GOLD PANNINGA little patience. A glimmer of discovery.
What to ExpectPick up a pan, learn the motion, and see what catches your eye. Gold panning puts a piece of Clear Creek’s mining story in your hands, with a little help getting started.
ARGO MILL & TUNNELA little patience. A little gold to take home.
Learn to pan with the Argo team in Idaho Springs, then watch closely for that first gold flake. Compare finds, share the excitement and keep what you discover. Pair your panning experience with a mill tour to meet the stories behind the sparkle.
PHOENIX GOLD MINEFollow the story underground. Find a little gold of your own.
Start with a mine tour, then try your hand at gold panning near Idaho Springs. Gather beside the creek when conditions allow, or around underground panning tanks when it’s cold or rainy. Panning is included with your tour ticket. Bring your curiosity and see what turns up.
LEBANON SILVER MINE & RAILROADRide the rails. Follow a little curiosity underground.
Bring everyone along for a train ride, then add the seasonal Lebanon Mine Tour with Gold Panning for a closer look at mining history. A bend in the tracks. A story beneath the mountain. Something sparkling in the pan. Check booking details and participation requirements before visiting; children must be at least five to enter the mine.
Leave room for dinner.
Find a table. Settle in. Share the stories of the day while a local kitchen takes care of dinner. Stay the night and give tomorrow a slower start, with coffee, breakfast, and a little more time in the mountains.
STAY FOR ANOTHER DAY
Leave a little room for tomorrow.
Book a stay in Clear Creek and make time for dinner, a slow morning, and whatever your adventure has planned next.