Discover Tranquility on a Snowshoe Hike
Discover Leadville’s winter wonderful with a snowshoe hike. When snow is deep in the forest and pine trees are draped in white, the world becomes quiet and still. After a…
Find Something Precious: Leadville Rockhounding
In April of 1860, prospectors struck gold in California Gulch near present-day Leadville. Within the month, 10,000 people had descended upon the area, establishing multiple boom camps in hopes of…
Get a Mountain Education or Just Come to Play at Colorado Mountain College
With one of the longest winter seasons in Colorado, Leadville residents take their winter sports seriously. So much so, Colorado Mountain College offers courses in Cross-Country Skiing and Ski-Area Management….
The Past is Revealed in Leadville’s Historic Mining District
While people enjoy exploring Leadville’s mining district in the summer, heavy snowfall turns it into a sports enthusiast’s wonderland. Leadville’s Historic Mining District is located immediately east of downtown, at…
The Legacy of Horace Tabor
Horace Tabor’s life story is a testament to hard work but also a great anecdote about short-sightedness. From a simple stone-cutter, he would grow to become one of the country’s…
Pack a Picnic, Toss a Frisbee: Leadville Town Parks
Any sunny day is a perfect day to visit a park. Leadville has several parks where you can bring your kids, play soccer, let your dog loose, or simply take…
Hiking at the Top of the World
In Colorado, hiking is a way of life. Hundreds of trails, from flat lakeside paths to steep mountain switchbacks, scatter the state, making hiking easy and accessible for so many…
Insane Racing at Altitude: The Leadville Race Series
In 1983, a group of runners took off on an insane task—to run 100 miles through high-altitude, rugged Rocky Mountain terrain. Their grit and determination inspired the creation of the…
Businesses and Services for All Your Needs
Do you live in Leadville? Are you looking to relocate? The following are businesses and services that will help you connect with people, feel more settled, take care or your…
The San Isabel National Forest
Because it’s centrally located and has trailheads in 11 counties, Colorado’s San Isabel National Forest is one of the state’s most accessible forests. Lake County’s Leadville Ranger District is right…
Climbing with Altitude: Leadville’s Climbing Areas
Colorado is the Rocky Mountain state. So, it should come as no surprise that it’s home to some of the nation’s best rock climbing. With varying surfaces that include limestone,…
Take a Tour to Learn More About Leadville’s History
Congress designated Leadville a National Historic Landmark in 1966, protecting a 70-square-block district that consists of 50 buildings dating back to 1870. Leadville’s historic district is home to such notable…
The Dexter Cabin and Healy House Museum
In 1878, August R. Meyer, a prominent mining engineer, built a two-story, Greek Revival home for his bride, Emma. Little did he know his nine-bedroom house, situated on a hill…
Catch Amazing Views from the Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway
The 1860s-mining boom changed the face of Colorado as high-country mining towns spread like wildfire. Today, the Top of the Rockies scenic byway connects these historic towns while providing drives…
Camp Under Colorado’s Brightest Stars
When you feel the need to unplug, to step away from the chaos of everyday life, there’s no better solution than camping. With a campfire before you and the bright…
Hike a Colorado Fourteener for the View of a Lifetime
Colorado is famous for its awe-inspiring, scenic views. Nowhere are these views more stunning than atop a 14,000-foot mountain. Something amazing happens to the mind and the heart at this…
Visit Horace Tabor’s Greatest Feat: The Tabor Opera House
No expense was spared when Horace Tabor built Leadville’s iconic opera house in 1879 for the hefty price tag of $40,000, making it one of the costliest structures in Colorado…
Drive Along High-Mountain Roads for the Ultimate Scenic Tour
Want a more casual, leisurely Colorado experience? Jump into your car and head out for a scenic drive. Colorado’s web of picturesque roads climbs mountain passes, cruises through valleys, and…
Bike For Miles Along High Mountain Roads
It’s no secret Coloradans are passionate about biking. For many, two-wheeled fun means hitting roads and paths the moment the snow has melted. With Colorado’s endless blue skies and 300…
Fish, Boat, & Play at the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
Leadville is located in the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, where some of Colorado’s heaviest runoff aggregates into the beginning of the Arkansas River. Also referred to as the Upper Arkansas…
Doc Holliday After the OK Corral
John Henry “Doc” Holliday was a dentist who suffered from tuberculosis. He moved to Tombstone, Arizona for its dry climate. There, he became a fierce gambler, befriended Wyatt Earp, and…
Have Fun and Learn Something New at Leadville’s National Fish Hatchery
Created by Executive Order in 1889 to increase the supply of fish for inland waters, the Leadville National Fish Hatchery is a Leadville mainstay that’s been entertaining families for generations….
Many Famous Faces Passed Through Leadville
During its peak, Leadville was the second largest city in Colorado with 30,000 residents. Compared with today’s population of 2,600, it’s amazing to think about the sheer number of people…
Baby It’s Cold Outside: Ice Fishing in Leadville
Fishing season doesn’t have to end when the lakes freeze over. For some, this is the best time of year to fish. Imagine, it’s just you, the shanty, the winter…