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Leadville National Fish Hatchery

2844 Colo. 300, Leadville, CO
719/486-0189
Ranked #9 of 15 attractions in Leadville
4.5 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Traveler Description: The Leadville National Fish Hatchery was established in 1889: at 117 years old, it is the second-oldest National Fish Hatchery in existence.  It was... more »
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Copper Mountain, Colorado
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

The Fish Hatchery is the site of the Hotel where the Unsinkable Molly Brown enjoyed her honeymoon. Above the Fish Hatchery is the trail to Mount Massive summit. http://summitcountyvoice.com/2011/11/07/colorado-exploring-mt-massive/ More

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Leadville, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012

Fun visit, especially for kids. Do your family a favor and make this part of your trip. The smiles on kids faces when they see all the fish is awesome! Not my kids but just watching other folks kids there and the joy the experience in a short visit is cool. And can learn where they come from and how... More

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Dillon, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2012

This trout hatchery is relatively small, but located in a beautiful setting near Mt Massive. More

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Western PA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 22, 2009

This was pretty neat, it was my first time to a fish hatchery since I was a kid. The self guided/reading tour is pretty neat. I wish I would be able to go when the inside hatchery area is full of fish. Only 2 bays had baby fish in. Nice relaxing area to check out. Wish I would have taken... More

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Leadville, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 4, 2006
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The Fish Hatchery was one of the first places I visited when I moved to Leadville a year ago. The main reason I moved here was the mountains; now that I was here, I found that I didn’t know where to go to really get to them, without embarking on a serious backpacking trip. I just wanted an introduction to... More

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