Arkansas Valley Astronomical Society - See Our Website
AVAS is a club of amateur astronomers, night sky enthusiasts, and telescope lovers based in Colorado's beautiful Upper Arkansas River Valley.
Calendar of Activities & Events - See Our Website
for specific dates and times to numerous Leadville & Lake County, Colorado area activities & events, don't miss our Event Calendar.
Colorado Ghost Towns & Mining Camps - See Our Website
Take an online tour fifteen of Colorado's ghost towns and mine sites. Each sample sight-seeing tour comes with photos, a brief history, and a map with directions for outdoor enthusiasts who want to drive, four-wheel or hike in the footsteps of history.
Historic Leadville Walking Tour - See Our Website
Leadville contains one of Colorado's largest National Historic Landmark District, consisting of over 70 square blocks, which was designated by Congress in 1966. It’s a beautiful and interesting area for a short walk anytime of year. This virtual tour is a brief peek into the history of some of the district’s more interesting buildings.
Independence Film Festival - phone: 818-988-2200 See Our Website
Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences members and Award-winning filmmakers Lawrence David Foldes and Victoria Paige Meyerink sponsor this event. See films featured in venues throughout Buena Vista,Twin Lakes and Leadville Sept. 6-9, 2007. Get High on Film
Leadville Train - PO Box 916; Leadville, CO; 81211
phone: 719-486-3936; fax: 719-486.0671 See Our Website
Winding through this colorful tapestry is the Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad. Originating in "the highest incorporated city in North America," the LC&S takes passengers along the old Denver, South Park & Pacific and Colorado & Southern lines to the Continental Divide. This journey is full of breath-taking panoramas and humorous narratives about Leadville's colorful past.
National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum - P.O. Box 981; Leadville, CO; 80461
phone: 719-486-1229; fax: 719-486-3927 See Our Website
A monument to the men and women who pioneered the discovery, development and processing of our nation's natural resources. Mining's colorful history is showcased throughout the facility, which is the only federally-chartered non-profit national mining museum. Called the ‘Smithsonian of the Rockies’, the exhibits are numerous and fascinating.
Stores & Gift Shops - See Our Website
visit and shop just some of the area's excellent shops in the Leadville.com Online Mall.
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