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Vote For Leadville As Best Historic Small Town

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...

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How To Visit Leadville’s Mines, Responsibly

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...

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What’s New In Leadville & Twin Lakes, Colorado

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...

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Dogs Of Leadville & Twin Lakes

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...

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End Of Summer: Dining In, Museums & More

Have a great end-of-summer experience at Leadville and Twin Lakes, Colorado. Everything is reopened in Leadville and Twin Lakes, Colorado! Here’s a quick roundup of things you may have missed last year–and can still catch this summer–here at the top of the Rockies.   MUSEUMS To round...

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Explore Two Genuine & Historic Mountain Towns

Come to Leadville and Twin Lakes, Colorado, and discover two genuine and historic mountain towns. Off the beaten path and full of rich history, they give a glimpse into the Colorado of days gone by. Explore the many things to do!   VISIT THE MUSEUMS Tour these museums to learn more...

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Outdoor Summer Fun In Leadville & Twin Lakes

This summer, discover the many outdoor adventures waiting in Leadville and Twin Lakes, Colorado. Enjoy the highest outdoors fun at the top of the Rockies!   ZIPLINE Soar high above the Arkansas River valley with views of Colorado’s highest peaks. It’s the only place in the world you...

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Camping Guide To Leadville & Twin Lakes, Co

Ready for a night under the stars? This guide to camping in Leadville and Twin Lakes, Colorado, can help you make the most of your trip. WHERE TO CAMP >>Campgrounds: Explore the campgrounds near Leadville and Twin Lakes, Some are by reservation only, and some are first-come, first...

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Plan An Adventure Sampler

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...

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A man fishing from a paddleboard on a beautiful day at Twin Lakes