Buckeye’s Cabins
Take your Colorado vacation to new heights by booking a stay with Buckeye’s Cabins. These four cozy log cabins are centrally located in Leadville, a city famous for its mining…
Interlaken Resort at Twin Lakes
Interlaken Resort, located on the south side of Twin Lakes, was considered Colorado’s most beautiful resort in the late 19th century. Built in 1879 and expanded after James V. Dexter…
Twin Lakes Historic Walking Tour
The village at Twin Lakes grew in popularity once gold was discovered in the area, with commerce centered there for area miners. In the 1860s, the area, then known as…
Dining in Leadville, Colorado
Grab a Bite in Leadville! Leadville, Colorado offers many dining options from casual pizza and full-service, post-play meals to relaxed family restaurants and authentic Mexican restaurants. Grab a sweet and…
Leadville’s Businesses and Services
Do you live in Leadville? Are you looking to relocate? Following are businesses and services that will help you connect with people, feel more settled, take care or your home,…
Leadville Area Campground Map
So many of Leadville’s visitors come to play in the great outdoors, and with thousands upon thousands of acres of wilderness, there are plenty of campgrounds to accommodate them. While…
Grand West Village Resort
Tucked in a lodgepole pine forest, just minutes from Historic Downtown Leadville, is the Grand West Village Resort. What can best be described as the quintessential Colorado resort, it consists…
Leadville’s Lodging Options
When choosing to spend time in Leadville, there are lots of lodging options to consider. Because the city is steeped in history, it should come as no surprise that there…
The High Altitude Life
Few cities promote a lifestyle as unique as Leadville’s. Its history, environment, and location help create people who are tough, healthy, and totally down-to-earth. Leadville is one of Colorado’s most…
Sail Along Shimmering Blue Water
According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Colorado has over 2,000 lakes and reservoirs, many of which are ideal for boating. With landscapes ranging from tall-grassed plains to high mountain valleys,…
Explore Leadville’s Trails the Old Fashioned Way – On Horseback!
Discover Leadville’s high country the way the early settlers did—on horseback. Animal and nature lovers can explore Leadville’s expansive trail system from the comfort of a horse. While local outfitters…
Tennessee Pass Nordic Center: Leadville at its Best
The ultimate Colorado experience can be found at the Tennessee Pass Nordic Center, where cross-country ski adventures begin. Gear can be rented, food and drinks purchased, and lessons arranged. Located…
Mosquito Pass: Straight Up from Downtown
Located in the Mosquito Range, Mosquito Pass travels from Leadville to Highway 9 north of Fairplay. At 13,186 feet, it’s the highest pass in the United States. In the 1870s,…
Hit the Slopes in Leadville
As home to 58 mountains that top 14,000 feet, it’s no wonder Colorado is famous for its world-class skiing and snowboarding. With an abundance of soft, powdery snow, sunny, blue…
The Museums of Leadville, Colorado
Leadville has commemorated its rich and wild history through the establishment of eight museums—more museums per capita than any other city in Colorado! With a history steeped in dramatic stories…
Sledding for the Young at Heart
When snow has been falling all month and cabin fever has hit its peak, it’s time to grab your sled (or tube) and head to your favorite sledding hill. While…
How Molly Brown Became Unsinkable
Born in 1867, Margaret (Molly) Tobin would rise from humble beginnings to celebrity status. Using her fame for philanthropic and political purposes, she would ultimately garner the title, “Unsinkable.” After…
Circle High Above Leadville on the Mineral Belt Trail
Encircling Leadville is the Mineral Belt Trail, one of Colorado’s highest and most scenic paved pathways. At 11.6 miles, this ADA accessible trail winds through aspen groves, conifer forests, and…
Leadville’s Temple Israel
At the height of Leadville’s mining days, the city’s population hit 30,000, 300 of whom were Jews. This courageous community built Temple Israel in 1884, the oldest of the area’s…
Getting to Leadville
Though Leadville is only 100 miles from Denver, its high mountain setting makes it feel worlds away. At 10,200 feet, a drive from any direction is stunning. From Denver &…
High Adventure, Off-Road Fun
The quickest route from one town to the other in the Rocky Mountains is often up and over a mountain, which explains why Colorado has so many high mountain passes….
Bag a Big One: Hunting in Leadville
Colorado’s 23 million acres of serene public land are home to big game, small game, and everything in between. While there are many private ranches that host hunting parties, the…
Double the Fun at Twin Lakes
A mere 15 minutes south of Leadville is Twin Lakes, a small town nestled below Independence Pass and under the shadows of Colorado’s tallest mountains. Named for the two glacial…
Pay Tribute to WWII at Camp Hale
Camp Hale is located between Leadville and Red Cliff on the Top of the Rockies scenic byway. Built in 1942, Camp Hale specialized in training soldiers in mountain climbing, skiing,…