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At 10,200 feet above sea level, Leadville has been nicknamed the "Two Mile High" City. It's rich mining
heritage was established by world famous names like The Unsinkable Molly Brown and silver king Horace Tabor
and his wife Baby Doe Tabor. The nation's Mining Hall of Fame is located in Leadville, and offers an amazing
tour of this country's mining heritage. Doc Holliday, the Younger Gang, Billy Allen, con-man "Soapy" Smith and
countless other historical characters also called Leadville home during it's boom days; this rich historical
background has made Leadville one of the nations most frequently visited historical districts in the U.S.
Tens of thousands of visitors come to Leadville each year to experience this history... like the world famous Tabor
Opera House tour and the Matchless Mine tour. Summer brings events like Boom Days and the famous Leadville
Trail 100 race. Skiing and snowboarding at nearby Ski Cooper, along with snowmobile trips, cross country
skiing, the Annual Ice Fishing Derby, the Leadville Ski Joring Competition (horse rider and skier competition) and
countless other activities make Leadville a year 'round tourist attraction, hosting tens of thousands of visitors
each year.
Economic opportunities abound with many incentives offered through the Leadville Coalition, a broad based coalition
dedicated to economic development. The Timberline Campus of Colorado Mountain College, located in Leadville,
offers numerous Degree and Certificate Programs for those looking to further their education.
More specific information about this incredible city can be found by clicking on any of the links found on the
left menu of this page.
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