Take a vacation to Leadville and enjoy the area's history, museums and architecture. Renowned for its mountain views, hiking and skiing, this city welcomes all visitors. With a vacation rental, you get a home away from home—many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.
Feel like mining is going to play a part in Leadville's museums and attractions? Well, you might as well start with the obvious one at the National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum. Follow it up with a tour of the Matchless Mine, where you can get the riches-to-rags story of silver tycoon, Horace Tabor. By now you'll be feeling a bit mined out, so it's time to don your engine driver's cap and hop aboard the Leadville Colorado and Southern Railroad. Their scenic trips through that classic Rockies scenery are a hit with old prospectors and more minor miners alike.
When it comes to activities, your prospects are good with a Leadville vacation rental. Leadville has the biggest peaks in the state, plus 3 sprawling wilderness areas within easy reach. And folk round here love to get out on the water too, whether they're boating or kayaking. Turquoise Lake is a local favorite, or you could take an excursion out to Twin Lakes. Fishing is popular year-round, though in winter you'll need to drill yourself a little hole in the ice. Speaking of winter, why not do some skiing at Ski Cooper, or snowshoeing on the trails of the East Side Mining District?
Travelers enjoy Leadville for its skiing. To make the most of the cold weather activities, you might consider visiting in December, March, February or January, when snowfall averages 23 inches and temperatures average 19°F.
Make no mistake, you're in the mountains up here. Leadville itself might feel like a busy, urban kind of place, but with its location up in the Rocky Mountains, it's the highest incorporated city in the U.S., at a staggering elevation of more than 10,000 feet. It's surrounded by national forests and wilderness areas, the closest of which are Collegiate Peaks Wilderness, Mount Massive Wilderness, and Buffalo Peaks Wilderness (famous for having Colorado's largest herd of bighorn sheep). The area is also a hotbed of "fourteeners" (peaks above 14,000 feet), and it boasts the highest peak in Colorado, Mount Ebert.
The nearest airport is in Vail/Eagle Airport (EGE), located 42.6 mi (68.5 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could book a flight to Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE), which is 30.7 mi (49.4 km) away.
Whatever your getaway needs, you'll find a rental in or around Leadville that's a perfect match. Why not try these on for size?:
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For an unforgettable experience, book one of Vrbo's tiny house rentals in Leadville. We warn you though — after you've experienced the tiny house lifestyle, the temptation to move into one of thes cute-as-a-button digs will be tough to resist!
You sure can! From basic retreats to upmarket escapes, we've got a vast range of log cabins to rent in or around Leadville. If the outdoors is calling, you'll love these options:
We all need to take a break every so often. If you're eager to spend a couple of leisurely mornings lingering in your PJs with a cup of coffee and a good book, you'll find some terrific weekend getaways in and around Leadville. Check out two of our favorites:
If you're hunting down a small but stylish stay, you can't go past a studio apartment. These compact properties ooze charm and are often conveniently located in the middle of town. Check out the following options in or near Leadville:
From modern apartments to huge vacation homes, Vrbo has your vacation sorted. Here are just two of our most popular picks in and around Leadville:
Forget roses and chocolates. Sometimes all you need is to escape for a weekend, just you and your sweetheart. At Vrbo, we've got romantic getaways in and around Leadville that would make even Cupid swoon. Here are some we think you'll fall in love with:
Nothing screams good times like a pool. Dig out your unicorn floatie and check out these houses in or near Leadville that feature this vacation perk:
Curious what the weather's like in Leadville? It has a subarctic climate, with average summertime temperatures ranging from 40 ºF to 65 ºF. If you're seeking more inspiration on places to stay in this popular destination, use the search bar at the top of the page and adjust the filters to browse through our entire selection of Leadville vacation rentals.
You adore your family, but that doesn't mean you should all have to pack together like sardines during your vacation. Take no chances and book a large family vacation rental in or around Leadville where you can stretch out and relax:
Cozy up with your kiddos in a family cabin rental in or near Leadville and build some beautiful new memories together. Check out these options:
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