Here are some of our favorite activities that are within one hour of the cabin.

1. Hiking (Climb a 14er (Mt. Elbert, Mt. Sherman, Mt. Massive, La Plata Peak), Hike along the Colorado Trail, Hike the Midland over Haggerman Pass)
2. Four Wheeling ( Mosquito Pass (highest 4x4 pass in Colorado), Hagerman Pass, Weston Pass, Lost Canyon Road)
3. Touring [car roads] (Independence Pass, Cottonwood Lake, Twin Lakes, Vicksburg, Winfield, Stumptown), and other ghost towns,
4. Mineral Belt Trail (Hike or Bicycle)
5. Antique Shopping in Leadville
6. Hot Springs (Cottonwood Hot Springs (our favorite), Mt. Princeton Hot Springs)
7. Golf
8. Fishing
9. Rafting
10. Ride the Train to Climax
11. Take in a performance at the Historic Tabor Opera House
12. Take a Walking Tour of Leadville
13. Go Swimming
14. Visit Healy House and Dexter Cabin
15. Visit the famous Matchless Mine

1. Downhill Skiing (Ski Cooper , Copper Mountain)
2. Crosscountry Skiing (consider Piney Creek Nordic Center)
3. National Mining Museum
4. Hot Springs (see listing under summer activities)
5. Ice Fishing on Turquoise Lake
6. Snow Shoeing
7. Ski to Dinner
8. Snowmobiling
9. Sleigh Rides
10. Sledding/Tubing on Dutch Henri Hill (south end of town at Highway 24 and McWethy Ave)
11. Ice Skating (6th & Leiter Street)

1. Quincys ($7.95 Filet Mignon Sun - Thurs, $9.95 Prime Rib Fri - Sat)
2. Gringos (99 cent hamburgers)
3. Casa Blanca (inexpensive Mexican food)
4. The Grill (New Mexican food)
5. Golden Burro