Lake County is home to Colorado's two highest Fourteeners, Mt. Elbert, shown, and Mt. Massive. Both reach more than 14,400 feet in elevation.
Fall foliage is spectacular throughout Leadville and Twin Lakes.
Leadville is one of Colorado's most scenic and historic towns, with National Landmark District of Victorian Architecture set against a backdrop of the state's two tallest peaks.
Downtown Leadville is lined with antique and specialty shops, restaurants, inns and museums, all set against a beautiful backdrop of Colorado's highest peaks. Photo by Steve Sunday.
There are competitive events throughout the year in Leadville and Twin Lakes, from the Leadville Trail 100 races and Nordic events such as the Leadville Loppet shown here, to the Winter Mountain Bike Race Series, tri- and du-athlons, and many more. Photo by Leaf Treinen.
Leadville's ski joring weekend, a tradition since 1949, takes place the first full weekend in March each year.
The Leadville Colorado and Southern Railroad offers scenic rides with breathtaking views.
Twin Lakes, the largest glacial lake in Colorado, is ringed by Fourteeners.
Ski Cooper, located just outside Leadville, offers affordable, family-friendly skiing, riding, lessons and backcountry Snow Cat tours. Photo by Scott D.W. Smith.
The National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum is one of seven Leadville museums that chronicle the history of one of America's longest-lived boomtowns. A driving tour, walking tour and underground mine tour are also available.
Mt. Massive Golf Course in Leadville is the highest elevation course in the U.S.
