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...

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...

Race Day Game Plan for Supporters Behind every great racer is a great support team. Race day has arrived, and as a supporter, you have also worked hard and made sacrifices to get to the starting line. Now the race has begun and you’ve got some time to relax, replenish and take advantage of your...

Leadville, Colorado, was one of the West’s wildest silver boomtowns in the late 1800s, and many reminders of its history can still be seen today. Check out these fascinating history tours in Leadville and nearby Twin Lakes, Colorado. 1) DOWNTOWN MUSEUMS Plan a full day to explore Leadville’s...

Leadville and Twin Lakes, Colorado, are celebrating Pride Month this June! You are cordially invited to a Pride Parade, queeraoke, a drag show, a mamma mia dance party, trivia, bingo, a pride on the divide hike, and a wellness festival! Mark your calendar and plan your trip for these fun...

Memorial Day has arrived and it is officially summer in Colorado’s high country! Visit Leadville-Twin Lakes for zipline adventures, scenic train rides, fascinating museums, live music, delicious food, comfortable cabins, great shopping, and more. Check out these ideas of ways to enjoy...

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...

Springtime in Leadville and Twin Lakes is a season of contrasts. As the snow begins to melt under the warming sun, the landscape transforms into a unique blend of lingering winter and budding summer. This period, affectionately known as “mud season,” offers adventurers the chance to...