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Country Boy Mine

0542 French Gulch Road, PO Box 2332, Breckenridge, CO 80424
970-453-4405
Ranked #8 of 27 attractions in Breckenridge
4.5 of 5 stars 41 Reviews
Type: Mines, History Museums
Traveler Description:   For more information on Country Boy Mine, the website is: http://www.countr... This is an opportunity to pan for gold ($9.95) and to take a tour of... more »
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Breckenridge, Colorado
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97 reviews 97 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

If you have been in a lot of mines, this one is just average. If not, don't miss the opportunity to see the mine - but look for others to view. More

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12 reviews 12 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

We visited the mine in March with our two 20 year old sons. All enjoyed the tour and found it to be educational. We had the guide to ourselves and spent a little over an hour at the mine. Our guide was more than enthusiastic about the history and culture of mining. Would recommend this excursion for all ages. More

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Denver, Colorado
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

The tour was very informative, educational and interesting. The guide was obviously very passionate and educated about mining and knew all the answers to everyone's questions. The mine is much more spacious than I expected, so there were no feelings of claustrophobia, which could be a concern for some. We spent about 40 minutes underground, and another 20 panning for... More

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New York City, New York
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2012

A great adventure off of a scenic country road, the Country Boy Mine is an educational activity that takes you deep inside the mine with an expert tour guide to explain all that once took place in the mine and the hardships miners endured. It's a hands on look at the lives of many in the not so distant past... More

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Bloomington, Illinois
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012

We enjoyed touring the mine and learning the history of the mining in the area. After the tour, they showed us how to pan for gold in the nearby stream. Our kids would have stayed there all day, searching for the elusive gold flakes. A fun family day. More

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Dillon, Colorado
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012
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Really a fun thing to do for an afternoon! Better in the summer though because it is cold down there! More

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Austin
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2012
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My wife and I went to the Country Boy Gold Mine and we really enjoyed it. One of the owners Betty was a wonderful lady who made you feel right at home. If you ever wanted to see what a real Gold Mine was really like this is the place to go. After your trip into the mine you can... More

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Breckenridge, Colorado
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2012
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Great guide and allot of facts, quite a bit of interesting facts that will make you think how Breck ended up as some sort of a tourist place. Remember, Breck millionare some who bought a place for 2 million. More

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Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2012
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The mine tour is very recomendable. It lasts around 45 minutes, and afterwards you actually have an idea what it is to be a miner at those days. For a dollar a day, the miners would actually work themselves deaf and poisioned... The mine is located 1,5 kilometer from the nearest free ride bus stop, which is walking distance (unless... More

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Dillon, Colorado
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2012
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A very interesting short tour of a 'working' gold mine near Breckenridge, hard hats and all. More

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