Lake district, Colorado, United States

Places to visit near Leadville

Leadville is a town in Lake district, Colorado, United States, home to about 2,644 people. Within 50 km by road there are 120 places to visit — 79 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 forts & heritage and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Healy House Museum & Dexter Cabin (1 km), West Sheridan (11 km) and Dyer Mountain (12 km).

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Leadville, Colorado
Leadville, Lake district, Colorado, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Leadville at a glance

Location
Lake district, Colorado, United States
Population
about 2,644
Coordinates
39.2508° N, 106.2925° W
Places within 50 km
120 (86 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Leadville

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Leadville: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Leadville

179 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Leadville. The closest is Fairview Hill (2 km); the best-known is West Sheridan (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Leadville

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Leadville. The closest is Diamond Lake Dam (8 km); the best-known is Twin Lakes Dam (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Leadville

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Leadville. The closest is Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Leadville

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Leadville. The closest is Buffalo Peaks Wilderness (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Leadville

6 museums within 100 km of Leadville. The closest is Healy House Museum & Dexter Cabin (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Leadville

2 churches within 100 km of Leadville. The closest is The Old Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Leadville

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Leadville
  2. 1 km Healy House Museum & Dexter Cabin · museum, Lake
  3. 12 km Mosquito Pass · viewpoint, Lake
  4. 6 km Dyer Mountain · viewpoint, Lake
  5. 2 km Gemini Peak · peak, Park
  6. 4 km West Sheridan · viewpoint, Lake
  7. 11 km Back to Leadville

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How to reach Leadville

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    Within 15 km of Leadville

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Leadville by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints79179Fairview Hill (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1730Diamond Lake Dam (8 km)
    Forts & heritage1515Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28Buffalo Peaks Wilderness (31 km)
    Museums46Healy House Museum & Dexter Cabin (1 km)
    Churches12The Old Church (1 km)
    Waterfalls12Waterfall Overlook (17 km)
    Parks11Leadville National Fish Hatchery (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Fishhook Island (53 km)

    Leadville: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Leadville?

    Healy House Museum & Dexter Cabin (museum, about 1 km), West Sheridan (viewpoint, about 11 km), Dyer Mountain (viewpoint, about 12 km), Mosquito Pass (viewpoint, about 12 km), Gemini Peak (peak, about 14 km), Mount Sherman (viewpoint, about 14 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Leadville?

    120 places on Spotwander: 79 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 forts & heritage, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Leadville?

    Fairview Hill, about 2 km by road; Carbonate Hill (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Leadville?

    Diamond Lake Dam, about 8 km by road; Sugarloaf Dam (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Leadville?

    Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad, about 1 km by road; Villa Shaft (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Leadville?

    Start in Leadville, visit Healy House Museum & Dexter Cabin, then Mosquito Pass, then Dyer Mountain, then Gemini Peak, then West Sheridan, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Leadville?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Leadville

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Leadville’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Leadville on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.