We needed a little R&R get-a-way. So, we decided to re-visit the small former silver mining town of Leadville, Colorado because we had passed through it several times over the years, but never had the time to explore it fully. This time we stayed in a small rented house called Holly House just outside of town.

Leadville was founded in 1877 by mine owners Horace Tabor, husband of Elizabeth "Baby Doe" Tabor, and August Meyer at the start of the Colorado Silver Boom. At 10,152 ft. altitude, it is ths highest elevation city in the United States.

We knew it was a quaint and interesting town with a 150-year rich history and was home to the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum. In addition, we could visit the local train station that gives sceninc train rides, get a guided tour of the famous Matchless Mine, with the original cabin home of the infamous Mrs. Elizabeth "Baby Doe" Tabor. Plus, it had a couple of great local restaurants, Treeline Kitchen and Quincy's Tavern.

So, we hope you enjoy all the pictures we took on our little trip to Leadville.

Cathy & Joe R.