What's New In Leadville-Twin Lakes

Great Eats, Drinks & Toys

Ale Yak Beer Garden with sunset over mountains in background

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Ready to eat, drink, and play? Leadville-Twin Lakes, Colorado, has you covered! Here are four new businesses where you can do just that. Come check them out this fall.


Eat & Drink


Ale Yak Food & Beer Garden 

2017 1/2 Poplar Street in Leadville, next to the Columbine Inn & Suites


Pull up a picnic table at the Ale Yak Food & Beer Garden for delicious brews, tasty hot food from HotHeads Chicken, and one of the best views in town. Check our Facebook page for frequent celebrations and programs like yoga and qigong. Open through Oct. 22, 2024, and again May 2025.


Glass of mead in front of Cloud City modern mead taproom

Photo: @CloudCityMead



Cloud City Modern Mead Taproom

609 D Hwy. 24, Leadville


Visit the new “Honey Hole” taproom to sample refreshing mead, one of the world’s oldest alcoholic beverages, made from honey. Try Cloud City’s many varieties, such as lehua blossom (off-dry), Palisade peach with Colorado honey (dry), and ginger lavender with edible glitter (semi-sweet). Cloud City also offers non-alcoholic carbonated teas with hops. 


Pots of Mexican food on the stove at the Leadville Grill & Cantina

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The Leadville Grill & Cantina

715 Elm St., Leadville


Reopened and under new ownership, this longtime locals’ favorite features a wide variety of Mexican and Tex Mex dishes. Savor legendary sizzling fajitas, stuffed sopapillas, award-winning margaritas, and much, much more! Order a drink from the original 1938 bar. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Painting of a whimsical mushroom next to display of toys

Photo: Rocky Top Toys and Gifts


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Rocky Top Toys and Gifts

721 Harrison Avenue, Leadville


Here, you can choose from a wide variety of toys, games, and gifts for all ages. From puzzles and Legos to DIY jewelry and craft kits, you’ll find plenty of fun things to enjoy. You can even find consignment Halloween costumes!

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For the Love of Winter

February 5, 2025
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February is the Worst... Not Here

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Ah, February. That special time of year when you can’t remember what it feels like to be warm outdoors and spring is still oh so far away. It’s the worst, right?  At Leadville and Twin Lakes, we invite you to turn that February frown upside down and experience how amazing winter in Colorado can be (yes, even in February).

Ski Cooper: Affordable, Family-Friendly, and Close to Denver

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The Rise of Fat Biking in Leadville: Fun in the Snow

January 2, 2025
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Winter Adventures 101: Trails, Avalanche Safety, and Yes…Your Poop Plan

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Hello outdoor adventurers! Winter fun in Leadville and Twin Lakes starts with knowledge and preparation—let’s make your adventures safe, enjoyable, and unforgettable.

10 Unique Ways to Warm Up this Winter

December 23, 2024
While Leadville-Twin Lakes, Colorado, is known for abundant winter activities, it also offers plenty of great things to do inside. When you need a winter warmup, explore these off-the-beaten-path indoors options!

TOP 12 REASONS TO VISIT LEADVILLE-TWIN LAKES IN 2025

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This year, be sure to visit Leadville and Twin Lakes, Colorado ! Here at the top of the Rockies, you’ll find a wide breadth of things to do outdoors and in our genuine and historic downtowns. While the list of possibilities is nearly endless, here are our top 12 reasons to visit in 2025!

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HOLIDAY EVENTS IN LEADVILLE & TWIN LAKES

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