1891 Nunn and his brother Paul built the first commercial AC power plant in the world, located at Ames, which powered the Gold King mine. The Nunn brothers also built the Ontario power plant at Niagara Falls.
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Historic Sheridan Opera House
The Sheridan Opera House was built by J.A. Segerberg in 1913 as a Vaudeville Theater and cultural center, attracting variety shows, orchestras and touring theater companies. In 1991 the Sheridan Opera House was in jeopardy of commercial development; but was saved from demolition by the creation of the Sheridan Arts Foundation (SAF), along with restoration efforts taken on by The Colorado Historical Society and Town of Telluride.
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Historical Museum
The mission of Telluride’s historical museum is to preserve and promote the rich and colorful history of the Telluride region. We bring history to life through interactive exhibits, programming and outreach. Study the geology of the region, the area's Native American Ute, the discovery of gold and silver, the growth of the mining town, the hardships of the miners and their families, the arrival of the railroad and the diversity that has kept Telluride alive through thick and thin.
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Overview of Dining
Dining in Telluride is a culinary delight! While you may fear that such a small town would have few great dining options – you would be wrong! Telluride has over a dozen fun, delicious and elegant restaurants, all of which are happy to have you dine in your jeans. It really tops off your day to get back from skiing or hiking and clean up for a nice dinner out. Somehow the food tastes even better when you feel like you deserve a nice meal after being out in the mountains all day. A great tool to use for dinner reservations is www.opentable.com. All of the most popular restaurants in Telluride are listed and it is a great way to make your dining plan.
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Telluride Shopping Guide
For being such a microscopic spec on the map, Telluride has quite a few places to throw down your credit card for some really good stuff. Between Telluride and Mountain Village, there are shops for just about everything…ski and outdoor gear, books, jewelry, home furnishings, toys, flowers, kitchen goodies, clothing of all sorts, art, even treats for canines and felines.
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Palm Theatre
The Michael D. Palm Theatre, located at the west end of Telluride in the Telluride middle-high school, is a fully equipped, 650-seat, state of the art performance space. Whether you are planning your visit for the holidays, Spring Break, summer, fall or winter, the Palm is always busy and the perfect place to find great entertainment. The theatre is also available for rental with in-house catering and special event liquor licensing! Visit us at www.telluridepalm.com or call 970.369.5669 for a complete listing of our events.
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Telluride Radio - KOTO
Since 1975, KOTO has provided the Telluride region with high-quality, commercial-free, non-underwritten community radio. Listener-supported KOTO's radio mission is to entertain, educate, and inform while reflecting the needs, desires, and diversity of our community. Created by visionaries, staffed by dedicated professionals, fueled by enthusiastic volunteers and supported by listener donations, KOTO is a crucial local institution.
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