Phoenix Underground Gold Mine Tour & Gold Panning

Embark on a fascinating 45-minute underground adventure! Our easy walking tour, perfect for all ages and abilities, covers less than 500 feet and features no stairs. Knowledgeable and entertaining guides will lead you through our wide, well-lit caverns where you'll witness two gleaming gold veins! Immerse yourself in Colorado's rich history as you learn about the thrilling tales of prospectors, miners. Witness firsthand the historic mining and milling processes used to extract this precious metal from the rock. Don't miss this captivating journey into the heart of Colorado's mining heritage!

After your gold mine tour, learn how to pan for gold and have a go at it yourself! We provide gold panning lessons with our experienced staff and loan each guest a gold pan to use. During warm weather months, pan for gold in a real, gently flowing mountain creek! Many have found pieces of glimmering gold and gems. During cold weather, pan for gold underground in our gold panning tank. Many have found gold and other gems in both settings. Most importantly, keep what you find!

Don't forget to stop by our 1950's Bus Gift Shop to checkout our affordable, handmade, keepsake, remembering your adventures at the Phoenix Gold Mine!