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Walk Back In Time In Historic Leadville

Welcome to Leadville and Lake County, Colorado, where history meets high-altitude adventure! We invite you to slow down, stay awhile, and take in the charm of our vibrant mountain community. As you explore our rich heritage, you’ll discover stories of mining, resilience, and the unique...

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Stargaze In Leadville-Twin Lakes, Colorado

If you dream of mystical dark skies full of stars, plan a visit to Leadville-Twin Lakes, Colorado! Here you can peer deep into the universe, see the Milky Way, and make a wish on a shooting star. In fact, our stargazing is so good that in the future, we hope to become a certified Dark Sky...

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Join us for St. Patrick’s Day in Leadville, Colorado! Leadville’s connection to Ireland runs deep. During the Silver Rush, Irish immigrants flocked to the high-altitude mining town, bringing their skills, culture, and community with them. Their influence shaped Leadville’s character,...

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Honor Heroes At 10th Mountain Division Day

HONOR WWII HEROES AT SKI COOPER & BEYOND Experience a unique piece of history at Ski Cooper near Leadville, Colorado, during the 10th Mountain Division Day celebration, held every February to honor the brave ski troopers who trained at Cooper and Camp Hale in the mid-1940s. These soldiers...

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8 Great Spring Break Trip Ideas

Spring break in Leadville and Twin Lakes, Colorado pairs lingering winter adventure with room to breathe, and room in the budget. Whether you’re traveling with family, friends, or somewhere in between, the Top of the Rockies offers space to play, slow down, and reconnect. Here are eight...

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10 Winter Adventures

DISCOVER 10 WAYS TO HAVE FUN AT THE TOP OF THE ROCKIES! Enter a winter wonderland with adventures for all ages and ability levels. Offering guaranteed snow, a charming historic towns, and the kind of laid-back magic that makes the Winter feel special again. Nestled among Colorado’s tallest...

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