Bonne Terre, Missouri: Bonne Terre Mine: Billion Gallon Lake
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- Address:
- 185 Park Ave., Bonne Terre, MO
- Directions:
- U.S. Hwy 67 exit at Bonne Terre. Drive west on Hwy 47/Benham St. for one mile. Bear left at the lead miner statue, then turn left at the Bonne Terre Mine sign into the parking lot.
- Hours:
- Summer daily 9-5, fewer days and hours off-season (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 573-358-2148
- Admission:
- Adults $27 walking and boat tour
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
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Lead mine closed in 1962 and reopened as a tourist attraction. Features the World's Largest Subterranean Lake. There's a walking tour, a boat/walking tour, and a tour just for cave divers.
Roadsideamerica.com Report... [10/07/2012]Visitor Tips and News About Bonne Terre Mine: Billion Gallon Lake
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Interesting to be right below the New Madrid fault. The boat ride was interesting too. Part of the movie The Abyss was filmed here.
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