Argo Gold Mine and Mill

Argo Mill and Tunnel

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(1.7K) · Historical landmark in Idaho Springs, United States
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Experience the wonder of ingenuity, technology, and entrepreneurial spirit that is the Argo Mill & Tunnel with a guided walking tour. Situated in Historic …

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Sep 21, 2024
Tour Guide Dylan was very knowledgeable and has been prospecting for gold himself for many years… Who better to learn from! Awesome gold mine and incredible history. Definitely a must see!!Full review by Carl Tuttle
Aug 6, 2024
Hi To whom it may concern, I would like to file a complaint against your company and manager Dustin. After driving out to the mine. I was asking questions about the lack of communication on the websFull review by Andrew Kolhonen
Jul 7, 2024
this is my home i am in love with every second I am there I don't want to go to my actual home I just want to be there every second of my lifeFull review by Dyillan Deevlin
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Facts

Located:2517 Riverside Dr., Idaho Springs, Colorado
Area:20 acres (8.1 ha)
Construction completed:1893
Architect:Multiple

Questions & answers

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Do we have to make a reservation, or can we take a tour, the day of/when we get there?
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I would reserve to be safe. If there is room you can do a walk in.
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Is this tour accessible? I have a mobility scooter.
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No. There are several set of steps that we went up and down. The outdoor section of the tour is accessible, but going inside the mill is not.
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Do you actually go down in the tunnel? Will I get claustrophobic?
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Hell there. You walk into it, is a more accurate description. It’s a tunnel bored into the side of a hill. It’s spacious and well lit with a solid walking path. You will go 110’ in. There is a sturdy …
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Hell there. You walk into it, is a more accurate description. It’s a tunnel bored into the side of a hill. It’s spacious and well lit with a solid walking path. You will go 110’ in. There is a sturdy wooden deck outside that you can stay on if you do not wish to go in.
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We'd like to pan for gold AND gems. Is this possible on 1 tour?
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I don't think that gems are a part of the panning activity at the ARGO mine; just gold. Of course it's a simulated and staged activity meant to give the visitor an idea of the patience …
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I don't think that gems are a part of the panning activity at the ARGO mine; just gold. Of course it's a simulated and staged activity meant to give the visitor an idea of the patience which was required of those who did it for a living during the gold rush. Have fun!
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We'd like to pan for gold AND gems. Is this possible?
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Yes, you are allowed to pan in the nearby river. They also teach you how to pan there at the museum with bags of sand that contain about 4 small gold nuggets.
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