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Leadville and Twin Lakes, Colorado, are known for their late 1800s Silver Rush riches and colorful characters. Did you know that many women played a role in the stories? You can visit local sites and connect with their stories. Today, you can also find many local women running unique,...

CELEBRATE LEADVILLE’S IRISH HISTORY If you’re looking for St. Patrick’s Day fun in Leadville, Colorado, check out these happenings: ST. PATRICK’S DAY, THURSDAY, MARCH 17 Ski Cooper: Spend the day skiing...

Looking for a last-minute holiday escape? Head to Leadville and Twin Lakes, the top of the Rockies! Here are seven ideas for spectacular holidays. : Fat biking by @skc1025   1) HOP ABOARD THE HOLIDAY EXPRESS This year for the first time, the Leadville Railroad is extending its season...

For Native American Heritage Month in November, we’d like to take you a step in time back from the Silver Rush history for which Leadville and Twin Lakes is known, to honor the original inhabitants of the land.   The Leadville Herald Democrat has written a thought-provoking series on...

OPEN THROUGH APRIL 17, 2022!   For a ski “resort” without the crowds and pretense, visit Ski Cooper!   Enjoy authentic Colorado skiing without lift lines, high prices, high-rise condos, or hard man-made “snow.” Cooper boasts wide-open spaces in a family-friendly and affordable...

Help Leadville win 2021 Best Historic Small Town. We’ve been nominated for the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Award! Please vote daily until Monday, Oct. 25, 2021. The 10 towns with the most votes will win.   DISCOVER OUR HISTORY It’s no surprise Leadville was included as a...

With many new businesses opening in Leadville and Twin Lakes, Colorado, local entrepreneurs are showing their grit. Despite the pandemic, new shops and services have launched and new owners have put new twists on long-standing local businesses. Originally published in the spring, this list...

We are truly glad that visitors are excited about our historic mining structures—we are too! We welcome you to visit and marvel at them. But please, take only pictures and leave our last few Wild West structures untouched. Here’s why.   STAY SAFE These structures are approximately 140...

In honor of National Dog Day, we’d like to share these photos of pups enjoying their time in Leadville & Twin Lakes, Colorado. Come see us and bring your furry friend! Take your doggo on a hike, to Twin Lakes or Turquoise Lake, on a Leadville Railroad ride, and much more! (Pup on...