Leadville, Colorado Sight Seeing, Festivals, Window Shopping

Autumn in the Rocky Mountains is something everyone has to see at least once in their lifetime. 14,000 foot staggering peaks blanketed with gold and amber, wrapped warmly with deep greens and dusted with snow alarmingly early in the season. The perfect time of year to take a leisurely drive through the mountains on one of the many Scenic Byways. See old mines and sparkling reservoirs, peaceful roads lined with history and beauty to take your breath away.

If driving through the mountain passes isn’t for you, there’s still plenty to see. Historic districts and ghost towns dot the landscape by the fistful. Museums, ruins, Dinosaur parks and ancient Hopi holy land are all in the arms of Colorado, just waiting for you to come discover them all over again.

Below you’ll find information and listings to help you find the perfect sight-seeing trip into the mountains. Found what you’re looking for? Save all your vacation plans in our free Vacation Planner.

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Leadville

Leadville Ski Country - 116 E. 9th Street; Leadville, CO; 80461
phone: 719-486-3836; tollfree: 800-500-5323; fax: 719-486-2485
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Downhill & Cross Country Ski, Snowmobile, and Snowshoe rentals.


Leadville Train - PO Box 916; Leadville, CO; 81211
phone: 719-486-3936; fax: 719-486.0671
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Winding through this colorful tapestry is the Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad. Originating in "the highest incorporated city in North America," the LC&S takes passengers along the old Denver, South Park & Pacific and Colorado & Southern lines to the Continental Divide. This journey is full of breath-taking panoramas and humorous narratives about Leadville's colorful past.

Leadville, Colorado Historic Walking Tour -
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Leadville contains one of Colorado's largest National Historic Landmark District, consisting of over 70 square blocks, which was designated by Congress in 1966. It’s a beautiful and interesting area for a short walk anytime of year. This virtual tour is a brief peek into the history of some of the district’s more interesting buildings.


National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum - P.O. Box 981; Leadville, CO; 80461
phone: 719-486-1229; fax: 719-486-3927
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A monument to the men and women who pioneered the discovery, development and processing of our nation's natural resources. Mining's colorful history is showcased throughout the facility, which is the only federally-chartered non-profit national mining museum. Called the ‘Smithsonian of the Rockies’, the exhibits are numerous and fascinating.