Leadville, Colorado

Leadville is a quaint historic town, advertising itself proudly as the country's highest inhabited town at 10,152 feet. It possesses a decided western air, and its heritage as a mining town is evident all along the main street as well as with the mining museums. Most buildings are originals from the 1800s but well maintained and fully functioning, and its citizenry are charming and welcoming. Nearly every weekend hosts some event to draw tourists -- from 100 mile endurance runs to movie festivals to bike races and, my personal favorite, the annual "Get your ass over the pass race," where a runner has to race over the pass while holding the lead to his burro.





Local businesses capitalize on word-play in their advertising...




... and also display a sense of humor on inside signage.