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GAS PRICES GOT YOU DOWN? HEAD TO LEADVILLE AND TWIN LAKES FOR AFFORDABLE FUN THIS SUMMER
17 free or low-cost ways to have fun in one of the state’s most scenic destinations
LEADVILLE, Colo. (May 29, 2008) — Gas prices got you down? Head to Leadville and Twin Lakes for an affordable summer getaway. In addition to reasonably priced lodging and dining options, here are some free and low-cost ways to enjoy a memorable vacation in one of the state’s most scenic destinations:
1. Hike, bike or rollerblade on the paved 12.5-mile Mineral Belt Trail (free)
2. Take the Historical Walking Tour through the 70-square blocks of Leadville’s National Landmark Historic District of Victorian Architecture (free)
3. Get buzzed by a hummingbird while taking in the incredible scenery (free)
4. Tour the nation’s second-oldest Federal Fish Hatchery (free)
5. Sit back and relax while the sound of a clear mountain stream washes away
your worries (free)
6. Hike to the Interlaken Hotel in Twin Lakes, a popular destination in the 1880s (free)
7. Climb one or both of Colorado’s highest peaks, Mt. Massive and Mt. Elbert, both reaching more than 14,400’ into the sky (free)
8. Hike or bike some of the state’s most scenic trails, including the portions of the Colorado Trail and Continental Divide Trail (free)
9. Find out how many times you can cross the Continental Divide in one day (free)
10. Grab your binoculars and go bird watching (free)
11. Enjoy parades, live music and entertainment on Independence Day as well as during the annual Boom Days celebration, Aug. 1-3 (free)
12. Bike or drive the Route of the Silver Kings, a 20-square-mile historic mining district surrounding Leadville (free)
13. Tour Camp Hale, training site of the 10th Mountain Division during World War II (free)
14. Watch for wildlife (free)
15. See more stars at night than you’ve ever seen before (free)
16. Take your kids or grandkids fishing (free for kids 16 and younger; $9 for an adult day pass)
17. Learn about Leadville’s history as one of America’s longest-lived boomtowns through any of six museums (each offers admission at less than $10 per person; many offer group, child and senior discounts)
And if that’s not enough, pick up a copy of What to Do Vail magazine and find the coupon for $20 in free gas with one night’s lodging at participating lodges. Call 888-532-3845 for more information.
Leadville and Twin Lakes are located in the center of the state, just 103 miles west of Denver and 129 miles northwest of Colorado Springs — making it a one-tank trip for many. All of the highways in Lake County are part of the Top of the Rockies Scenic and Historic Byway, which makes getting there a treat in itself.
Leadville, North America’s highest city, and nearby Twin Lakes, are known for breathtaking scenery, affordable prices and rich history. The area also offers nearly unlimited opportunities for outdoor recreation.
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About Leadville and Twin Lakes
Leadville, the highest incorporated city in North America, is located in the geographic center of Colorado, 103 miles west of Denver and 129 miles northwest of Colorado Springs, on US Highway 24, part of the Top of the Rockies Scenic and Historic Byway. Once one of America’s richest, longest-lived and bawdiest mining boomtowns, 70 square blocks of the downtown area has been designated as a National Historic Landmark of Victorian architecture. Activities include skiing, fishing, camping, golfing, hiking, whitewater rafting, four-wheeling, biking, museums, historical tours and train rides. Nearby Twin Lakes, located 15 minutes from Leadville at the eastern entrance to Independence Pass, is also a National Historic District and a popular summer destination for camping, boating, hiking and fishing. Go to VisitLeadvilleColorado.com for more information.
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