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Colorado is filled with stunning small towns across the state, destinations that offer a quiet beauty by letting the natural scenery, friendly atmosphere and unique attractions shine bright enough to draw you in and experience something you may not get in a bigger, bustling city.
According to a list compiled by AFAR, the "most charming small town" in all of Colorado is Leadville, praised for its beautiful views, mountain culture, and outdoor activities like hiking and skiing.
Here's what the site had to say about the most charming small town in the state:
"Situated between Colorado's Mount Elbert and the appropriately named Mount Massive, Leadville defines mountain-town culture. Miles of hiking, biking, and groomed cross-country trails keep people moving despite the 10,000-foot altitude — which makes it one of the highest incorporated cities in North America. [...] With the most museums per capita in the state, including the House with the Eye Museum and the National Mining Hall of Fame, the town takes pride in its history, long drawing wealth-seekers, adventure-hounds, and gunslingers — such as Doc Holliday, Unsinkable Molly Brown, and 'Baby Doe' Tabor. The names of future millionaires and scandalmongers also show up on the buildings of historic downtown and in the monikers of rooms at 19th-century hotel Freight."
See the full list at AFAR.com to read up on the most charming small town in every state. Check out our previous coverage to see which Colorado town was named the "most underrated" in the entire state.