Mollie Kathleen Mine is one of the most unique gold mine tours in the U.S. The mine was constructed in 1891 in “The World’s Greatest Gold Camp”, Cripple Creek. For over seventy years, tours have been given of the mine.
The tour begins with a 1,000-foot vertical descent down the gold mine shaft. From 100 stories beneath the earth’s surface, visitors will learn about the history of underground mining from 1891 to the present day.
Summer Mine Tour
Actual miners will use modern air-powered mining equipment. Gold veins are visible inside the mine. Guests will also take a ride on an air-powered man-trip train. As a bonus, everyone on the tour gets a free gold ore specimen from the mine. Tours last an hour.
In addition to the mine, tour members receive a 10% discount on food at the Hard Rock Diner. Nothing too fancy is served, just good burgers, chicken fingers, and other quick bites to eat. A gift shop offers some souvenirs, from mining books to gem specimens.
Stop by the Cripple Creek Heritage Center for more about Cripple Creek’s mining past.
Details
Address: 9388 Colorado 67, Cripple Creek, CO 80813
Phone: 719-689-2465
Season: early April-late October
Pets: Not permitted on the tour
Website: goldminetours.com