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Vulture Gold Mine

Mine Rd, Wickenburg, AZ
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Ranked #9 of 13 attractions in Wickenburg
Type: Mines
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Ohio City, Ohio
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Why bother-should be open all the time but is not-check before you drive there-came twice and closed both times and its no short drive from phoenix--i found out open on Saturdays only--wow --Big deal.....

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Prescott, Arizona
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

We had a fun afternoon at the Vulture Mine. Took my very favorite photograph there of some old Levi's hanging on a wall. The attraction could use a lot more educational information and descriptions of the history and remains that are on the property, but it was still fun walking through the property.

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Prince George, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

We recently did a tour of the Vulture Mine in Wickenburg Arizona. The tour was easy and made extremely interesting by the knowledgeable tour guide. She brought the history and the entire venue back to life for everyone who attended. The tour is only a few hours in length and easy walking for everyone. There were a number of children... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 25, 2012 via mobile

History buffs and people who are interested in ghost towns and mining will LOVE this tour but even if you aren't into that you will still find this to be a great experience with fun, knowledgable great guides who know the area and the mine very well! I highly recommend this tour!

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Lake Worth, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 18, 2012 via mobile

Lots of things to look at. Old town feel. Beautiful views and picturesque scenes. Friendly people running the show. All in all a good time. A little humorous as they had mock graves with silly names but historical points.

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Wickenburg, Arizona, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2012

Very informative tour. Should visit their website before you go to make sure when their tours start and stop. Vulture MIne is very historic.

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East Lansing, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2012

The Vulture Gold Mine is now open for tours with excellent, knowledgeable guides. The mine itself will open again-most likely in 2014 and the mine geologists believe that there is still about 75% of the total gold in this area left to be mined. You could call The Vulture Mine a ghost town: it is hard to believe that this... More

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Wickenburg, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

I recently took a Guided tour of The Vulture Mine outside of Wickenburg, AZ. I had done this tour several times in the past when the former owners let your wander the area unguided for a fee. Interesting but not very informative. But recently purchased by an American company who seem to have an interest in preserving the history of... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

Tried to go to the mine but it was closed. They are only open between 9:30 AM and 10:00 AM, Wed to Sat, otherwise the gate is locked. it does look like fun and it is an easy and scenic drive from Wickenburg. The new owners need to embrace the Internet and put up a simple page.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2012 via mobile

The Vulture Mine is back open for tours, Wed-Fri. Get there between 9:30 and 10:00 AM, for a quided tour. The new owners are cleaning up years of neglect and are busy rehabbing what is still there! It is exciting to watch the progress and hear what their vision is. Well worth the trip and visit.

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