Gold + Silver Mine Tours

Step Into Clear Creek Mining History and Heritage

Venture into the late 1800s and early 1900s by experiencing a Gold or Silver Mine Tour showcasing our unique mining history and heritage. Known as the original four boom towns, our four municipalities offer a wealth of knowledge about the Colorado Gold Rush while local mining tours offer incredible stories of their own and allow you to experience life as it was for a hard rock miner.

Clear Creek County showcases mining history around every turn. Our old mining structures serve as a visual reminder of the American Gold Rush dream, Colorado Gold Rush History, and the living heritage of Clear Creek County, which is waiting to be explored.

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Edgar Experimental Mine

The Edgar Experimental Mine, which is now operated by the Colorado School of Mines and used as an underground classroom, features a half-mile tour of underground mineworks that represent more than 100 years of historic development. However, only groups of 10 or more people are allowed on a given tour.

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Phoenix Gold Mine

When the Phoenix mine reopened in 1980, it became one of the longest family-operated mines in Colorado. During this time, the high-grade Resurrection vein of gold ore was revealed but was left in place. Today you are welcome to see this real-life piece of history and learn why it remains in place.

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Argo Mill and Tunnel

Take a tour of the mighty Argo Mill and Tunnel, which was once known for being the longest mining tunnel in the world at more than 4 miles long. Responsible for more than one hundred million dollars of gold when gold was valued at $18.00 to $35.00 per ounce… Equalling nearly 3 Trillion Dollars in today’s value!

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Capital Prize

When touring the Capital Prize Gold Mine, you can witness an authentic 1860s underground mine shaft, which travels more than 1,000 feet into the mountain rock allowing you to step into a day in the life of a hard rock miner.

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Lebanon + Everett Mines

Enjoy an hour-long walking tour of the Lebanon or Everett Mines, which are accessible only by the Georgetown Loop Railroad. These expansive mining tunnels travel directly below Interstate 70 with lengths from 500 ft of 1,200 ft bored in the 1870s. These mines are well known for silver ore and the Hise Lode discovered by the Lebanon Mining Company.