Lynch, Kentucky -
Portal 31 - Animatronic Mine Tour
A multi-million-dollar train ride through a real coal mine, with sound and light effects, animatronic miners, and a robot mule. Groups ride rail cars, wearing plastic safety helmets, often in pitch blackness. Mine accident memorial outside.
- Address:
- W. Main St., Lynch, KY
- Directions:
- On the north side of W. Main St./Hwy 160 at the intersection of Church St.
- Hours:
- Tu-Sa 10 am - 5 pm; closed in winter. (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 606-848-1530
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According to the attraction's web site: "Outside Portal #31 stands a black granite monument in tribute to long time president of the United Mine Workers John L. Lewis and a memorial to U.S. Steel District #1 miners who died in mining accidents. The site also features a 1920s lamphouse, bathhouse, L&N train depot and loadout system." [RoadsideAmerica.com Team, 01/22/2007]
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