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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Dec 29, 2024
Great overview of the Gold mining process and view of the issues miners faced during the early days. Nice interactive involvement for kids as well. Full review by Connector11931792163
Aug 26, 2024
This is an interesting place. The panning for gold was the best part. The tour of the mine was very limited. The guide was nice. Full review by Z6137BOscottm
Aug 25, 2024
It was fine. Thought there would be more to it with the cost of $30 a person. There were good stories, but it was lacking more instruction about how the mill operated. Full review by Colleen E
Is this tour accessible? I have a mobility scooter.
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I regret that we are not. We are a historic site with the feature of a 100 year ole gold ore mill of 5 stories. Our entry way is gravel and includes a history movie and panning yard. Our …
I regret that we are not. We are a historic site with the feature of a 100 year ole gold ore mill of 5 stories. Our entry way is gravel and includes a history movie and panning yard. Our historic museum is adjacent to those areas but is 2 short flights of steps. The view of the historic ARGO tunnel, nearby the entryway to the ARGO MILL is laden with stairs.
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 …
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.
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 …
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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