The Palm Theatre, 721 W. Colorado Ave. ([tel] 970/369-5669; www.telluridepalm.com), has emerged as a centerpiece venue for the area, with regular touring shows of all kinds. If you're in luck, the Telluride Theatre ([tel 970/369-5675; www.telluridetheatre.org) will be staging a production during your visit. The gorgeous Sheridan Opera House, 110 N. Oak St. ([tel] 970/728-6363; www.sheridanoperahouse.com), hosts music, comedy, and theatrical productions.

On the other side of the cultural spectrum is the Last Dollar Saloon, 100 W. Colorado Ave. ([tel] 970/728-4800), a lively watering hole that's about as close to a dive as Telluride gets. For good burgers and cold draft beer, stop at local favorite the Cornerhouse Grille,131 N. Fir St. ([tel] 970/728-6207).In Mountain Village, you'll find good grub, beer, and conversation at Poachers Pub, 113 Lost Creek Lane ([tel] 970/728-9647).

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