Pocahontas, VA: Pocahontas Exhibition Mine & Museum

COST: Adults: $10.00 Children 6-12 years: $8.50 Children 5 years & under: Free HOURS: April 1st – May 27th Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. May 28th – August 31st Wednesday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. … Continue reading

Yermo, CA: Calico Ghost Town

COST: Entrance Fee to the Town Adults: $8.00 Children 6-15 years: $5.00 Children 5 years & under: Free Dogs: $1.00 HOURS: Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed Christmas Day NOTES: *They have various attractions that include shops, a museum, silver mine, railroad, & a mystery shack. *Some activities require … Continue reading

Cripple Creek, CO: Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine Tour

COST: Adults: $20.00 Children 3-12 years: $12.00 Children 2 years & under: Free HOURS: mid April – mid to late May Daily: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. late May – mid September Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. NOTES: *With a tour, you get a free gold ore specimen that … Continue reading

Lead, SD: Black Hills Mining Museum

______________________ COST Seniors: $6.50 Adults: $8.00 Students: $5.00 Seniors: $6.50 Children 5 years & under: Free Family Rate (2 adults & 2 children under 18 years): $20.00 HOURS: May – September Guided Tours, Gold Panning, & Museum Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. October – April Museum Daily: 9:00 a.m. … Continue reading

Tonopah, NV: Tonopah Historic Mining Park

______________________ COST: Adults: $5.00 Children 8 – 17 years: $4.00 Children 7 years & under: FREE Veterans & Active Military: FREE HOURS: Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. NOTES: *Closed on “legal” holidays. *Wear comfortable shoes. *The elevation of the mining park is 6200 feet. Be sure to stay well … Continue reading