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Fall view over downtown Leadville, Colorado with golden aspens and snow dusted Mount Massive

OctoberVille: Fall For Leadville And Twin Lakes All Month Long

Written by Mary Howard Glover on October 1, 2026. Posted in Blog.

Leadville Main Street is turning all of October into OctoberVille, a month long celebration with a rescheduled fireworks show and parade on October 17, The Addams Family at the Tabor Opera House, Trick or Treat Street, and a city wide gift card deal that adds $25 free to a $100 card.

two people on top of a mountain on skis.

10 Winter Adventures

Written by george on September 26, 2026. Posted in Uncategorized, Blog, Winter.

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...

Where To Bring Kids In Leadville And Twin Lakes This Winter

Written by Mary Howard Glover on September 24, 2026. Posted in Blog.

Snow shows up early and stays late in Leadville and Twin Lakes, and nearly every winter activity here works for kids. Nordic trails and a free tubing hill at Tennessee Pass, sledding and skating in town, beginner terrain at Ski Cooper, dog sleds, snowmobiles, snow zipping, the train, ice...

Ghosts Of Leadville, Colorado

Written by Mary Howard Glover on September 14, 2026. Posted in Blog.

Leadville was built fast, rich, and rough, and the Victorian buildings on Harrison Avenue are still standing. A guide to the town’s ghost stories and the places you can go stand in while you think about them: the Delaware Hotel, the Silver Dollar Saloon, the Tabor Opera House, Evergreen...

Fall Colors Soar On Another Level: The Best Spots Around Leadville & Twin Lakes

Written by Mary Howard Glover on August 28, 2026. Posted in Uncategorized, Blog, Fall.

When autumn arrives in Leadville and Twin Lakes, the high-altitude sun lights up the mountainsides in gold, orange, and crimson. Here, at over 10,000 feet, the colors pop brighter, arrive earlier, and often last longer than in lower-elevation destinations. Whether you’re driving scenic byways,...

Shamrocks in September: A St. Paddy’s Day Warm Up

Written by Mary Howard Glover on August 25, 2026. Posted in Blog.

Leadville celebrates St. Patrick’s Day twice a year. Irish Weekend 2026 runs September 18 to 20, with a sunset sing-song at the Irish Miners’ Memorial, the practice parade down Harrison Avenue, the Young Dubliners at the Tabor Opera House, and peak aspen color all weekend.

The JOMO in Leadville and Twin Lakes: Slow Down and Savor the Simple Joys

Written by Mary Howard Glover on August 21, 2026. Posted in Blog.

As more travelers embrace the art of slow travel, Leadville and Twin Lakes deliver the essence of JOMO, the Joy of Missing Out. Here, it’s not about what you skip, but what you gain: quiet trails, wide-open skies, and meaningful moments with the people who matter most. In the heart of Colorado,...

people walking downtown during boon days.

10 Reasons To Celebrate Leadville Boom Days

Written by george on July 27, 2026. Posted in Uncategorized, Blog.

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...

Your Leadville Race Weekend Itinerary: Eat, Gear Up, and Celebrate

Written by Katherine Hild on July 7, 2026. Posted in Uncategorized, Blog.

A Local’s Guide for Racers, Pacers, Crews and Volunteers With the Leadville Race Series in full swing, race weekend in Leadville is more than just miles and medals, it’s a full community celebration. Whether you’re crushing miles on the trail, wishing you’d addressed that blister 30 miles...

Leadville and Breckenridge: Two Ways to Do a Colorado Mountain Summer

Written by Mary Howard Glover on July 1, 2026. Posted in Blog.

Some Colorado summers are about buzzing patios, lift-served adventure, and a Main Street that hums until dark. Others are about cool mornings on a quiet trail, a historic downtown you can actually park in front of, and a lake you have nearly to yourself. The good news is you do not have to...

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