May 18, 2023
Visit Leadville and Twin Lakes, Colorado, and you’ll experience genuine and historic mountain towns. You’ll sense their Silver Rush history today, even as you enjoy modern-day shops, restaurants, and lodging. Learn what makes Leadville and Twin Lakes special!
Here are 7 kinds of fun that give you the Leadville-Twin Lakes vibe! All tours and museums listed will be open for ...
Learn More >
May 12, 2023
Leadville and Twin Lakes, Colorado, are celebrating Pride Month this June! Mark your calendar and plan your trip for these fun events.
📷 to left: @thegirl.runs
📷: FREIGHT
1st Annual Lake County Pride - Primer Orgullo LGBTQ+ Anual de Lake Co.
>> Pride Health & Resource Carnival - Carnaval de Recursos y Salud del Orgullo LGBTQ+
Thursday, June 15, ...
Learn More >
April 13, 2023
Did you know that Leadville, Colorado, offers spa services? Whether you’re tired from exploring the trails or just ready for some rest and relaxation, we have you covered. Check out these local businesses for a truly relaxing addition to your vacation.
Active Kneads
130 W. 5th Street, Suite 121, inside the Post Office
Soothe your body and soul with a 60-minute ...
Learn More >
April 10, 2023
One more reason to visit Leadville and Twin Lakes, Colorado, is the strong creative community. Care to kick back after a long day on the trails? Jam to some live music! Love the local history? See a play in historic venues. For a relaxing afternoon, pick up a book by a local author. And bring home the best souvenirs ever with ...
Learn More >
March 2, 2023
Join us for St. Patrick's Day in Leadville and Twin Lakes, Colorado!
On Friday, March 17, 2023, catch a short and sweet St. Patrick's Day parade at noon on Harrison Avenue. The Legendary Silver Dollar Saloon will serve delicious corned beef and cabbage.
At Ski Cooper, take a run on Leprechaun Lane. Apres ski, have a pint at Katie O’Rourke’s Irish ...
Learn More >
March 2, 2023
With abundant snow, Leadville and Twin Lakes, Colorado offer several great places to learn to downhill ski, snowboard, and cross-country ski. Our lessons will have you gliding happily across the snow in no time. And the scenery puts you in a winter wonderland.
Ski Cooper is a fantastic place to learn to ski and ride. Its laid-back, family-friendly vibe will make ...
Learn More >
March 1, 2023
A spring break at Leadville and Twin Lakes, Colorado, means wonderful winter fun and affordable prices. Whether you're vacationing with family or friends, kids or adults, you can find fun and relaxation at the Top of the Rockies. Here are seven spectacular spring break ideas.
1) Hit the Slopes at Ski Cooper
Like to ski or ride? Check out Ski Cooper ...
Learn More >
March 1, 2023
Leadville and Twin Lakes, Colorado, have long been affordable. For even more savings, check out the specials below. Create a trip you'll treasure forever, at an price that's easy on your wallet! 📷: @gasperwasthere
Leadville ATV Tours
Explore the Rockies and take in the highest views in Colorado with Leadville ATV Tours. For $25 off all tours, use coupon code LATV. ...
Learn More >
February 7, 2023
Be sure to catch a special event at Ski Cooper near Leadville, Colorado, honoring World War II heroes. The 10th Mountain Division Day celebration features a ski-down tribute to the brave ski troopers who trained at Cooper and Camp Hale in the mid-1940s and ultimately played a large role in defeating German forces. This event takes place miles from the nation’s ...
Learn More >
November 22, 2022
We love sharing Leadville and Twin Lakes, Colorado, with people who respect and appreciate its natural beauty. As part of our commitment to our waters and lands, we have some exciting news. The new Arkansas River Community Preserve (ARC Preserve) will protect two miles of riverfront and 271 acres of land between Leadville and Twin Lakes!
Mark your calendar to check ...
Learn More >
May 4, 2022
Love Leadville and Twin Lakes? You can help preserve its majestic natural beauty for years to come!
We’ve shared our favorite "top of the Rockies" sustainable travel tips here, because the actions that are good for our lakes and forests can also give you a more rewarding time in the great outdoors! Follow these tips for a fun and safe visit—and ...
Learn More >
March 14, 2022
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 or riding Cooper’s slopes. Take a run through family friendly Leprechaun Lane, new this season! Can you find all six of the wooden shamrocks? They were made by Leadville local and Cooper board member ...
Learn More >
November 18, 2021
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 environment. Buy your pass today!
What’s New at Ski Cooper in 2022
Welcome these new amenities for the 2021-22 ...
Learn More >
November 15, 2021
If you head into the Colorado backcountry this winter, please be sure you’re prepared.
Did you know that search and rescue calls at Leadville and Twin Lakes have risen sharply in the past two years? And that many are from visitors?
Check out the resources below before you enter the backcountry. Take the Colorado Backcountry Winter Safety Pledge. And have a ...
Learn More >
September 15, 2021
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 continues to grow.
See what’s new in town since your last visit! You’ll get a warm welcome ...
Learn More >
August 26, 2021
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 train: 📷: @best.buddy.photography
...
Learn More >
April 13, 2021
Spring is coming soon to the top of the Rockies. Plan your own adventure sampler for a late spring or early summer getaway to Leadville and Twin Lakes, Colorado. Choose from these great options, for a trip you'll treasure forever! (📷: Bike Leadville by @gilly.swimbikerun)
Go Fishing
Catch the fish you wish in Gold Medal Trout Waters. Just outside ...
Learn More >
November 6, 2020
120 West 9th Street, Leadville, CO | 719-486-1229 |
Website >
Did you know that Leadville, Colorado, is home to a national museum? The National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum is perched in North America's highest-elevation town. Visitors often say they are surprised by the depth of this unsung museum, which tells the past, present, and future of the nation's mining.
There, you can learn about mining through geology, science, historic ...
Learn More >
August 13, 2020
If you're looking for a version of Switzerland without the flight, visit the other Interlaken. No passport is needed when you travel to Twin Lakes, Colorado, and nearby Leadville!
Colorado's Lake County has glacial lakes, trains, boats, and immense peaks like the Swiss Interlaken, plus a taste of the wild west. You can hike, bike, fish, snowshoe, nordic ski, camp, and ...
Learn More >
March 14, 2020
For a great road trip, head to Twin Lakes, Colorado, this spring! Set near the edge of two of Colorado’s largest glacial lakes, this historic village is both picturesque and welcoming. Businesses in Twin Lakes, and the jaw-dropping drive over Independence Pass, re-open by Memorial Day weekend, depending on snow conditions.
Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway
The Top of the ...
Learn More >
April 9, 2019
Spring snow is still deep and rideable in Leadville, Colorado. And we're often still topped with a layer of freshies! If you'd like to play in fresh snow and warm sunshine, Leadville is just the place. Here are six great ways to play in our abundant spring snow.
1) Snowmobile: Take a snowmobile tour or bring your own sled! Zoom around ...
Learn More >
May 3, 2018
In North America’s highest city, we’re embracing the in-between season, when winter hasn’t quite left and summer hasn’t quite arrived. Come see for yourself why this playful season is a great time to visit Leadville and Twin Lakes, Colorado.
1. You can enjoy winter or summer sports—on the same day.
Spring is the best of both worlds. Winter still sparkles just ...
Learn More >