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10 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Leadville, Colorado

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Runoff Collection Pond from Mine Tailings in Leadville Mining District.

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Leadville's Abandoned Silver Mine

Abandoned silver mine strewn with wrecked and twisted structures.

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At one time this small mining village was the highest town in America but now it sits abandoned while the mine churns on.

National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum

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National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum

An enthusiastically interactive mining museum that won't let black lung ruin the fun.

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Camp Hale Ruins

The remnants of the base where US Army troops learned how to fight in extreme conditions.

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Temple Israel Museum

This fully restored synagogue explores the American Jewish experience along the old frontier.

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House With the Eye Museum

This 19th-century house museum features a horse-drawn hearse and other antique oddities.

The Cookhouse offers unparalleled views of the San Isabel National Forest.

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Tennessee Pass Cookhouse

Hike, ski, or snowshoe to a backcountry yurt that serves up gourmet, four-course dinners.

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The Cookhouse offers unparalleled views of the San Isabel National Forest.

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Tennessee Pass Cookhouse

Hike, ski, or snowshoe to a backcountry yurt that serves up gourmet, four-course dinners.

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