Guidebook for Leadville
Sightseeing
Historic Downtown Leadville. Get a taste of the wild west with historic buildings including saloons and museums.
Leadville, Colorado
Historic Downtown Leadville. Get a taste of the wild west with historic buildings including saloons and museums.
Paved trail wraps around Leadville with informational signs and panoramic views
27 locals recommend
Mineral Belt Trail
Paved trail wraps around Leadville with informational signs and panoramic views
Take this 3 hour train tour runs twice a day from the station on East 7th Street up the Arkansas River valley above Hwy 91. This relaxing ride provides plenty of photo opportunities and breathtaking views. Runs May through September, weather permitting.
28 locals recommend
Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad Co
326 E 7th StTake this 3 hour train tour runs twice a day from the station on East 7th Street up the Arkansas River valley above Hwy 91. This relaxing ride provides plenty of photo opportunities and breathtaking views. Runs May through September, weather permitting.
Entertainment & Activities
Our 9 hole golf course is the highest in North America, if you want to add a couple yards to your driver than this is the place.
8 locals recommend
Mt. Massive Golf Course
259 Co Rd 5Our 9 hole golf course is the highest in North America, if you want to add a couple yards to your driver than this is the place.
Leadville's local ski hill. Family-friendly hill where the powder can stay untouched all day.
73 locals recommend
Ski Cooper
232 Co Rd 29Leadville's local ski hill. Family-friendly hill where the powder can stay untouched all day.
Food Scene
City on a Hill Coffee & Espresso
508 Harrison AveGood coffee and good food what's not to love!
Tennessee Pass Cafe
222 Harrison AveLocal inspired menu, great food and beer tap selection
If you want a truly unique experience make a reservation for dinner here and either hike/ski or arrange a pick-up to the yurt to enjoy a fine dining experience in a rustic setting.
18 locals recommend
Tennessee Pass Nordic Center & Sleep Yurts
East Tennessee RoadIf you want a truly unique experience make a reservation for dinner here and either hike/ski or arrange a pick-up to the yurt to enjoy a fine dining experience in a rustic setting.
Treeline Kitchen
615 a Harrison AveThe rooftop deck is a must, the views are spectacular!
If you are craving a steak (and you better be, it's the only thing on the menu!) and a drink at a price that can't be beat this is your place.
29 locals recommend
Quincys Steak & Spirits
416 Harrison AveIf you are craving a steak (and you better be, it's the only thing on the menu!) and a drink at a price that can't be beat this is your place.
Yummy sandwiches with a Cuban flair for breakfast and lunch. The coffee is to die for.
11 locals recommend
Buchi Cafe Cubano
401 Harrison AveYummy sandwiches with a Cuban flair for breakfast and lunch. The coffee is to die for.
Cookies with Altitude
615 Harrison AveHigh Mountain Pies
115 W 4th StAmazing pizza!
Drinks & Nightlife
Best beer selection in town and often hosts live music on weekends.
12 locals recommend
Scarlet Tavern
326 Harrison AveBest beer selection in town and often hosts live music on weekends.
Historic bar full of old photos and mementos from days longs past
32 locals recommend
The Legendary Silver Dollar Saloon
315 Harrison AveHistoric bar full of old photos and mementos from days longs past
One of many historic bars in town that still display the original bar dating back to the boom days of Leadville
9 locals recommend
The Manhattan Bar
618 Harrison AveOne of many historic bars in town that still display the original bar dating back to the boom days of Leadville
Arts & Culture
National Mining Museum. Very informative plus full of beautiful rocks from all over the world.
46 locals recommend
National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum
120 W 9th StNational Mining Museum. Very informative plus full of beautiful rocks from all over the world.
Tour the most famous (or infamous!) mine in Leadville complete with a fully restored cabin where Baby Doe Tabor lived out her last days. A true riches to rags story.
9 locals recommend
Matchless Mine
Tour the most famous (or infamous!) mine in Leadville complete with a fully restored cabin where Baby Doe Tabor lived out her last days. A true riches to rags story.
Tabor Opera House
308 Harrison AveHistoric opera house giving tours and performances
Essentials
Safeway
1008 Summit BlvdOnly one in town!
Leadville Liquors
1619 N Poplar StStock up on Colorado micro-brews or your favorite wine
The new liquor store in town, with more self space they might have the hard-to-find item you've been looking for.
Mt. Massive Liquors
1017 Poplar StThe new liquor store in town, with more self space they might have the hard-to-find item you've been looking for.
Parks & Nature
Road around the lake makes for a great drive or in the winter a snowmobile ride. Try your luck at catching a rocky mountain rainbow trout
38 locals recommend
Turquoise Lake
Road around the lake makes for a great drive or in the winter a snowmobile ride. Try your luck at catching a rocky mountain rainbow trout
At 14,439' (4,401 m), Mt Elbert is the tallest mountain in Colorado. It is an easy drive to the trail head on Halfmoon road.
22 locals recommend
Mount Elbert
At 14,439' (4,401 m), Mt Elbert is the tallest mountain in Colorado. It is an easy drive to the trail head on Halfmoon road.
At 14,429' (4,398 m), Mt Massive is a close second behind Mt Elbert as the tallest mountain in the state. This mountain dominates the views to the west from the rental.
10 locals recommend
Mount Massive
At 14,429' (4,398 m), Mt Massive is a close second behind Mt Elbert as the tallest mountain in the state. This mountain dominates the views to the west from the rental.