I guess I had the wrong idea of what the mine tour was going to be so I was disappointed. You suit up in raincoats and hard hats. Then you embark onto the train which is two cars on either side of the engine. You straddle a padded seat which is needed because the ride is very rough. They take... more

I have been twice now. The first visit was four years ago. The breakfast is great-the pancakes are the best and as large as a hubcap. The cook from Georgia knows how to make great food and you can not beat the price! I found the panning for gold a little disappointing this year compared to four years ago. My... more

We were fortunate enough to hit the mine tour on a weekend that they were doing "Dollar Days", meaning my wife and I each got our tickets for one dollar a piece! They also were providing lunch which consisted of a hamburger, chips and soft drink for five dollars, and it may have been one of the best sandwiches we... more

This was a great stop for our family. I was a bit worried at the beginning because the guy who takes the money and gets you geared up for the tour was not friendly. Our guide was great and knowledgeable and you could tell he loved what he was doing. My son (7) was a little scared at first, because... more

What great fun!!! Informative guide that really taught us the history of the mine. Yummy outdoor cafe. Kids really enjoyed the gold panning! more

From the early morning smells of a chuckwagon style breakfast buffet under an open air tent the smells intermingle with the esquisite smells of the San Juan mountains. The smells remind you of a time when nature was queen and man her servant.After a fantastic breakfast be sure and take the tour deep inside the old mine shaft a thrill... more

The mine tour is excellent. The guides were great. After the tour we panned for gold with an instructors help then had a great all you can eat breakfast. more