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Country Boy Mine
Breckenridge, CO | leisure | 1.5 to 2.5 hours
Country Boy Mine opened in 1887 and is one of the oldest and most famous gold mines in Colorado, tucked in French Gulch just east of downtown Breckenridge. Guided tours walk 1,000 feet into the original tunnel where guides explain hard-rock mining, the life of a silver-and-gold miner, and the geology that built the Tenmile Range. Above ground, guests can pan for gold and gemstones, ride a 55-foot mining slide, visit the burros and chickens, and picnic on the 20-acre grounds. Great for families.
Activity Level: leisure
Costs: Adult = $30, Child = $22, additional activities varyDuration: 1.5 to 2.5 hours
Open Hours
- Sunday10:00am - 4:00pm
- Monday10:00am - 4:00pm
- Tuesday10:00am - 4:00pm
- Wednesday10:00am - 4:00pm
- Thursday10:00am - 4:00pm
- Friday10:00am - 4:00pm
- Saturday10:00am - 4:00pm
*Hours subject to change.
Visit the company's website for current details.
Email: info@countryboymine.com
Phone: (720) 458-5387
542 French Gulch Rd, Breckenridge, CO 80424, USA
Overview
Country Boy Mine opened in 1887 and is one of the oldest and most famous gold mines in Colorado, tucked in French Gulch just east of downtown Breckenridge. Guided tours walk 1,000 feet into the original tunnel where guides explain hard-rock mining, the life of a silver-and-gold miner, and the geology that built the Tenmile Range. Above ground, guests can pan for gold and gemstones, ride a 55-foot mining slide, visit the burros and chickens, and picnic on the 20-acre grounds. Great for families.
Activity Type: leisure
Costs: Adult = $30, Child = $22, additional activities vary
Duration: 1.5 to 2.5 hours
Country Boy Mine opened in 1887 and is one of the oldest and most famous gold mines in Colorado, tucked in French Gulch just east of downtown Breckenridge. Guided tours walk 1,000 feet into the original tunnel where guides explain hard-rock mining, the life of a silver-and-gold miner, and the geology that built the Tenmile Range. Above ground, guests can pan for gold and gemstones, ride a 55-foot mining slide, visit the burros and chickens, and picnic on the 20-acre grounds. Great for families.
Activity Level: leisure
Costs: Adult = $30, Child = $22, additional activities varyDuration: 1.5 to 2.5 hours
Open Hours
- Sunday10:00am - 4:00pm
- Monday10:00am - 4:00pm
- Tuesday10:00am - 4:00pm
- Wednesday10:00am - 4:00pm
- Thursday10:00am - 4:00pm
- Friday10:00am - 4:00pm
- Saturday10:00am - 4:00pm
*Hours subject to change.
Visit the company's website for current details.
Email: info@countryboymine.com
Phone: (720) 458-5387
542 French Gulch Rd, Breckenridge, CO 80424, USA
Overview
Country Boy Mine opened in 1887 and is one of the oldest and most famous gold mines in Colorado, tucked in French Gulch just east of downtown Breckenridge. Guided tours walk 1,000 feet into the original tunnel where guides explain hard-rock mining, the life of a silver-and-gold miner, and the geology that built the Tenmile Range. Above ground, guests can pan for gold and gemstones, ride a 55-foot mining slide, visit the burros and chickens, and picnic on the 20-acre grounds. Great for families.
Activity Type: leisure
Costs: Adult = $30, Child = $22, additional activities vary
Duration: 1.5 to 2.5 hours
Inhaven Insights
Underground Mine Tour
Walk 1,000 feet into an original 1887 gold mine tunnel with a hard-rock mining guide.
Historic Grounds
20 acres with burros, a 55-foot ore-cart slide, gold panning, and a historic blacksmith shop.
Book Ahead
Tours sell out in summer; book online in advance and dress warm as the mine stays near 40F.
Inhaven Insights
What's great
Underground Mine Tour
Walk 1,000 feet into an original 1887 gold mine tunnel with a hard-rock mining guide.
What's unique
Historic Grounds
20 acres with burros, a 55-foot ore-cart slide, gold panning, and a historic blacksmith shop.
What's worth knowing
Book Ahead
Tours sell out in summer; book online in advance and dress warm as the mine stays near 40F.
