Real Gold Mine Tour with, gold panning and more

Overview

Discover the authentic and captivating Country Boy Mine on this exciting and educational tour. Dating back to 1887, Country Boy Mine offers a unique opportunity to explore the history of mining towns in the olden days. This interactive tour allows you to delve into the fascinating world of mining in Breckenridge, with the only real open mine in the area. Recently recognized by Michelin Green Guide as one of the Top Experiences in Colorado!

As part of your visit, you will also have the chance to try your hand at gold panning. Learn the techniques utilized by prospectors and experience the thrill of discovering gold for yourself (and keep your GOLD).

During the summer months, spend some quality time with our friendly burros, who love to roam around the site. These adorable miniature donkeys will bring a smile to your face as you pet and feed them.

Tour Includes:
• 1,000 Foot Underground Gold Mine Tour
• Gold Panning
• Slide the Ore Chute
• Burros
• Historic Walk

City: Breckenridge

Sun 29 Jun

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Starting at $47.00

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Sun 29 Jun

Starting at $47.00

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 (729)

Gail C

Aug 2011

We had a group of 4 children and 5 adults who all found this 45 minute tour extremely interesting and educational. The children were fascinated by the walk through the Country Boy Mine with a guide who looked like a real miner but knew the history well. He engaged the kids with fascinating and true stories about the miners and how they mined for gold. The adults all enjoyed learning about our amazing mining past and how rugged our early settlers and miners were at that time. Plus we all had fun panning for gold in the river that flowed just outside the mine! This tour really gave us a true understanding of our history...we would definitely do it again!!

seenitChicago

Aug 2011

There were some very enthusiastic reviews for this activity, and so we went. I don't know what I was expecting, but maybe I'm just not the gold mine enthusiast the other reviewers seem to be. The location is great, you can imagine it as it must have been in its heyday. Our guide was enthusiastic and fun. Maybe it was our group, which included two crying boys whose mother insisted they do the tour, and a bunch of retirees with a LOT of questions. It is chilly in the mine! Be prepared. We used the raincoats offered too, as the mine is very leaky near the end. You are in the mine for about a half hour and it is a constant 45 degrees year round in the mine. This tour is entertaining and easy if you are in the Breckenridge/Keystone/Dillon area looking for an easy diversion.

skalten

Aug 2011

Pretty neat to trek 1000' in to an abandoned gold mine. Plenty of room to stand and walk but don't go if you get claustrophobia because you do go back well beyond sight of the opening. And they turn the lights off for fun :) Interesting facts and entertaining guide. Petting the burros and panning for gold after were fun, even for the big kids. Wear long pants and long sleeves, it is 45 degrees at the heart of the mountain. Great rainy-day activity or a fill-in after a day of hiking, biking or rafting.