An Amazing Past
Virtually everything the world uses today in manufacturing, medicine, technology, and other products and services, originally came from the earth in one form or another. And it was the tenacious American miner of the 1800’s who first brought those ores and precious metals from the depths of rocky terrains, steep mountains, thin air and ice cold streams… enduring frigid temperatures and often times horrible working conditions… all to bring those magic rocks and ore to the planet’s surface for man’s use. Leadville’s early contributions to that endeavor are memorialized and preserved in the nationally famous National Historic District of Leadville.
Included in The District is the City of Leadville, which embraces the boom era that made it famous world-wide with its multitude of untouched historical buildings and museums. Touted across the country as the "last truly untouched mining town of the 1880’s boom period", Leadville has... Read More
As Exciting Today
Today, Leadville is clearly one of the most popular heritage tourist destinations in the country. It epitomizes the American spirit and the tenacity and creativity of what has made this nation great. The stories are endless of the struggles and successes of those who were willing to take a chance… who refused to give up… who fought the odds and lost time and time again, only to fight back even harder and suddenly strike the mother lode and become a millionaire overnight.
Leadville is the nation's highest incorporated city located at 10,152 feet above sea level. Taking the self guided historical walking tour through the streets of historic Leadville, driving through the numerous mine tailings and gallows on the self guided auto tour known today as the Route of the Silver Kings or hiking through them on... Read More