This is THE mine tour to take when visiting Colorado. The AAA guide does not rate this a "gem" but should. You will descend into the mine via a 1,000 ft. elevator, sure to bring a little claustrophobia to anyone, but this is the real thing. We had an excellent tour guide who was a 3rd generation miner, nice fellow... more

I'd read reviews of the Mollie Kathleen mine that were glowing, but had to see for myself. The tour was wonderful! Very informative - a great guide. It was a wonderful opportunity to learn how the gold mines began and progressed over the years. more

I enjoyed the tour. My wife would not go. Chris the minerwas our tour guide. more

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit here despite the relative lack of "develpment" of the above ground area and the awful toilet! The mine was fascinating and our guide keen, knowledgeable and polite. The kids loved the ride on the "Manager's bicycle" - something they would never get to experience in the overregulated UK! A definite must for anyone staying in... more

Our family spent Fourth of July week in Colorado. One of our most enjoyable and surprising visits was to the Molly Kathleen Gold Mine in Cripple Creek. A tour l,000 feet underground started with a small mine elevator taking us (adorned in jackets and hard hats) to the bottom. Our knowledgeable and friendly miner guide took us through the underground... more