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Leadville Boom Days is a three-day festival that celebrates mining heritage in Leadville, Colorado. Join us from the first full weekend in August each year for our mining heritage celebration! CHECK THE SCHEDULE In addition to the best-known events—the burro races, a big parade, and the mining...

Leadville and Twin Lakes, Colorado, are celebrating Pride Month this June! You are cordially invited to a Pride Parade, queeraoke, a drag show, live music, a wellness festival and more! Mark your calendar and plan your trip for these fun events, all part of the Annual Lake County Pride...

Planning a wedding in Colorado? Leadville and Twin Lakes offer weddings as adventurous or timeless as the couples celebrating them. Whether your perfect day means climbing a mountain at sunrise, skiing down a mountain, or gathering with loved ones inside a historic venue with unforgettable...

Love Leadville and Twin Lakes? You can help preserve its majestic natural beauty for years to come! Leadville sits at over 10,000 feet, the highest incorporated city in North America, and Twin Lakes offers some of Colorado’s most stunning alpine scenery. But that beauty is fragile. The...

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...

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...

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,...

Elevate your winter at the top of the Rockies in Leadville and Twin Lakes, Colorado. This high-alpine escape is made for those who crave fresh air, wide-open spaces, and new adventures. Explore uncrowded, groomed or un-groomed winter trails where snow arrives early and lingers late, creating...

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...

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...