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    Leadville Railroad

    4.2 (57 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Carrie A.

    I would not recommend bringing dogs or small children on this train until stronger safety policies are in place and enforced. The views were beautiful but our experience was ruined before the train even left the station. After boarding the train and walking to our seats another dog attacked mine. We immediately reported it to staff but the aggressive dog was still allowed to stay on board. We had traveled a long way specifically for this experience and it was extremely disappointing to see staff fail to handle the situation.

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    Great family activity! This train ride allows you to see terrain without the hike. We had 4 generations of family on this trip and this was an experience we could all enjoy equally.

    Humairaa A.

    We decided to randomly purchase the tickets to board the train and don't regret it! Incredible experience, the highlight of our visit to the mountains. We enjoyed hot chocolate as the train chugged along. heated cars, so we were comfortable and relaxed. restrooms were clean and the staff were helpful. We enjoyed hearing the employee talk about the area and the stories of the past. Beautiful views. I recommend!! Especially if you don't feel like skiing or riding the gondola to soak up the views. There are offer coupon codes as well online if your search for them. Worth the money!

    Alisa J.

    My favorite train ride so far! The seats were so comfy and the train was clean for a train. They also have bathrooms (I didn't go to them) the views were incredible and on the way back they let us get out and check out the water tower area which was super nice and a great feature. Everyone was sue or nice and plenty of parking. Tickets are on the pricier side but worth it 100%. Highly recommend!

    Whitney L.

    Cute little train and fun ride! I only gave it a four because it's not quite as nice or as good of views as the surrounding trains, I'll probably wouldn't pay the over $50 to do it again. But we are glad we did it once. Cute little shop with souvenirs, loading the train was very easy. The domestic beer was definitely priced too high at $8 per can. I was going to buy a koozie, it was just a plain yellow Cousy that looked old and dirty and when the guy rang it up, it was $10! So i put it back. The guy checking out I don't feel like really knew what he was doing, each time we went to check out, It was a different price, lol! The train ride was about two hours long. On the way up there is a guy on a microphone telling you about all the history and that was really cool. Once you get to the top, you can get off for 5 to 10 minutes and walk around! Very cool that they allow dogs.

    Michael G.

    Great family train ride. The scenery was amazing with beautiful views and even a stop to look around. The train track is on a side of a mountain that is very secluded with a chance to see wildlife. The conductor and staff are very knowledgeable and tell you all about the history of the town and train. Enjoy!

    Lori D.

    Definitely a must if you are visiting Breckenridge CO. This ride was amazing! Beautiful views. Great history information shared over loud speaker during trip as well. Food and drinks available for purchase onboard but you can also bring your own snacks. When you board choose a seat on the side farthest from the train depot/ticket booth for the best views. Great for all ages. They have a professional photographer who goes through the train and takes pictures of each group traveling together that you can buy at the end of the trip (5x7 prints) that came out great!

    Typical scenery for the ride, with a view of the caboose going uphill
    Stephen P.

    Definitely a great choice when visiting the area, a good way to take in and learn about the area. The guide was informative, engaging, and easy to hear on the speaker system. The scenery is great, though most of the ride essentially follows along 1000 ft above CO-91. There's a 10-minute stop at the turnaround point to stretch your legs, take a quick tour through the engine, and see a historic caboose. While this is a historic rail line, the engine used is diesel, not steam. The cars are a variety of indoor, open-air covered, and entirely open options, with seating arranged for ideal scenic viewing (that is, it's not like normal train seating where one person gets the window seat and the other aisle, but rather seating runs parallel to the side of the cars). On our weekday trip, there was plenty of space to move around and try multiple options / sides; I imagine busy weekends don't have that freedom. Cost is in line with other Colorado historic trains.

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    Robert P.

    Just Wow. We came to Leadville to ride the train and hopefully see some fall colors. The railroad did not disappoint. The green firs and pines, the green to vivid yellow aspens, the snow covered peaks and the bright blue sky were all amazing. The conductor kept up a steady narrative on the way up the mountain. Lots of interesting info and tidbits of lore. They have both enclosed and open seating and it is all awesome. One tip sit on the side of the train that faces the town of Leadville. They call it the downhill side. Way better views on that side. If your in Leadville do not miss the railroad.

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    If you get a chance to ride the Leadville Railroad, don't miss out. The operation is professionally run and easy to navigate. The staff are friendly and welcoming. September is an amazing time with the Aspen trees showing off.

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    Jayden H.

    It was great I absolutely loved it. I went with my Dad and Stepmom on this adventure can I can honestly say this is a really good way to spend a day. The route is Beautiful and it gives you another view of Leadvill. In conclusion this was a great trip.

    Debbie G.

    We have do this train ride many times and Fall is by far the best time of year. From the ticket agents, all the staff on the train as well as the conductor-you all are wonderful and very knowledgeable. Thank you once again for a wonderful trip

    Very uncomfortable seats and view is booked by roof.

    Was a complete rip off. 8 people 1300 bucks for a 35 minutes train ride, 1/2 bag of cookies and warm lemonade. Could have bought tickets at the train center ourself for 30 bucks a piece.

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    We had a fantastic time. Very good conductor and he told us the history of everything in an engaging way"

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    A lot of history with the railroad for which the conductor was very informative, and the scenery is BEAUTIFUL.

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    Yeah, if you want to find out about the frontier days of the gold and silver rush, the mines, the…read moremen/women that forged their way to wealth, fame death and poverty; this is a place to start. Leadville vied against Denver for the capital of Colorado. But the historical events, strategies, travel and the shuffling for rights of control and ownership started right here at Matchless Mine. We did a guided tour and our tour guide was a bit different in his approach to the stories behind the mine and Leadville. Very intriguing the similarity of the women back than and the women of today. They were very prominent in the development of this vast area. Very interesting and grabbing how the lives of these people all entwined to deliver a booming town and it's people. I'd love to spend a little more time but the day was over.

    The Matchless Mine came highly recommended both by the lady at the Leadville Visitor's center and…read morefrom a limited number (3) Yelp reviews. It is about 1 1/2 miles outside downtown Leadville and I think it's over-rated. There are 2 admission prices -- $6 per person ($5 for kids) for the self-guided tour or $10 per person for a guided tour. We were too late for the last guided tour of the day and opted for the $6 self-guided tour. There are 3 or 4 buildings (2 that you can actually walk into) and about 8-10 placards with descriptions of the mining operation and about Baby Doe. One building was the cabin where Baby Doe spent the final years of her life and included some pictures and a copy of her death certificate. You really didn't learn too much about Baby Doe from the displays in the cabin - her story was better told on one of the placards. The other building you could get inside had some displays of old mining equipment and tools but - again - not a whole lot of useful information. You learned more from the signs. Other buildings included a power magazine that you could look into and a couple of non-descript and otherwise unidentified shacks. Maybe the guided tour would have provided more information but by the end of my self-guided tour, I was glad I hadn't paid the extra $4 for the guided tour.

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