Leadville, the highest incorporated city in the continental United States, is situated in the very heart of Colorado's Rocky Mountains and offers a myriad of activities in a breathtaking setting of natural beauty, surrounded by 14,000- foot peaks.
Acclaimed for its mining history, Leadville is a year-round paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, history buffs or antique hunters. Once a booming mountain city with a population of nearly 40,000 hardy pioneers, Leadville has played a large role in the shaping of Colorado. Walk the Victorian-era streets once trod by such notables as Horace Tabor, owner of the legendary Matchless silver mine, and his beautiful young wife Baby Doe. Soak up the history of a city so wealthy that it could pave the sidewalks in front of its ..... [ more
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Acclaimed for its mining history, Leadville is a year-round paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, history buffs or antique hunters. Once a booming mountain city with a population of nearly 40,000 hardy pioneers, Leadville has played a large role in the shaping of Colorado. Walk the Victorian-era streets once trod by such notables as Horace Tabor, owner of the legendary Matchless silver mine, and his beautiful young wife Baby Doe. Soak up the history of a city so wealthy that it could pave the sidewalks in front of its ..... [