Leadville Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Leadville
Leadville
Leadville
Leadville
Leadville

A former gold and silver mining town, this mountain settlement has well-preserved Victorian architecture and celebrates its boom days with an annual festival. 

Few places in Colorado can boast of as colourful a history as the high-altitude town of Leadville, often touted as “The Two Mile High City.” Discover late 19th-century architecture in the historic district, view the old mines and venture beyond the town borders to discover abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation, from skiing to biking and hiking.

The town was first settled in the 1860s when gold was discovered nearby. Though the gold reserves soon ran dry, it wasn’t the end for Leadville, as silver deposits were soon discovered here.

Ask locals to tell you the story of the famous American prospector Horace Austin Warner Tabor, or “Haw” Tabor as he would come to be known. He made his fortune investing in silver mining. Though famous for being the so-called “Silver King of Leadville,” Tabor also earned notoriety for leaving his first wife and marrying a much younger woman, a story that inspired Douglas Moore’s opera The Ballad ofBaby Doe.Find out more about local mining history at the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum.

Stroll around Leadville’s streets, 70 square blocks of which are designated a national historic landmark district. Look for landmark buildings from the Victorian era including the Delaware Hotel and the Tabor Opera House, which was built by the famous mining magnate “Haw” Tabor and offers tours as well as shows. For an even more evocative taste of the Old West, time your visit to coincide with the annual Leadville Boom Days, a festival featuring gunslinging, burro races and mining skills competitions as well as food and craft booths.

Leadville also offers plenty of adventurous activities. Ride the Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad or drive along the Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway to enjoy spectacular vistas of the Rocky Mountains. For more active pursuits, try hiking around or boating on the glacial waters of Twin Lakes or in winter, skiing at Cooper ski resort.

Find Leadville near the base of two of Colorado’s tallest peaks: Mount Elbert and Mount Massive. While the town itself is walkable, a car is recommended to reach nearby attractions.

Rodeway Inn
Rodeway Inn
2 out of 5
1128 US Highway 24, Leadville, CO
The price is £87 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
£87
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Leadville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.8/10 (1,007 reviews)
"Older hotel but it was pretty clean. Reasonably priced for its location ."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Rodeway Inn
The Delaware Hotel
The Delaware Hotel
2.5 out of 5
700 Harrison Ave, Leadville, CO
The price is £220 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£220
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Leadville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and housekeeping. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (492 reviews)
"The staff was so friendly and helpful with suggestions in the area. Room was clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

The Delaware Hotel
The Timberline
The Timberline
2 out of 5
216 Harrison Ave, Leadville, CO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £204 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
£204
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Leadville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium bedding. Popular attractions Tabor Opera House and David May Monument are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (58 reviews)
"Great place for an overnight stay and if you won’t be spending a lot of time in your room, as it was a bit small, but O know they have larger rooms, so those may be more spacious."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

The Timberline
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Ranahan
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Ranahan
4 out of 5
557 Stan Miller Dr, Breckenridge, CO
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Breckenridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free ski shuttle. Our guests praise the pool and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,405 reviews)
"Loved the pool and fire pits! Perfect for families."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Ranahan
The Gant
The Gant
4 out of 5
610 SOUTH WEST END STREET, Aspen, CO
Stay at this 4-star boutique condo in Aspen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (884 reviews)
"We enjoyed ourselves everything was clean an comfortable! Loved the proximity to the town! Great restaurants! Beautiful weather!"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

The Gant
Village at Breckenridge Resort
Village at Breckenridge Resort
3 out of 5
535 S Park Avenue, Breckenridge, CO
Stay at this ski aparthotel in Breckenridge. Enjoy 4 hot tubs, a sauna and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,792 reviews)
"We like the pool with 3 Spas."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Village at Breckenridge Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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