Twin Lakes guidebook
Sightseeing
Drive to Aspen on Independence pass in the Summer and Fall (May 31 - Mid November). Very beautiful mountain drive not for the feint of heart. There are drop offs and narrow mountain roads but the views are worth it!
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Independence Pass
Drive to Aspen on Independence pass in the Summer and Fall (May 31 - Mid November). Very beautiful mountain drive not for the feint of heart. There are drop offs and narrow mountain roads but the views are worth it!
If you want to see some amazing views of Buena Vista and do some easy rock scrambling.
Turtle Rock Campground
If you want to see some amazing views of Buena Vista and do some easy rock scrambling.
River Runners at the Royal Gorge
44641 US-50Best Rafting Company
Best Train in Colorado! 2 hour ride out and back. Grab a pizza from High Mountain Pies and bring it with you on the ride or order food and drink while on board. Great for families.
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Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad Co
326 E 7th StBest Train in Colorado! 2 hour ride out and back. Grab a pizza from High Mountain Pies and bring it with you on the ride or order food and drink while on board. Great for families.
Top of the Rockies Zip Line
6492 CO-91Red Cliff
Beautiful Scenic Drive, End it in Minturn and have lunch or dinner.
Cottonwood Pass
Scenic Drive
Ghost Town that is nice to visit before Mt Princeton Hot Springs. Be sure to give yourself 2 hours (1 to drive in and 1 to drive out).
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Saint Elmo
Ghost Town that is nice to visit before Mt Princeton Hot Springs. Be sure to give yourself 2 hours (1 to drive in and 1 to drive out).
Rent Bike, eBikes, or walk the 12 mile loop trail. It goes into the mining district and has beautiful views and many historic markers.
Mineral Belt Green
Mineral Belt GreenRent Bike, eBikes, or walk the 12 mile loop trail. It goes into the mining district and has beautiful views and many historic markers.
Food scene
Our favorite restaurant to eat at in town. We like the wings, burgers, steak, and French Dip.
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Tennessee Pass Cafe
222 Harrison AveOur favorite restaurant to eat at in town. We like the wings, burgers, steak, and French Dip.
Great Pizza! Eat there in the backyard and watch the sunset over Mt Elbert and Mt Massive.
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High Mountain Pies
115 W 4th StGreat Pizza! Eat there in the backyard and watch the sunset over Mt Elbert and Mt Massive.
Go for Bacon Wrapped Tenderloin Sun-Thurs and Prime Rib on Friday and Saturday. We love going there for reasonably priced prime rib on the weekends
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Quincys Steak & Spirits
416 Harrison AveGo for Bacon Wrapped Tenderloin Sun-Thurs and Prime Rib on Friday and Saturday. We love going there for reasonably priced prime rib on the weekends
We love to go here for Soft Serve Ice Cream and Milkshakes. They serve bar food (burgers, fried chicken tenders, fries) as well.
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Wild Bill's Restaurant
200 Harrison AveWe love to go here for Soft Serve Ice Cream and Milkshakes. They serve bar food (burgers, fried chicken tenders, fries) as well.
Go here for drinks and food (if you get there before the kitchen closes at 6pm). The food is fantastic and the service is always with a smile.
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The Legendary Silver Dollar Saloon
315 Harrison AveGo here for drinks and food (if you get there before the kitchen closes at 6pm). The food is fantastic and the service is always with a smile.
Our favorite Mexican restaurant out of all the places in Leadville (including the food truck). Right next to Safeway, the service is fast. We love the asada tacos, tres leches cake, and authentic Mexican drinks. They also serve burgers and fries which are also really good!
tacos la mina. tacos, tortas , hamburger Leadville Co.
102 Mountain View DriveOur favorite Mexican restaurant out of all the places in Leadville (including the food truck). Right next to Safeway, the service is fast. We love the asada tacos, tres leches cake, and authentic Mexican drinks. They also serve burgers and fries which are also really good!
City on a Hill Coffee & Espresso
508 Harrison AveGreat Coffee and Pastries! Open till 3pm
Best Philly Cheese steak and sandwich shop around! Mike is the nicest and they serve it up hot and fast. Prices are also reasonable. No frills sub joint.
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Biggies
234 US-24Best Philly Cheese steak and sandwich shop around! Mike is the nicest and they serve it up hot and fast. Prices are also reasonable. No frills sub joint.
Go here for a fancy dinner. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Service is always impeccable. Dress up or go straight from skiing, they will serve you no matter your dress.
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Frisco Wine Merchant
20 W Madison StGo here for a fancy dinner. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Service is always impeccable. Dress up or go straight from skiing, they will serve you no matter your dress.
Whole Foods Market
261 Lusher CtLove to shop here when we are in the area.
Great No Frills Diner Style Breakfast joint. Usually less wait time than Bread + Salt.
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Jan's Restaurant
304 US Hwy 24 NGreat No Frills Diner Style Breakfast joint. Usually less wait time than Bread + Salt.
Get here early in the summer if you don't want to wait an hour. The food is delicious and worth the wait. We love their breakfast burritos.
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Bread+Salt
418 US Highway 24 NorthGet here early in the summer if you don't want to wait an hour. The food is delicious and worth the wait. We love their breakfast burritos.
All Vegan Restaurant Serving Breakfast and Lunch. Also has a delicious bakery.
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Golden Burro Cafe & Lounge
710 Harrison AveAll Vegan Restaurant Serving Breakfast and Lunch. Also has a delicious bakery.
House Rock Kitchen
421 E Main StFresh Baked Bread, Wholesome Soups and Sandwiches, FroYo Bar, Outdoor seating, we love anything using their bread here! You can just buy the bread and take it home to eat with some cheese.
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Simple Eatery & Spoon It Up
402 E Main StFresh Baked Bread, Wholesome Soups and Sandwiches, FroYo Bar, Outdoor seating, we love anything using their bread here! You can just buy the bread and take it home to eat with some cheese.
Best Chinese food in the area. Prefer this over the Leadville restaurant. For best taste, you should eat at the restaurant.
Jade Garden
US Highway 24 NorthBest Chinese food in the area. Prefer this over the Leadville restaurant. For best taste, you should eat at the restaurant.
Before & After
612 Harrison AvenueQuiet Upscale Bar with light food and well made drinks.
City/town information
Leadville
2 Mile High City, Lots of restaurants, shopping, views and more!
Hiking
Hard Trail to go on but worthwhile if you want to hike in the forest. It goes along the Arkansas River and there is a beautiful bridge at the beginning near the parking lot if you just want to do photos.
Willis Gulch Trailhead
Colorado 82Hard Trail to go on but worthwhile if you want to hike in the forest. It goes along the Arkansas River and there is a beautiful bridge at the beginning near the parking lot if you just want to do photos.
Moderate Hike 4.7 miles round trip, not a lot of elevation gain and views of the lake and Mt. Elbert the entire way.
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Interlaken Historic Resort
Moderate Hike 4.7 miles round trip, not a lot of elevation gain and views of the lake and Mt. Elbert the entire way.
5 minutes from the house! Hike the tallest mountain in Colorado! Be sure to start at 5am if you plan to summit. Summer storms make it sketchy if you don't summit by 2pm or so.
Mt. Elbert East Ridge Trailhead
5 minutes from the house! Hike the tallest mountain in Colorado! Be sure to start at 5am if you plan to summit. Summer storms make it sketchy if you don't summit by 2pm or so.
Beautiful Trail that goes along a creek in the pine and aspen forest. Not much elevation change and a truly moderate trail. 10 miles out and back if you want to see meadows and mountains. Lots of Wildflowers in the Summer.
Pine Creek Trailhead
Road 388Beautiful Trail that goes along a creek in the pine and aspen forest. Not much elevation change and a truly moderate trail. 10 miles out and back if you want to see meadows and mountains. Lots of Wildflowers in the Summer.
Hope Pass
Waterton ValleyPart of the Leadville 100 route. Very difficult trail with beautiful views.
La Plata Gulch Trailhead
Colorado 82Difficult Trailhead to 14er that has some scrambling at the top.
Ski Resorts
Ski Cooper
232 Co Rd 29Closest Ski Resort
Monarch Mountain
123 N F StLocal Ski Resort
Copper Mountain
Closest Ikon Pass Mountain
Beaver Creek
Closest Epic Pass Ski Resort
Hot Springs
Book a Private Soak and romantic Dinner or go for a public pool ticket. This is the best hot springs in the area and has beautiful views of the chalk cliffs. The food is great in their restaurant as well.
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Mount Princeton Historic Bath House & Hot Springs
15870 Co Rd 162Book a Private Soak and romantic Dinner or go for a public pool ticket. This is the best hot springs in the area and has beautiful views of the chalk cliffs. The food is great in their restaurant as well.
More Natural Hotsprings with minerals in the water. Not as scenic as Mt Princeton but go here for the healing minerals in the water.
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Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn & Spa
18999 Co Rd 306More Natural Hotsprings with minerals in the water. Not as scenic as Mt Princeton but go here for the healing minerals in the water.