Real Gold Mine Tour with, gold panning and more

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

City: Breckenridge

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $38.50

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $38.50

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Gold Panning

All Fees and Taxes

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Rocky Mountains

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (562)

gene_m

Nov 2022

The history is so interesting! Great tour and awesome guide! We had a fantastic time!! Would recommend!!!!

Response from Host

Dec 2022

It's amazing how much the gold miners went through deep in the earth to get gold - and we love showing people our part of that history - thanks so much for coming :)

Troy W

Nov 2022

We had a great time , tour guide was very informative and great with the younger children in the group.

Response from Host

Dec 2022

We're really lucky that our mine is interesting to all ages (GOLD! What isn't interesting bout THAT??) Thank you so much for coming to see us :)

lauraeU4625UJ

Nov 2022

We did the mine tour and the scavenger hunt with our kids 5, 7, and 9. Both were a huge hit! We loved our guides for both. Miner John's enthusiasm is infectious and the whole staff was great.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

We love sharing our 'magic' place in the Rockies - so it makes us very happy if we can give families happy memories together and a fun day out. Thanks so much for writing such a lovely review - it means a lot to all of us