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Creede, Colorado: Underground Mining Museum

Costumed dummies in a convenient roadside mine tell the story about Creede's 19th century silver boom. Offers guided tours and self-guided audio tours.

Address:
1201 N. Main St., Creede, CO
Directions:
North end of town, on the west side of Main St., just past the underground fire station.
Hours:
June-Sep daily, off-season closed M. Tours at 10 and 3. (Call to verify)
Phone:
719-658-0811
RA Rates:
Worth a Detour
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Underground Mining Museum

The Underground Mining Museum is very well done and informative. And feed the chipmunks while you're there!

[Cheryl, 09/01/2024]

Yes, keep the chipmunks fed so they don't gnaw through any vital mine support timbers.


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