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Experience Our Shared Heritage
Experience the wonder of ingenuity, technology, and entrepreneurial spirit that is the Argo Mill & Tunnel.
Situated in Historic Idaho Springs in the heart of Colorado Gold Country sits the Mighty Argo Mill and Tunnel, one of the most striking and prominent Heritage Landmarks in the American West. The Argo is a central character in the story of the Colorado gold-rush, and remains one of the largest, most well-preserved historic gold mills in the world.
Tripadvisor® recommends the Argo Mill and Tunnel Tour as the #1 thing to do in Idaho Springs for its history, authenticity, and hands-on experience.
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Your visit to the Argo Mill and Tunnel includes…
A brief orientation from your guide on the dramatic history of the site and region
A glimpse inside the portal of the Argo Tunnel
A journey through a site and structure chock full of incredible objects and the stories behind them
Coming face to face with massive, original equipment from the turn of the century
Panning for Gold or Gems – release your inner prospector
A Mercantile brimming with sundries, mementos and an extensive retail library of guides and publications
So much more than another mine tour – you will experience a comprehensive look at how the gold mining industry drove the wealth and prosperity of the United States
A brief orientation from your guide on the dramatic history of the site and region
A glimpse inside the portal of the Argo Tunnel
A journey through a site and structure chock full of incredible objects and the stories behind them
Coming face to face with massive, original equipment from the turn of the century
Panning for Gold or Gems – release your inner prospector
A Mercantile brimming with sundries, mementos and an extensive retail library of guides and publications
So much more than another mine tour – you will experience a comprehensive look at how the gold mining industry drove the wealth and prosperity of the United States
