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LOCAL INFORMATION Leadville - Twin Lakes Visitor Center 809 Harrison Ave., Leadville 888-LEADVILLE Red Rooster Visitor Center in Twin Lakes South Side of Hwy 82 & CR 26, Twin Lakes (Open Memorial Day to Labor Day) Leadville Herald Democrat 717 Harrison Ave. 719-486-0641 Be in your element leadvilleherald.com Leadville Today 719-293-5193 leadvilletoday.com Leadville Ranger District 810 Front St., Leadville 719-486-0749 MEDICAL St. Vincent Hospital 822 W 4th St., Leadville 719-486-0230 svghd.org Open 24 hours PARKS & SERVICES Elevated Beauty Dutch Henry Sledding Hill Located at the intersection of McWethy and Highway 24 Tube rentals, free sledding for tube owners and a small warming hut Huck Finn Park Genuine & Historic End of W 5th St., Leadville Skatepark, dog park, ice rink, playground, tennis courts and restrooms Mountain Town Kiddie Corral 9th & Poplar Sts., Leadville Children’s playground, picnic tables, restrooms Lake County Aquatic Center Highest Outdoors Fun 1000 West Sixth Street (inside the Middle School) 25-yard lap lanes, a dry sauna, hot tub, diving board, Aqua Climb and large shallow play area Lake County Community Park Affordable Escape W. 6th & McWethy Dr., Leadville Rodeo arena, children’s playground and indoor restrooms Zaitz Park Harrison Ave., Leadville Benches, picnic table and public restrooms

More parks and playgrounds at http://lakecountyco.com/recreation/facilities LeadvilleTwinLakes.com “Unsinkable” Molly Brown, survivor of the Titanic. economy by building the incredible Ice Palace during Marshal Martin Duggan, Texas Jack, , the winter of 1895-1896. The magnitude and ambition “Chicken Bill” Lovell, “Broken Nose” Scotty and of this project was legion: It required 5,000 tons of ice Soapy Smith are all part of Leadville’s colorful cast of to be cut from the nearby lakes. It featured life-sized characters. Mary Foote, the real-life inspiration for sculptures of prospectors and burros, a skating rink Wallace Stegner’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “Angle of Repose,” was a resident. Teddy Roosevelt also paid visits to Leadville, and Ulysses S. Grant arrived on the first train to Leadville.

Gunslinger-gambler-dentist was one of the most legendary visitors to Leadville. Conflicting accounts of his story abound, but records indicate that in August 1884 he shot and wounded Bill Allen, the last man on record shot by Holliday.

Mining was not the only interest that the nation had in Leadville. In 1889, Congress established a national fish hatchery on the east side of Mt. Massive. It’s now the oldest fish hatchery west of the Mississippi River, with Tabor Opera House residents, innumerable stores, hotels, boarding houses HERITAGE AT ALTITUDE free tours and access to trails. Families love the new and, of course, more than 100 saloons, dance halls, and a “gallery of commerce” with frozen produce, picnic shelter and playground at this historic site. We’re ’s historic gem. gambling joints and brothels. beer and more. A Crystal Carnival, with parade and fireworks, lit up the town as well. Today’s Ski Joring The 1893 repeal of the Sherman Silver Purchase An upper class developed alongside the silver boom. and Crystal Carnival, the first weekend each March, Welcome to the Old West! Leadville may Act spelled ruin for Horace Tabor and more. Local Horace Tabor, who owned a general mercantile store honors this tradition. well be the West’s most authentic mining businessmen decided to combat the downturn of the with his first wife Augusta, invested in mining with town, with a vivid Colorado heritage of wild incredible success. He built and opened the lavish Tabor Mining continued, with zinc, lead and copper. The contrasts: mining wealth and high-falutin’ Opera House, banks and hotels. Other brilliant financial industry’s last great resurgence came in 1918 with the residents, to the down-and-out; incredible careers began in Leadville, too: Charles Boettcher, opening of the massive Climax Molybdenum Mine north luck to devastating misfortune. David May, the Guggenheims, Marshall Field, W.B. of Leadville, now once again in operation, supplying the Daniels, Jesse McDonald and James V. Dexter are world with molybdenum for manufacturing. It started back in 1860, when gold was a few. In its heyday Leadville was one of the most discovered in California Gulch. Eight thousand sophisticated and modern cities in the world, and was In 1942, was established 17 miles north prospectors soon arrived, and within five years, even a contender to become Colorado’s state capitol. of Leadville as a training site for ski troopers for the more than $4 million in gold was found using of the U.S. Army. The troopers sluices and pans — more than at any other site Lots of famous figures lived in and visited Leadville. were instrumental in winning WWII and returned home in Colorado at the time. The gold played out, Margaret “Molly” Brown arrived as a teenager in as heroes. After the war, many of them returned to but was quickly followed by the silver boom. the early 1880s, working as a seamstress in a dry the state and were central to the development of the By 1880, Leadville had more than 30,000 goods store. She married J.J. Brown and became the Colorado ski industry. Historic Malta Schoolhouse

2 3 NATIONAL MINING HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM 120 W. 9th St. • 719-486-1229 Housed in Leadville’s old high school building and called “The Smithsonian of the West,” it is the showcase of American mining. Visitors are always impressed by the detailed dioramas depicting the early days of mining, walk-through replicas of underground mines, a fabulous collection of minerals and much more. Kids will love the exhibit that shows how mining plays a role in the manufacture of everyday things. mininghalloffame.org | Open 9 am to 5 pm daily Closed on Mondays November-April. HISTORIC DOWNTOWN 7 Leadville captivating museums Wander through 70 blocks in the Leadville National Historic Landmark District, renowned for its iconic Victorian architecture. Stroll along Harrison Avenue and the side streets of downtown Leadville to discover places to shop, eat, stay and play, along with museums and galleries that feature the work of local and regional artists. Shops 1 convenient fi lled with antiques, books, bikes and ski equipment are mixed in with specialty stores packed with outdoor wear, passport fashions and accessories, gifts, souvenirs, sporting goods, accents for the home and more.

MATCHLESS MINE 1¼ miles East of Harrison on 7th St.. • 719-486-1229 MUSEUMS This mine was at the heart of the Tabor fortune. Upon his death, Horace Tabor left the mine to his second wife, MUSEUMS & MORE MUSEUMS SOLD AT THESE LOCATIONS Baby Doe. She lost the mine in 1927 to satisfy her debts Chamber of Commerce Healy House but remained living in an old cabin on the site. After a – No big surprise for one of the most historic 809 Harrison Avenue 912 Harrison Avenue blizzard in 1935, some neighbors noticed that no smoke cities in Colorado, Leadville has seven museums National Mining Museum Tabor Opera House was coming out of the chimney and found the body of within its historic district. You will want to see 120 West 9th Street 308 Harrison Avenue Baby Doe frozen on the fl oor. Her experience illustrates all, so stop by the Leadville - Twin Lakes Visitor extreme riches to rags, sadly prevalent for many residents Center at 809 Harrison Avenue to purchase a (719) 486-3900 of Leadville and its mining boom-and-bust history. Passport good for discounted admissions during LeadvilleUSA.com mininghalloffame.org the summer months. Open daily noon-5pm, late May-late Sept.

4 5 THE TABOR OPERA HOUSE TABOR HOME 308 Harrison Ave. • 719-486-8409 116 East 5th St. • 719-486-7368 Built by Horace Tabor, the Tabor Opera House was billed The home of Horace Tabor and his first wife, Augusta, was as the finest theater between St. Louis and San Francisco. built around 1877 and moved from its original site on Harrison Today, the City and Tabor Opera House Preservation Avenue to its present location to make room for the Tabor Foundation are in the early stages of planning for a Opera House. Horace and Augusta lived in the house until $10,000,000 rehabilitation, with construction slated to begin 1881 when Horace left Augusta for his mistress Baby Doe. A on exterior facades in 2019. Eventually, the fully rehabilitated dozen years after the sensational divorce that broke her heart, building will boast a 650-seat seating capacity, ballroom, she died a millionaire. In that very same year, Horace Tabor bar, retail and event space. Summer events include theater, was bankrupt. The Tabor Home features some of the Tabors’ comedy, and bands. original Victorian furnishings and household goods. http://taboroperahouse.net/ Open late May-Labor Day, Open Daily Interactive tours available June-September, Tuesday-Sunday

HEALY HOUSE MUSEUM HERITAGE MUSEUM TEMPLE ISRAEL 912 Harrison Ave. • 719-486-0487 102 E. 9th St. • 719-486-1878 201 W. 4th St • 303-709-7050 or 719-486-3625 Discover two of Leadville’s earliest houses for a glimpse of Andrew Carnegie donated funds to Leadville for the Built in 1884, this is the oldest of the area’s frontier life in a booming silver-mining town. and Healy establishment of its first library, which is now the home of synagogues. After a fire in 2006, the building was House feature lavish Victorian furniture, including objects the Heritage Museum. The museum houses a fine collection historically restored to near original condition and now belonging to wealthy Leadville couple Horace and Augusta of Leadville memorabilia—Victorian furniture, mining and serves as a museum that documents life during that era for Tabor. You can tour the Victorian garden and learn about boomtown miscellany. View the scale model replica of the Jewish pioneers. Leadville yesterday and today from knowledgeable staff. world’s largest Palace of Ice built in Leadville in 1896, as well as photographs and mementos of the 10th Mountain jewishleadville.org Division at Camp Hale. Open daily 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., May-October bit.ly/Healy-House-Dexter-Cabin leadvilleheritagemuseum.com Open by appointment year-round; call ahead to Open late May-early October, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Open daily 10am-5pm, May-Oct. arrange a tour.

6 7 Nature Trail, with interpretive signs that identify fl ora and fauna. Access the famed 500-mile from Twin Lakes at the Mt. Elbert and Mt. Massive trailheads, or near Turquoise Lake. Take the Road Less Traveled

“Two roads diverged in 1. Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway – This paved, 115-mile scenic byway is one of just 53 in the nation. a wood, and I– I took While you’re here, take the drive in both directions for two entirely different views! the one less traveled by, Travelers’ tips: Pull over at historic Camp Hale. The 3. Mineral Belt Trail – You can hike, bike, ski and And that has made all the only training site for 10th Mountain Division ski troops snowshoe this 11.6-mile, non-motorized trail that loops TAKE A PASS TO THE EXTRAORDINARY: during World War II, Camp Hale is an excellent place downtown Leadville and the outlying areas. You’ll be difference.” - Robert Frost for watchable wildlife, including fox, deer and elk; in awe of the Sawatch and Mosquito mountain range Scenic Beauty U.S. 24 south of Leadville is a good place to spot views, wildfl ower meadows, conifer forests and major pronghorn, bighorn sheep, elk and jaw-dropping views historical sites. Time spent enjoying nature is time well spent. If you’re looking for the road of the Collegiate Peaks. Always fi nd a safe spot to pull less traveled and longing to be inspired by majestic mountains and pristine off the road. Travelers’ tips: Explore the mining district from this T wilderness, it’s high time you paid us a visit. RA DS trail, which is paved and ADA-accessible, and ride ILS AND ROA through California Gulch, which sparked the . Stay for the weekend, or the week, in Leadville or Twin Lakes as your headquarters to take in all of the sights. The smallest crowds and best deals can be found mid-week. You’re going to want to remember these views and share them with your friends. You’ll take more than one Instagram-worthy picture! Read on for ten not-to-miss 2. On the trails — Landscape and wilderness attractions, activities and sites, along with some Travelers’ tips for getting the best photos. photography is unrivaled around Leadville and Twin Lakes. Get off the roads and on the trails to fi nd the spots that others might miss. More than 188,000 acres of national forest and Bureau of Land Management land will keep you busy for days!

Travelers’ tips: The Timberline Lake Trail is a fi ve-mile hike that’s suitable for beginners. The Leadville National Fish Hatchery has a one-mile loop, the Evergreen Lakes

8 9 Travelers’ tips: If backcountry skiing and snowboarding thunderstorms. Visit 14ers.com or the Leadville Ranger 9. aren’t for you, take a two-hour tour in the snowcat and District Office on Highway 24 just south of Leadville to Independence Pass – This winding mountain road take home some amazing photos of a dozen peaks and prep for a successful climb. If summiting one of these links Twin Lakes and Aspen during the warmer months, panoramas from this high-altitude vantage point. peaks isn’t for you, photograph them from different usually from Memorial Day Weekend through October angles throughout Lake County. depending on the weather. Paved trails at the summit offer spectacular views. 6. Turquoise Lake – This peaceful mountain lake Travelers’ tips: There are many trailheads on the pass. is a locals’ favorite for fishing, hiking, camping and Bring water, snacks, maps and a compass, and dress for stand up paddle boarding in the summer – and for ice altitude that tops out at 12,095 feet above sea level! fishing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and Nordic skiing 4. – The Route of the Historic Mining District in the winter. Silver Kings leads visitors on a driving tour through the historic mining district surrounding Leadville, past Travelers’ tip: Get some shots at the lake, and mines, ghost towns and mining camps. In winter, this then get a birds’-eye view of this pristine blue-water area becomes a network of groomed winter trails. phenomenon on a horseback ride through the San Isabel and White River National Forests. Travelers’ tips: Pick up a Heritage Guide with the 8. route at the Leadville-Twin Lakes Visitor Center or Twin Lakes – No matter the season, this stunning boxes at 717 Harrison Ave. panoramic view is one of the most beautiful and among the most-photographed spots in Colorado. Glacial lakes are ringed by rugged, snow-capped Fourteeners, lush evergreen forests and quaking aspen groves.

Travelers’ tips: Explore the lakes on kayaks or on a 10. guided boat tour to the historic Interlaken Resort, Fall Foliage which can also be reached by trail on the south side of Just when you think it can’t get any prettier up here, the lakes. Picnic on the banks, and then walk the paths Mother Nature works her magic, and fall makes its way 7. Mt. Elbert and Mt. Massive – At 14,433 and through the historic Twin Lakes village. into the high country. Subtle shades of yellow start 14, 421 feet respectively, these are the two highest to appear here and there throughout the lush, green 5. Chicago Ridge - Soak in spectacular scenery along peaks in Colorado. Not only that, but they lay claim as forests. Early snowfall tops off the mountain peaks. the Continental Divide as a cozy snowcat takes you to highest peaks in the ! They provide With each new day, more yellow appears, then gold, 12,600 feet. The slopes in this backcountry area, roughly the stunning backdrop for much of what you’ll see brilliant orange and occasional highlights of deep red. the size of Vail’s Back Bowls at 2,600 acres, vary from while you’re here, whether you’re driving, strolling The aspen leaves quake with every breeze, making 3,000 to 10,000 feet in length with vertical drops up to through downtown or out on the trails. the mountainsides shimmer with color. The sun shines 2,000 feet per run in abundant, all-natural snow. Chicago down from a brilliant, bluebird Colorado sky. Take a Ridge Snowcat Tours is one of the longest continuously Travelers’ tips: These “Fourteeners” offer amazing deep breath and remember this view forever. operating backcountry ski touring operations in the views and challenging hikes. All hikers should be world; don’t miss this one-of-a-kind adventure. prepared for the high altitude and rapid changes in skicooper.com the weather and start before dawn to avoid summer

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1080010800 10000 12 13 SIGNATURE EVENTS EAT & DRINK Breakfast Lunch Dinner Credit Cards Cash Only Fun in four seasons Leadville Race Series RESTAURANT ADDRESS PHONE WEBSITE SERVICES LeadvilleRaceSeries.com Casa Blanca Restaurant 118 E 2nd St, Leadville 719-486-9969 The Leadville Trail 100 races are among the most challenging in the country, Casa Sanchez 422 Harrison Ave, Leadville 719-486-7927 featuring steep climbs and serious descents at elevations in excess of 12,000 City on a Hill Coffee & Espresso 508 Harrison Ave, Leadville 719-486-0797 cityonahillcoffee.com feet. Events include a trail marathon, heavy half marathon, 50-mile and 100-mile mountain bike and running races, a 10K run and training camps. These events, held Cookies with Altitude 717 Harrison Ave, Leadville 719-486-1026 cookieswithaltitude.wixsite.com/cookieswithaltitude from June – August, attract elite athletes from around the world. Dayton Room and Malamute Saloon 6435 State Highway 82, Twin Lakes 719-486-7965 thetwinlakesinn.com D’Love Gourmet Coffee and Ice Cream 605 Harrison Ave, Leadville 719-486-2091 Boom Days El Mexicano 1900 N Poplar St, Leadville 970-376-1358 LeadvilleBoomDays.com | First full weekend in August Golden Burro Cafe 710 Harrison Ave, Leadville 719-486-1239 goldenburro.com This three-day celebration of Leadville’s mining heritage is jam-packed with live Gringo’s 1860-1862 Ridge View Dr, Leadville 719-486-3227 music and entertainment, a parade, mining competitions, motorcycle games, vendor fair, rod and gun show, kids’ games and 1880s costume contests. The High Mountain Pies 115 W 4th St, Leadville 719-486-5555 Western Pack Burro Ass-ociation Races, the second leg of the Pack Burro Triple Katie O’Rourkes Irish Pub Ski Cooper, Leadville , USA 800-707-6114 skicooper.com Crown, top off this one-of-a-kind Colorado weekend on Sunday. La Resistance 313 Harrison Ave, Leadville 719-486-7945 Leadville Ski Joring & Crystal Carnival Leadville Grill Bar & Cafe 715 Elm St, Leadville 719-486-9930 grillbarcafe.com LeadvilleSkiJoring.com | First full weekend in March Leadville’s Historic Pasttime Café 315 Harrison Ave, Leadville 719-486-9916 silverdollarsaloonco.com Part Wild West and part extreme sports, ski joring—each horse-and-rider team Manuelita’s 311 Harrison Ave, Leadville 719-486-0292 pulling a skier down a snow-packed road, over jumps, while spearing rings in a Melt 4th Street and Harrison Ave, Leadville timed competition—has been an annual event in Leadville since 1949. You can also watch or participate in Nordic and winter mountain bike races, a paintball biathlon, O2 by Periodic Brewing 401 Harrison Ave, Leadville 719-299-5250 and other festivities. Periodic Brewing 115 E 7th St, Leadville 720-316-8144 periodicbrewing.com Pizza Hut 2017 N Poplar St, Leadville 719-486-3162 Leadville BBQ & Brew Festival Punky’s Food Truck 6571 Hwy 82, Twin Lakes 303-204-7363 leadvillebbq.com | Fourth weekend in June Quincys Tavern 16 Harrison Ave, Leadville 719-486-9765 quincystavern.com A fun-filled family weekend with food, live music and brews. This is the world’s highest Kansas City Barbeque Society and Rocky Mountain Barbeque Association sanctioned Rico’s Food Truck 4th St. and Harrison Ave, Leadville barbeque competition. Scarlet Tavern & Inn 326 Harrison Ave, Leadville 719-293-2090 Ski Cooper Cafeteria Cooper Loop, Leadville 800-707-6114 skicooper.com Subway 903 Poplar St, Leadville 719-486-2855 July 4th in Leadville Szechuan Taste II 500 Harrison Ave, Leadville 719-486-0484 Celebrate Independence Day with small-town charm. North America’s Tennessee Pass Cafe 222 Harrison Ave, Leadville 719-486-8101 tennesseepasscafe.com highest-elevation town marks July 4th with a Firecracker 5k Run, a rousing parade, Tennessee Pass Cookhouse Cooper Loop, Leadville 719-486-8114 tennesseepass.com a community cookout at the Leadville Airport, and fireworks at dusk set against the The Manhattan 618 Harrison Ave, Leadville 719-486-2880 silhouette of the highest peaks in the Colorado Rockies. Treeline Kitchen 615 Harrison Ave, Suite A, Leadville 719-293-2200 treelinekitchen.com Wilde’s Green Hour 313 Harrison Ave, Leadville 719-486-7945 wildesgreenhour.com

14 15 THINGS TO DO Year Round Summer/Fall Winter/Spring

2 Mile Hi Ski-Doo 2milehiskidoo.com 719-486-1183 1719 North Poplar St, Leadville Alpine Adventures Dogsledding alpineadventuresdogsledding.com 719-486-9899 21767 Hwy 24, Leadville Alpine Ski & Sport alpineskiandsport.com 866-908-SKIS (7547) 504 Harrison Ave, Leadville Bill’s Rentals billsrentals.com/ 719-486-1497 131 Hwy 91, Leadville Cemetery, Ghost, and Safari Tours delawarehotel.com 719-486-1418 700 Harrison Ave, Leadville Climbing 14ers 14ers.com Colorado Fly Fishing Guides coloradoflyfishingguides.com 866-908-7547 711 Harrison Ave, Leadville Colorado Parks and Wildlife cpw.state.co.us 719-530-5520 Cycles of Life colbikes.com 719-486-5533 309 Harrison Ave, Leadville Dutch Henry Sledding Hill lakecountyco.com/recreation 719-486-7484 McWethy and Hwy 24, Leadville Elk Mountain Adventures elkmountainadventures.com 970-930-7027 141 North Poplar St, Leadville Halfmoon Packing & Outfitting halfmoonpacking.com 719-486-4570 1100 East Tennessee Road, Leadville historycolorado.org/museums/healy-house- and Dexter Cabin 719-486-0487 912 Harrison Ave, Leadville museum-dexter-cabin Heritage Museum 719-486-1878 102 E 9th St, Leadville Hopemore Mine Tour 719-486-0301 2921 County Road 1, Leadville Huck Finn Ice Rink lakecountyco.com/recreation 719-486-7484 5th and Leiter, Leadville Huck Finn Skatepark lakecountyco.com/recreation 719-486-7484 505 W 5th St, Leadville International Leadville Pack Burro Race leadvilleboomdays.org/ Lake County Aquatic Center lakecountyco.com/recreation 719-486-7484 1000 West 6th St, Leadville ABUNDANT RECREATION Leadville BBQ & Brew Festival leadvillebbq.com/ 719-486-3900 Harrison Ave, Leadville Leadville Mountain Bike Trails mtbproject.com Sunshine, fresh air and mountains as far as Leadville Museums & Passport leadvilleusa.com 719-486-3900 809 Harrison Ave, Leadville Leadville National Fish Hatchery fws.gov/mountain-prairie/fisheries/leadville.php 719-486-0189 2846 Hwy 300, Leadville the eye can see. Leadville Outdoors leadvilleoutdoors.com 719-486-7392 225 Harrison Ave, Leadville Leadville Race Series leadvilleraceseries.com 316 Harrison Ave, Leadville Relax with clear, sparkling rivers, streams and lakes Leadville Ranger District fs.usda.gov 719-486-0749 810 Front St, Leadville for fishing, floating and paddling. Leadville Ski Country leadvilleskicountry.com 800-500-LEAD (5323) 116 E 9th St, Leadville Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad leadville-train.com/ 866-386-3936 326 East 7th St, Leadville Matchless Mine mininghalloffame.org 719-486-1229 Co Rd 3, Leadville Enjoy trails that range from short and easy enough Mineral Belt Trail mineralbelttrail.com Mineral Belt Trail, Hwy 24, Leadville for beginners, to what may well be the most Mt. Massive Golf Course mtmassivegolf.com 719-486-2176 Rd 5, Leadville challenging endurance courses in the world. National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum mininghalloffame.org 719-486-1229 120 W 9th St, Leadville Route of the Silver Kings 719-486-3900 809 Harrison Ave, Leadville Sawatch Guides sawatchguides.com 970-485-3752 225 Harrison Ave, Leadville Visit our family-oriented and golf course Ski Cooper skicooper.com 800-707-6114 Ski Cooper, 232 County Road 29 Leadville that are both best described as friendly, affordable Tabor Home 855-488-1222 | 719-486-7368 116 East 5th St, Leadville and beautifully maintained. These are just a few of Tabor Opera House taboroperahouse.net 719-486-8409 308 Harrison Ave, Leadville Temple Israel jewishleadville.org 303-709-7050 201 West 4th St, Leadville the reasons travelers come from around the globe to Tennessee Pass Nordic Center tennesseepass.com 719-486-1750 Ski Cooper, Leadville play, train and compete in Leadville and Twin Lakes. Top of the Rockies Zipline topoftherockieszipline.com 800-247-7238 6492 Hwy 91, Leadville Twin Lakes Canoe & Kayak Adventures twinlakescanoeandkayak.com 719-251-9961 6451 Colorado 82, Twin Lakes Twin Lakes Interlaken Boat Tours twinlakesinterlakenboattours.com 866-936-3654 5585-5591 CO-82, Twin Lakes White Mountain Snowmobile Tours whitemountainsnowmobiletours.com 800-247-7238 6492 Hwy 91, Leadville Winterhawk Dogsled Adventures winterhawkdogsledadv.com 719-486-1336 2016 N Poplar St, Leadville

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Fishing isn’t the only way to enjoy our clean, cool The runs are long and the lines are short. The Ski Escape...into the backcountry. Hike or ski to a yurt Lace up the hiking boots and choose your path. There waters. You can ride the rapids on the Arkansas River, Cooper Chicago Ridge ski area is family-friendly and or one of a dozen 10th Mountain Division Huts really are trails that are right for everyone, whether you America’s most-popular whitewater rafting river, and fun, with lessons for all skill levels, plus equipment that are located near Leadville, or pitch a tent in a are on a quest to spot wildfl owers at a leisurely pace, make your base camp right here in Leadville. Or rent rentals and childcare. It’s a community-owned ski area secluded national forest campsite. With more than check a Fourteener off your bucket list or follow the a kayak, canoe or SUP surfboard and row around just nine miles from downtown Leadville, offering 188,000 acres of national forest and Bureau of Land Continental Divide and Colorado Trails, which follow Turquoise Lake or Twin Lakes. There are guided boat snowcat skiing on Chicago Ridge in addition to its Management lands spread over 368 square miles, the same route through Lake County. tours to the Interlaken Resort at Twin Lakes. And you conventional chairlift runs. Grab a bite to eat or a drink it’s not hard to fi nd your own little piece of heaven. can splish and splash at the Lake County Aquatic at the lodge and listen to live music. There are also Stock up on food and supplies right here in Leadville. Center’s indoor pool, try the climbing wall, or relax in more than 50+ miles of free, groomed trails for Nordic Bookend a multi-day backcountry adventure, at its the hot tub and sauna. and cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing beginning and end, with a stay in a hotel, motel, B&B, and snow biking in and around Leadville. We’re among condo or vacation rental in Leadville or Twin Lakes—for the top destinations for winter bike racing in Colorado, an ideal combination of roughing it and indulging in with the Leadville Winter Mountain Bike Series. the charm and comfort of town. (That shower and hot meal are deluxe after a couple days in the hinterlands!)

Catch…your limit! A 102-mile stretch of the Arkansas You can soar into town at the Leadville-Lake County River, which has its headwaters in and runs through Airport, the highest-elevation airport in North America, Lake County, has recently achieved Gold Medal or soar over the treetops on a zipline. In the winter, status; that means it’s one of the best trout-fi shing pack up the kids and the tubes and come on up for spots in the country. Or, cast a line on the shore or free, family fun soaring and sliding down Dutch Henry from a boat at Turquoise or Twin Lakes, at Hayden Sledding Hill. (Rent tubes on the weekends if you or Forebay Reservoirs or any number of smaller high don’t have your own.) Soar around and around at the alpine lakes and streams. Try a different spot every 30,000-square-foot Leiter Ice Skating Rink, one of the catch day of your stay! best deals you’ll fi nd. Skate, sled & Soar

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Ride on. So many choices! Ride a bike on the roads, Fore! Mt. Massive Golf Course is the highest course in on the trails or in the snow, or a horse, a snowmobile, North America, where a ball fl ies further! Surrounded a sled pulled by dogs or an ATV through the San by snow-capped mountains and forest, the greens Isabel and White River National Forests. Or ride a rival those at high-end resorts. You won’t fi nd the motorcycle on winding country roads. Road cyclists attitude or the high prices here, but you will fi nd a LODGING love the challenging beauty of Independence Pass and peaceful, laid-back course that welcomes players of all the Turquoise Lake routes. Ride a green, blue or black ages and abilities. Also fi nd golf cart and club rentals, Stay here so you can play here lessons, a grill and a pro shop. In winter, the greens diamond run at Ski Cooper. You can even sit back, Make Leadville or Twin Lakes the hub for your mountain getaway. Whether you prefer a comfy B&B, a beautifully transform into groomed ski trails, where well-behaved relax and take a ride on a or the historic restored Victorian hotel, a rustic cabin tucked away in the woods, a historic lodge, a motel with all of the modern canine companions are welcome to come and enjoy Leadville Railroad. conveniences, a campsite or a vacation rental that’s suited for groups large or small, we’ve got you covered. the experience, too. Facilities for meetings and events are also available at Colorado Mountain College Timberline Campus, The National Mining Hall of Fame and Mining Museum, and some hotels and motels. Our affordability makes it Against the clock or against your fellow athletes, test possible to stay longer, so go ahead and book an extra day or two. Call today! your mettle here. In addition to the epic Leadville Race Series 100-mile and 50-mile foot and mountain bike races, there are 5ks and 10ks, fun runs, paintball biathlons, triathlons and marathons. Race on skis, snowshoes or snow bikes. Watch skiers pulled by cowboys on horseback race down snow-packed Harrison Avenue during the annual ski joring weekend.

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20 21 Tent Sites Hot tub/Spa WiFi Fridge Meeting Rooms Pets Long-term 30-day rentals Seasonal, call for details LODGING RV Parks, Campgrounds Television Breakfast Microwave Full Kitchen Ask on Pets Long-term rentals

PROPERTY ADDRESS PHONE WEBSITE UNITS SERVICES Alps Motel Hwy 24 S, Leadville 1-800-818-ALPS alpsmotel.com 8 Aspen Leaf Property Rentals 711 Harrison Ave, Leadville 719-486-1930 leadvillevacationhomes.com Black Wolf Lodging 250 Reva Ridge Road, Twin Lakes 719-486-1830 blackwolfl odging.com 5 Buckeye’s Cabins 3455 Hwy 91, Leadville 970-390-4550 buckeyecabin.net 3 Colorado Trail House 127 E 8th St, Leadville 970-343-2565 coloradotrailhouse.com 6 Columbine Inn and Suites 2019 N Poplar St, Leadville 719-486-5650 | 800-954-1110 columbineinn.com 32 Continental Divide Cabins, LLC 26465 North Hwy 24, Leadville 970-925-5775 huts.org Delaware Hotel 700 Harrison Ave, Leadville 719-486-1418 | 800-748-2004 delawarehotel.com 36 Governor’s Mansion 129 West 8th St, Leadville 719-486-1865 governorsmansion.net 2 Grand West Village Resort 99 Grand West Drive, Leadville 719-486-0702 | 800-691-3999 grandwest.com 2 Independence Realty & Property Management 1017 Poplar St, Leadville, 970-688-4342 | 877-604-9088 buyleadville.com 14 Leadville Backcountry LLC Co Rte 2B, Leadville, USA 719-486-0092 leadvillebackcountry.com 2 Yurts Leadville Hostel and Inn 500 E 5th St, Leadville 719-486-9334 leadvillehostel.com 11 Leadville RV Corral 135 West 2nd Street, Leadville 719-486-3111 mountainrvpark.com 38 M&M Cabins 67 Mt. Hope Dr, Twin Lakes 719-486-1560 mmcabins.com 4 McGinnis Cottage Inn 809 Spruce Street, Leadville 719-486-3110 mcginniscottage.com 5 Lodge 10764 Hwy 82, Twin Lakes 719-486-0594 | 800-381-4433 mount-elbert.com 10 Mountain Peaks Motel 1 Harrison Ave, Leadville 719-486-3178 mountainpeaksmotel.com 12 Ores and Mine Bed & Breakfast 6285 County Road 10, Twin Lakes 719-486-3552 oresandmine.com Peri & Eds Mountain Hideaway 201 West 8th St, Leadville 719-486-0716 mountainhideaway.com Rocky Mountain Recreation Campgrounds Leadville 661-702-1420 rockymountainrec.compikesanisabelforest Rodeway Inn 1128 U.S. Hwy 24, Leadville 719-486-3637 | 877-424-6423 choicehotels.com/colorado/leadville/rodeway-inn-hotels 58 Silver King Inn & Suites 2020 N Poplar St., Leadville 719-486-2610 silverkinginnandsuites.com 63 Sugar Loafi n’ Campground 2665 County Road 4, Leadville 719-486-1031 sugarloafi n.com 2 Tennessee Pass Sleep Yurts Cooper Loop, Leadville, USA 719-486-8114 tennesseepass.com 4 Tenth Mountain Division Hut Association Various backcountry locations 970-925-5775 huts.org 34 Timberline Motel & Apartments 216 Harrison Ave, Leadville 719-486-1876 8 Twin Lakes Inn 6435 Hwy 82, Twin Lakes 719-486-7965 thetwinlakesinn.com 11 Twin Lakes Road House Lodge 6411 Hwy 82, Twin Lakes 719-486-9345 | 888-486-4744 twinlakescolorado.com 9 Weston Pass Hut 14900 E State Hwy 82, Twin Lakes 719-293-4859 westonpasshut.com 1 Backcountry Hut Windspirit-Twin Lakes LLC 6559 Hwy 82, Twin Lakes 719-427-0621 windspiritcabins.com 5 WinMar Cottages 1535 S. Hwy 24, Granite 719-486-0785 | 800-694-6627 winmarcabins.com 10

22 23 YOU HAVE FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES. With a down-to-earth, friendly outlook. Visit us for Rocky Mountain beauty, year-round recreation and authentic history in Leadville and Twin Lakes, Colorado. We’re affordable, too! So you can stay longer...and do more.

Be in Your Element: Discover the fi rst golden Summer With more than 300 days of sunshine leaves of autumn, explore the last snow of the annually, there’s always something here to season, or soak in the sunniest summers in Colorado— explore and experience. Summertime in Leadville and right here in Leadville and Twin Lakes. Twin Lakes brings a bounty of blooming wildfl owers, daytime temperatures in the mid-70s and cool, fresh Whether you’re an adventurer looking for uncrowded air at night. slopes or a peak-bagger seeking another 14er to put under your belt, come see how we live life in Leadville, the highest incorporated city in North America, on Fall In the fall, our mountains turn brilliant another level. Do you love historic trains, mining shades of yellow, gold and orange. Check out history, Victorian architecture and tales of the Old the turning of the aspen trees during a scenic drive, West? We have that, too. And we’re an affordable hike or bike; from our golf course or a historic train; or escape, so you can stay longer and do more. while casting a line or on horseback.

Centrally located and closer than you think Winter & Spring What’s winter like? It means You’ll feel a world away from city life, but our abundant, all-natural snow for downhill skiing four-season destination is just 100 miles from Denver and riding, and 100+ miles of free, groomed trails and 130 miles from Colorado Springs. All the highways for Nordic skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, snow biking in Lake County are part of the Top of the Rockies and snowmobiling. Our springtime visitors continue Scenic Byway, one of the most beautiful drives in all of to enjoy the winter trails before the snowmelt. Colorado—if not the country. Backcountry skiing is abundant and there are various locations to enjoy it. Charming Downtown Harrison Avenue and the streets in downtown Leadville are lined Year-round Explore Leadville’s National with Victorian architecture, specialty shops, antique Historic Landmark District, walking tours and stores, restaurants and museums. Check out locally moonlight stargazing all year. made foods, beer, clothing and artwork. Dining runs the gamut from a quick bite to a relaxing meal. Come on up! Your Friends in Leadville and Twin Lakes After dark, sidle up to the bar in an 1880s saloon, dance to live music or take a moonlight stroll through downtown. LEADVILLETWINLAKES.COM

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