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LEADVILLE IS A NATIONAL HISTORIC Landmark District encompassing over 70 square blocks. Most of the buildings were built between 1880 and 1905 and complete the charm with their architecture. Leadville was incorporated in 1878 and is the highest incorporated city in the continental United States at 10,152 feet above sea level. It is also the county seat of scenic Lake County.
The history of Leadville is filled with dramatic stories of real people who made, and lost, fortunes in this frontier mountain town spiced with Victorian flavor. People known to all of us -- Carnegie, Guggenheim, Susan B. Anthony, the "Unsinkable" Molly Brown, Doc Holliday, Oscar Wilde, Horace and Baby Doe Tabor -- are just a few of the many who fill Leadville's past.
Twin Lakes Village is located in the southern part of Lake County about 15 miles from Leadville. Like Leadville, Twin Lakes is a National Historic Site. Today, this small town is a delight for visitors, hikers, climbers, photographers, and fishermen alike.
www.visitleadvillecolorado.net
ATTRACTIONS
National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum
LC&S Scenic Railroad Excursions
Six Museums on Leadville History
Top of the Rockies National Scenic & Historic Byway
The Mineral Belt Trail
North America's Highest Golf Course
FAST FACT
Lake County is home to Colorado's two highest peaks: Mt. Elbert 14,433 feet & Mt. Massive 14,421 feet.
SUMMER WEATHER
A typical summer day is sunny, in the 70s, with evening temperatures in the 40s.
EVENTS
May 2010
Twin Lakes - Grand Opening of Independence Pass - Usually around Memorial day weekend
Six museums open for the summer - Memorial Day Weekend
June 2010
Tabor Opera House performances begin
Turquoise Lake Half Marathon June 6
Fish Hatchery 5K June 6
Leadville Trail 100 Run Training Camp June 26-28
July 2010
4th of July Celebration, 5K & Fireworks
Leadville Trail Marathon July 3
Leadville Trail Heavy Half Marathon July 3
Leadman and Leadwoman Race July 3 This unique category was started in 2003 and requires racers to enter into five of the Leadville Trail 100 events: Leadville Marathon, Silver Rush 50-Mile Mountain Bike Race OR Trail Run, Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race, LT100 10K, and the Leadville Trail 100-Mile Run.
Wild Flower Special July 17, Leadville, Colorado and Southern Railroad. Following the train ride a catered box lunch will be provided on the lawn at the Healy House Museum where you will also have time to enjoy a stroll through our heritage gardens. The gazebo frames the view of Colorado's highest mountains, Mount Elbert and Mount Massive. The lawn is a good place to view Harrison Avenue and you can see why August Meyer chose the "capitol hill" area for his home. Following lunch there will be a private guided tour of both the Healy House Museum and James Dexter's cabin.
Leadville Silver Rush 50 Miles Mountain Bike Race July 17
Leadville Silver Rush 50 Mile Trail Run Race July 18
Silver Queen and Silver King Mountain Bike Race July 17-18
Leadman and Leadwoman Race July 17 or 18 This unique category was started in 2003 and requires racers to enter into five of the Leadville Trail 100 events: Leadville Marathon, Silver Rush 50-Mile Mountain Bike Race OR Trail Run, Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race, LT100 10K, and the Leadville Trail 100-Mile Run.
Wild Flower Special July 24, Leadville, Colorado and Southern Railroad. Following the train ride a catered box lunch will be provided on the lawn at the Healy House Museum where you will also have time to enjoy a stroll through our heritage gardens. The gazebo frames the view of Colorado's highest mountains, Mount Elbert and Mount Massive. The lawn is a good place to view Harrison Avenue and you can see why August Meyer chose the "capitol hill" area for his home.
Following lunch there will be a private guided tour of both the Healy House Museum and James Dexter's cabin.
Railroad Night Ride July 31 The Night Ride Special is at 6:00 pm.
August 2010
Leadville Boom Days, August 6-8
Wild Flower Special August 7, Leadville, Colorado and Southern Railroad. Following the train ride a catered box lunch will be provided on the lawn at the Healy House Museum where you will also have time to enjoy a stroll through our heritage gardens. The gazebo frames the view of Colorado's highest mountains, Mount Elbert and Mount Massive. The lawn is a good place to view Harrison Avenue and you can see why August Meyer chose the "capitol hill" area for his home.
Following lunch there will be a private guided tour of both the Healy House Museum and James Dexter's cabin.
Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike August 14
Leadman and Leadwoman Race August 14-15 This unique category was started in 2003 and requires racers to enter into five of the Leadville Trail 100 events: Leadville Marathon, Silver Rush 50-Mile Mountain Bike Race OR Trail Run, Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race, LT100 10K, and the Leadville Trail 100-Mile Run.
Leadville Trail 100 10K Run August 15
Leadville Trail 100 Ultra Marathon August 21-22
Leadman and Leadwoman Race August 21-22 This unique category was started in 2003 and requires racers to enter into five of the Leadville Trail 100 events: Leadville Marathon, Silver Rush 50-Mile Mountain Bike Race OR Trail Run, Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race, LT100 10K, and the Leadville Trail 100-Mile Run.
September
12/24 hours of Leadville Mountain Bike Race September 4-5
Railroad Photo Specials. September 18 The Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad.
Ongoing Events - Summer 2010 (Call for more information.)
Museum Tours
Historic Walking Tour
Route of the Silver Kings Driving Tour
Fish Hatchery Tours
Twin Lakes Boat Tours
Hiking, Biking, Fishing and Camping
Antique Shopping
For more information contact: Leadville/Twin Lakes Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 861, Leadville, CO 80461 or call 888.532.3845
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