In addition to wonderful skiing, Telluride offers an abundance of recreational activities, such as horseback riding, mountain biking, fly-fishing, hiking, golfing, tennis and more. Besides outdoor pursuits, there are also plenty of opportunities to enjoy fine dining and shopping as well. There is even a selection of museums and historical areas to enjoy as well as a strong arts community and a full line up of festivals-all within the Telluride Colorado region.

The arts are not all neglected in Telluride. In fact, Telluride boasts a thriving love of the arts. As such there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy music, fine arts, theater, and dance. Some of Telluride’s permanent art organizations include the Ah Haa School for the Arts, the Sheridan Arts Foundation, the Telluride Repertory Theater, and the Telluride Choral Society.

The recreation and entertainment available in Telluride is simply outstanding. Most likely, you’re already convinced that the area boasts some of the most beautiful sights in the world. Likewise, you probably agree that the skiing here is simply superb. Perhaps best of all, there’s practically no wait for the ski lifts! However, there is so much more recreation to Telluride than skiing and snowboarding, there’s a plethora of outdoor activities such as, golfing, camping, hiking, mountain biking, mountain climbing, fishing, snow shoeing, horseback riding, 4×4, ice climbing and more.  In addition, there are weekly concerts and festivals throughout the summer.

Summer festivals are a big reason that many people visit Telluride or buy Telluride Real Estate. The community is literally packed with good music, art, and delicious food festivals on the weekends from May to December. There’s even a wine festival in June that serves to bring a little joy to nearly every palette. From the Telluride Mountain Film Festival and the Bluegrass Festival to the Telluride Jazz Festival and Blues and Brews Festival, there’s entertainment enough to make the spring and summer just as memorable as ski season.