Breckenridge Trip Overview
A fun and historical mine tour in Breckenridge’s only real open mine. Learn more about mining towns in the old days. Includes gold panning. In the summer we have two burros (miniature donkeys) who love to roam around and enjoy being petted and being fed! Search for YOUR fortune by gold panning the ore rich river. Kids (and adults!) can enjoy the ore chute slide and walk round the historic site.
Gold Rush Experience includes:
• Gold Mine Tour (Go 1000 feet underground)
• Gold Panning
• Slide the Ore Chute
• Burros
• Historic Walk
Additional Info
Duration: 60 to 120 minutes
Starts: Breckenridge, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Breckenridge, Colorado, United States
A fun and historical mine tour in Breckenridge’s only real open mine. Learn more about mining towns in the old days. Includes gold panning. In the summer we have two burros (miniature donkeys) who love to roam around and enjoy being petted and being fed! Search for YOUR fortune by gold panning the ore rich river. Kids (and adults!) can enjoy the ore chute slide and walk round the historic site.
Gold Rush Experience includes:
• Gold Mine Tour (Go 1000 feet underground)
• Gold Panning
• Slide the Ore Chute
• Burros
• Historic Walk
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Stop At: Rocky Mountains, CO
In the midst of the majestic Rocky Mountains, the Country Boy Mine was one of the largest and most famous gold mines in Breckenridge, Colorado. Today, we invite you to visit the Country Boy Mine and enjoy the many activities the mine has to offer. Join us for a mine tour into a real gold mine at this historic restored mining site. While at the mine you can also gold pan, pet the burros, slide down the 55 foot ore chute, explore the authentic mine site, view the exhibits and equipment that were used in the mine and visit the general store. The Country Boy Mine has been offering mine tours for over 20 years. The Country Boy Mine is located 2 miles from downtown Breckenridge in Summit County, Colorado.
Duration: 1 hour
