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)

gwengweed

Jul 2011

My six year old and 14 year old both loved it. Our guide was excellent and Betsy who checked us in was knowledgeable and fantastic. Blizzard the dog was sweet too! They really help you to understand what mining was like years ago and ensure you feel safe and have some fun. My 6 year old loved panning for gold after (got a little wet which was oked by me first) :) Warning - Chuting the chute at age 41 - well maybe I should have thought twice about that - but it was fun! :)

HeidiKB

Jul 2011

The tour and tour guide were excellent - the guide was very knowledgable and entertaining. The mine's history is fascinating, as are the pieces of equipment that were found in the mine when it was reopened to create this tour experience. I recommend this to families, couples, friends vacationing with each other. Visitors to the mine are also able to pan for gold after the tour. It was explained that gold is still regularly found while panning in the nearby stream. The experience looked like a lot of fun for kids, especially since there are burros nearby! The only downside to the tour was that a baby (less than a year) was brought into the mine, but had to be quickly taken out because when the baby started to cry, it echoed throughout the mine shaft and made the tour guide hard to hear - even amongst close quarters. So maybe think twice if you have a child who can't walk on his or her own - I'd use that as a guide on judging whether your kids are old enough.

MASKK

Jul 2011

we took a group of six adults and three children, ranging in age from 6 to 12, to see the mine four 3:00 PM tour. It was nicely set up, with things to see and do before you went on the tour. The tour itself was a bit disappointing -- some in our groups had been on much more impressive mine tours elsewhere in Colorado and in Europe. That said, you got a good sense of what life would have been like. Our daughter, who is six years old, was a bit frightened especially when the guide turned off all the lights without warning in the middle of the tour. The kids especially liked panning for gold and going down the chute. Great to do in the afternoon when the weather gets cloudy since it is a more indoor focused activity.