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Not the lowest or narrowest path. Towards the beginning and still a roomy walk. Gets quite narrow and low.
Not the lowest or narrowest path. Towards the beginning and still a roomy walk. Gets quite narrow and low.
Must see REGISTERED historic site.
Must see REGISTERED historic site.
Huge mineral specimens
Huge mineral specimens
Outside
Outside
John Tyson giving us a history lesson with a great sense of humor
John Tyson giving us a history lesson with a great sense of humor
Some of the vintage machinery being explained
Some of the vintage machinery being explained
615 S F St
Virginia City, NV 89440
+1 (775) 847-0155
https://www.chollarminetour.com

History

Historic Mine Tours Deep Beneath Virginia City, NV Explore the rich geological and cultural history of one of the great mines of the Comstock Lode! Go deep underground and discover how the miners of the Gold Rush extracted the wealth that made Virginia City famous. The gold and silver brought thousands across America to risk it all and seek their fortune. First staked in 1859, Virginia City's Chollar Mine (later the Chollar-Potosi) was one of the leading producers on the Comstock. Over the next 80 years, miners blasted and carted out some $17 million in gold and silver. Discover how the mines were built, the geological significance of the rocks and what it meant to the men who dug here. Chollar Mine historic mine tour is a

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Jerry C.
5/24/2024

Completely awesome! If you want to learn about the Virginia City mines this is the place to go. This is the only real remaining mine that you can actually tour. The owner is very knowledgeable...

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Jeffrey C.
9/20/2024

Super interesting tour. A plethora of knowledge about mining in the old days that was fascinating. But if you can't walk the length of a football field hunched over so your head (with helmet)...

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Aj F.
1/22/2024

Ok gonna state some facts first. I'm Claustrophobic I'm 6'1 Did my research (expectations vs reality) I just got back from VC and was so excited to check out this amazing little town. Ok...

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Suzanne H.
6/13/2024

Andre gave us a wonderful tour of the mine. First he has a shop with lots of artifacts and mineral specimens. It was fun to browse through his collection. Then we went into the actual mine and he...

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Yolanda N.
8/13/2024

I went yesterday with my two children (6 and 10 yo). Really cool tour of a mine. Really good tour guide who provided excellent historical information. Educational and interesting BUT not...

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