Working Gold Mine Tour in Georgetown, Colorado
Venture more than 1,000 feet into mining history
Duration
1 hr
Includes
Mine tour, Lights-out demonstration
Highlights
Explore a still-producing mine to see and feel what hard rock mining was like more than 100 years ago. Discover how historic mining methods connect with the work that continues today.
- See working tools, single-jack and double-jack drills, and air-powered "widow-maker" drills
- Examine gold and silver ore specimens and several gold veins
- Experience a lights-out demonstration inside the mine
- Walk inside a stope, a chamber excavated to extract ore
- Discover how miners use modern prospecting technology to continue extracting valuable metals
Cancellation Policy
You'll receive a full refund or credit if you cancel with at least 24 hours' notice, or if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
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FAQs
Allow for possible delays on I-70 due to traffic, weather, accidents, or road construction.
Bring a light jacket—the mine stays at 50°F year-round. Wear footwear suitable for walking on paths with small amounts of mud.
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