Leadville Colorado - Introduction
Leadville, at over 10,000 feet in elevation, is North America's
highest incorporated city. This historic community of a few thousand
people is steeped in the history of Colorado mining. The streets are
filled with well-maintained buildings from the 1800s, and several
mining and pioneer museums offer a look back into the industrious
workers and famous names who passed through Leadville.
Nearly a dozen peaks over 14,000 feet high, including Colorado's
tallest, Mt. Elbert, are within a few miles of Leadville. Recreation
opportunities are plentiful in the crisp mountain surroundings. A wide
range of dining and lodging options make Leadville a satisfactory base
of operations for outdoor activity in the area.
Leadville is near the center of Colorado along US 24 between Vail
and Salida, 100 miles from Denver or 175 miles from Grand Junction.
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