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 Twin Lakes near 14,433 ft. Mt. Elbert, Colorado's highest. |  Leadville CO & Southern Railroad Co |
Leadville: A visit to historic Leadville is a true trip back in time.
Once the mining hub of Colorado, the town has remained perfectly preserved thanks to its designation as a National Historic Landmark District. More than 70 square blocks of Victorian architecture remain along with a 20 square mile historic mining district.
Visitors to Leadville can stop at the historic Tabor Opera House and the Tabor Grand Hotel, built by legendary mining magnate Horace Tabor and his wife Baby Doe. The National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum gives the back story on the silver boom that created the town, and vacationers can visit the Climax, once the largest molybdenum mine in the world.
The Leadville, Colorado and Southern Railway still takes passengers up into the mountains for scenic rides, following the same routes trains used decades ago to bring famous visitors such as Doc Holliday and Oscar Wilde. And a trip along the Top Of the Rockies Scenic Byway, a 76-mile route with Leadville as its hub, will offer even more breathtaking sites.
Visitors to Leadville can enjoy a day of downhill skiing at Ski Cooper in the San Isabel National Forest.
Twin Lakes: If historic Leadville is still not enough, a short trip about 23 miles southwest of town takes travelers to Twin Lakes village.
Located next to Colorado's two largest glacial lakes, the town began as a stop on the route between the mining districts of Leadville and Aspen. In the late 1880s, however, mining magnate James V. Dexter built the nearby Interlaken Resort, a 100-acre complex featuring a dance pavilion, stables and servants' quarters. Soon after, the area became a haven for wealthy tourists who boated in the summer and skied in the winter. It remained popular until the 1950s, when enlargement of the lakes cut off access to the resort.
Today, the town of Twin Lakes as well as the Interlaken have been carefully preserved for visitors. The Interlaken was designated a National Historic Site in 1974 and is undergoing extensive restoration work. And Twin Lakes village, at the base of Mt. Elbert - Colorado's highest 14er - has remained almost the same, with many of its classic log cabins still standing.
Leadville is Near: Buena Vista
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- Along the Arkansas River, spectacular mountain views, 4-1/2 miles north of Buena Vista, the "Banana Belt of the Rockies". RV and tent sites. On-site trailer, 5th wheel and cabin rentals. Walk to river fishing.
- A true country campground on 23 acres near Buena Vista. Cabins & cottages with kitchens & bathrooms. Yurts. Spacious RV sites. Tent sites in the trees. Free WI-FI. Free shuttle to river when rafting with us!
- Charming, romantic, cozy, log cabin with woodstove bordering national forest. 5 minutes from Leadville, an old historical mining town, 20 minutes to Copper Mountain & 40 minutes to Vail's world class skiing.
- Experience the wonders of Colorado's highest backcountry on a top of the line Polaris A.T.V. Great for hunting season too. Guided, hourly, 1/2 day, full day & weekly packages available.
- On the National Register of Historic Places, this award-winning Victorian bed & breakfast inn is known as "The Crown Jewel of Leadville." It offers a variety of gracious rooms & suites. Reunions welcome.
- Comfortable cedar log home with fantastic views of Colorado's highest peaks between Leadville and Twin Lakes. 3 Bedrooms with a loft and covered wrap-around porch. Stay here; play in the Vail Valley!
- Discover Leadville's a hidden gem high above the clouds in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Passengers ride along the old Denver, South Park/Pacific and Colorado/Southern lines to the Continental Divide.
- Camp in downtown historic Leadville. Open all year. Big Rigs Welcome! 20/30/50 amp with cable TV. 5 grassy tent sites. Clean modern restrooms. Breathtaking. Day, week, month rates. Pets Welcome!
- Beautifully furnished with your families comfort in mind. Enjoy breathtaking views of Twin Lakes and the surrounding 14er's as you sit by the fire.
- Mountain cabins overlooking Twin Lakes near Leadville, centrally located to alpine skiing, rafting, fishing, ATVing, snowmobiling, hiking, biking, and horseback riding. A place to rest, relax and enjoy your family.
- Step back in time to an era of Victorian hospitality in a turn-of-the-century, this tri-level Victorian is in the historic town of Leadville. All rooms have private baths. Delicious gourmet breakfast.
- A quiet get-away nestled in San Isabel National Forest at the base of Colorado's highest peak. West of Twin Lakes, between Leadville, Buena Vista and Aspen.
- Mining's colorful history is showcased, in Leadville, the only federally chartered non-profit mining museum. Known as the 'Smithsonian of the Rockies', the exhibits are numerous and fascinating.
- FORTUNATE! Located 500' to Colorado's largest glacial lake, surrounded by 6 of Colorado's highest majestic mountains. Hot tub. Private baths. Full distinctive breakfast each morning. In Twin Lakes.
- Family ranch, borders National Forest near Buena Vista south of Leadville. Quaint, quiet, country log cabins. Romance package includes fresh baked goodies, fresh flowers, plus a special surprise.
- Enjoy comfortable accommodations in our Victorian cottage vacation rental. Conveniently located near the heart of Leadville, it is close to everything, including Ski Cooper and the Mineral Belt Trail.
- Unspoiled beauty of ancient Twin Lakes makes THIS part of Rocky Mountains unique. ONLY AAA rated lodging in area offers elegant comfort, WI-FI and crisp Rocky Mountain air dried sheets. New Art Gallery.
- 2 modern log-sided housekeeping cabins, also a large 4 bedroom unit with lovely view of south side of upper Twin Lakes. Bring your boat! Trout are caught in most streams, lakes and reservoirs in the area.
- Definitely NOT your average tour! Halfway between Copper Mountain Ski Resort and Leadville an historic 1800's mining town, we are within a 30 minute drive from most locations in Summit County and Vail.
- Open all year. Log cabins, built in the 1950s, cozy, modern, clean with fully equipped kitchens between Leadville, Twin Lakes and Buena Vista. Secure RV, boat and large general storage units.
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