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The best-kept secret in the west
At 10,152 feet, Leadville is the highest incorporated city in North America — and one of its most surprising. With historic charm, outdoor adventure, and a creative spirit, this mountain town has something for everyone.
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Experience the Best of Colorado, Without the Crowds
Surrounded by the Sawatch and Mosquito Ranges, Leadville is the highest incorporated city in the U.S. — and it feels like a secret worth sharing. This former mining boomtown is now home to mountain athletes, artists, makers, and dreamers.
Today, Leadville offers a walkable downtown filled with historic buildings, great restaurants, local shops, and easy access to the outdoors in every direction. Whether you’re exploring the Mineral Belt Trail, skiing at Ski Cooper, or grabbing a pint at the legendary Silver Dollar Saloon, you’ll find plenty to love at 10,152 feet.
A Story as Big as the Mountains
Before it was Leadville, this area was called Oro City — a gold camp during Colorado’s first major mineral rush. Then came silver, and the town boomed again. At its peak, Leadville was one of the richest cities in the country and home to some of the West’s wildest stories — outlaws, barons, labor strikes, and lavish opera houses.
Today, that history lives on in the buildings, museums, and characters you’ll meet around town. And with new artists, entrepreneurs, and adventurers arriving every year, the story’s still being written.