So awesome! Guide did a great job and the cocoa station was amazing too. Views were incredible and…read moregot to see dog sledding too! Thank you for amazing memories!

In spite of the lack of snow, the trail was maintained by the workers shoveling snow into the path…read more The Belgian draft horses are very impressive. The staff was well organized and friendly. our sleigh driver entertained us with interesting stories about the history of the area.

This place is really cool. So glad Breckenridge has invested in preserving history. Absolutely an…read moreamazing sawmill. Most people would overlook, but I grew up with it, all my relatives previous to me did it for a living. I was forced to as a kid, needless to say at the time a hated it. But I didn't really appreciate being forced to work with my hands. I wanted to play basketball. Anyway this place and the other location has some truly amazing historical items, just down the road from the sawmill. Come visit

We did the Lomax Mine Tour and we loved learning about Breck's mining history and panning for gold…read more I came out with 5-7 gold pieces. Some were flake to slightly large than flake size. Depending on the guide you will get a long or short tour

Cute little railroads "park" for kids with a playground and picnic benches too. Great for little…read morekids. Right next to the ice rink and the base of the hike to the troll. Easy walk from the Marriott, take you little kids!

The park is pretty good, but the playground is geared to maybe age 10 and under. There was a gold…read moremine entrance that looked fun for a photo, but some entitled group camped out inside for lunch so nobody could enter it for like a half an hour. Other than that, there are some train cars and engines, a few play structures, a building (assuming it had a bathroom and information inside, but was closed), and there was a teepee there I'm the woods. My kid had fun and I'd stop in again after we visit the troll next time.

We had a GREAT time panning for gold at Lomax Placer Gulch!!!! WONDERFUL guides who taught us SO…read moreMUCH about the gold rush history in Breckenridge and life as a miner. And super instructive and patient as they helped us pan for gold. We both found a gold flake, and I also found a garnet, too! And several beautiful quartz stones. You get to keep everything you find! What a fantastic way to spend a couple of hours while in the area! And your financial support helps keep this type of active-museum around and not developed into more condos, etc. Highly, highly recommend!

Great educational experience. Recommend if driving from Colorado Springs, take the scenic route…read morethrough woodland park using SH-67.

Easy stop on the way to/from Denver. The tour was short enough to keep my kids interested, and the…read moreguide was adept at explaining in a way that kept everyone interested. We loved feeding the chipmunks that scampered around the entrance of the mine with seeds from the gift store. Panning for gold was also fun for my kids,

This is an amazing place. Oldest, and highest elevation,…read more standing synagogue west of the Mississippi. Construction & Dedication on Rosh Hashanah, 1884. 10,152 ft elevation, difficult to bake a good Challah.

The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and the building is a beautiful and well-restored piece of…read moreJewish history. While a very small Jewish community remains in Leadville, the town was once home to a thriving community. Why they came, what the did, what institutions they built, etc capture the history of Jews in America. The place is small, so the visit won't take long, but it is well worth it.

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.

Whether it's Summer or Winter Guanella pass is your gateway to fun…read more Hike to Bierstadt? Maybe traverse over to Evans. Backpack to Abyss lake? Snowshoe or Alpine ski up to the parking lot? So much to do. So close to Denver Throw in a nice stop at Georgetown for a Drink or Meal Highly recommended

Guanella Pass is one of the most beautiful and breath taking mountain passes in Colorado…read more Especially in fall when the leaves on the Aspens start to turn. There are snow capped mountains, rivers, streams, lakes, camping areas and places you just have to see to believe. There are points that are even above tree line and that is always magical as not many places in the USA are at an altitude that is higher than trees can grow. From Denver, it's only a 125 round trip and is the perfect sightseeing day trip. For those of us that enjoy motorcycles, this mountain pass is absolute heaven. So many twisties that you never want for to end. This is a true photographers paradise and if you love fall scenery, get up there as fast as possible. It's simply an incredible place that has to be seen in person to be understood.

I wish we could post some of our amazing pictures here. Dave Lively is an incredible tour guide…read morewho has a keen knowledge of the history surrounding the park and also a unique family connection. Be sure to book this tour in 2020 if you can.

Dave gave us an amazing tour of Rocky Mountain National Park. He taught us history and helped us…read morelearn all about the beautiful scenery in the park. He gave insight and shared stories that will truly enhance our understanding and visits to the park. We appreciate all the time he took to answer our questions, take our pictures, and show us amazing scenery. We highly recommend his tours to anyone wanting to learn more about and enjoy Rocky Mountain National Park.

We booked the 2-hour snowmobile tour for 10 a.m., and it was such a great experience! Our guide,…read moreBridget, was amazing--patient, fun, and very knowledgeable. The 2 hours include both the actual ride and instructions on how to use the equipment. I suggest booking a morning time slot, as the snow tends to be softer and easier to navigate. Arrive at least 15-30 minutes before your reservation to ensure you have enough time to prep your gear. The snowmobiles also have handle warmers, which was a nice touch! What the company provides (free, if needed): * Snow bibs * Helmet * Snow boots What you should bring: * Snow goggles * Snow gloves * Balaclava mask

Such an amazing experience dog sledding. Our instructor Baker was amazing and made me feel so…read moreconfident riding the sled (I was terrified to drive it). His instructions and guidance were great. My boyfriend and I enjoyed talking to him between the rides as well. You can tell he loved his job and cared for the pack. Of course the dogs were so beautiful and were so loving. The only downfall is leaving them. Hard not to feel like that if you're a dog lover! Overall, 100/10 experience. Worth every single penny.