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At the
hub of the Byway is Leadville, North America’s highest
incorporated city at 10,430 feet elevation and the frontier
west’s wildest, richest silver mining boom town.
Leadville has maintained
its heritage and is designated as a National Historic Landmark
District, preserving a quaint and absolutely original 70 square
blocks of Victorian architecture adjoining the 20 square mile
Leadville mining district. Harrison Avenue, the city’s
main thoroughfare, boasts over 50 significant 19th century
buildings filled with charming shops, memorable restaurants,
abundant accommodations and splendid museums.
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The history lives on
in Leadville, where fortune were made and broken. Some local landmarks
have a lot to tell. Don’t miss the federally chartered National
Mining Hall of Fame and Museum with its life size replica of a hardrock
mine; the Tabor Opera House, once an elegant showcase for great performances
by Harry Houdini, John Phillip Sousa and Oscar Wilde; Western Hardware,
supplier to the international mining trade with its famous wall of
1000 drawers; The Heritage Museum and its replica of Leadville’s
Ice Palace; Healy House and Dexter Cabin, a display of self-made
fortunes; and The Route of the Silver Kings, a self guided tour through
the mining district.
Regardless of the season,
the great outdoors is the playground of choice in Leadville. Vast
networks of trails invite hiking, mountain biking, camping, and off-road
4WD touring throughout the warmer months. Ample area lakes and streams
are full of trout. And when the snow flies you’ll enjoy snowmobiling,
snow shoeing and cross country skiing.
Leadville’s mining
heritage is celebrated throughout the year at such events as the
Crystal Carnival Celebration, Boom Days and the 100-mile Mosquito
Marathon. A motherlode of family fun and festivities.
For further information about Leadville:
Leadville.com : At the Top of the Colorado Rockies Greater Leadville Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 861;
Leadville, CO 80461
719-486-3900
www.leadvilleusa.com
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