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Matchless Mine

1 1/4 miles east of Harrison on E. 7th Street

Leadville, CO 80461

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Overview

This is a historic silver mine associated with the Tabor family 1879-1935. Guided or self-guided tours of the hoist house, headframe, powder magazine, and cabin available. (Tours are of the surface structures only, not the mine itself.) Gold panning with paid admission.

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Amenities

Discounts:

AAA, AARP, Military, Other: Scouts working on Mining in Society merit badge, Senior Citizen, Student

Facility Amenities:

Gift Shop, Parking on site

General Information:

Hours of Operation: 11am-4:45pm, Seasons of Operation: Memorial Day weekend-September, weather dependent

Group Amenities:

Accommodates Tour Groups, Advance Reservations Required, Bus/Motorcoach Parking on site, Group Rates Available, Minimum Group Number: 10

Guest Information:

Family-friendly

Payment Methods:

Cash Only

Rate Information:

Tour Prices: Guided $12 Self-guided $6

Suitable for Ages:

Adults (18+), Children (up to 12), Teens (13-18)

Tour Information:

Group Tours, Guided Tours, Self-guided Tours, Tour Schedule: Self-guided 11-4:45, guided 12,1, 2, 3.

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