Entering Leadville's Silver Dollar Saloon feels like taking a step back in time to Colorado's Wild West era. With some of its original features, like the iconic windbreak and original bar (crafted ...

If you’re like a lot of Front Range residents, you’ve taken the highway exits for Breckenridge, Keystone and Vail, some of the state’s biggest ski resorts. But you might not know much about Leadville, ...

The Silver Dollar Saloon in Leadville, Colorado has been serving customers since 1879 and is the state’s longest-operating saloon. (Video by Skyler Ballard) LEADVILLE • Eric Johns didn’t want much to ...

Bike or hike the 11.6-mile Mineral Belt Trail for its mining history, views, and golden aspens in the fall. Catch a show at the Tabor Opera House, a Victorian-era gem built in 1879. Grab a drink at ...

The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. The Irish bona fides of the highest incorporated city in the United States are undeniable: During the 1880s ...

A historic mining town between Aspen and Vail, Colorado, holds the distinction of being the highest city in the country. Leadville sits at 10,258 feet above sea level and is a delightful departure ...