The Argo Mill and Tunnel Tickets
Product ID: 81005
Supplied by: Argo Mill
The Argo Mill and Tunnel is the #1 Attraction in Idaho Springs
Experience the wonder, ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit of historic Idaho Springs. In the heart of Colorado Gold Country sits the Mighty Argo Mill and Tunnel, one of the most striking and prominent Heritage Landmarks in the American West. A central character in the story of the Colorado gold rush, The Argo Mill and Tunnel remains one of the largest, most well-preserved historic gold mills in the world.
Overview
Mighty Argo: At the Center of Colorado Gold Rush History
The Famous Argo Mill and Tunnel
Soon after 1859, when Colorado’s first gold was struck in Idaho Springs, CO, the Argo and surrounding area became an international center of milling and tunneling innovation and served for many gold mines in Colorado. Partnerships between local entrepreneurs, highly skilled professionals, and international business leaders enabled projects of previously unforeseen scale, ambition, and productivity to be realized. The Mighty Argo has rekindled this spirit and will resume its role as a hub of activity and an engine of economic productivity for the region and beyond.
The Argo Mill and Tunnel is a wonder of ingenuity, technology, and entrepreneurial spirit. Begun in 1893, the 4.2-mile-long Argo Tunnel cuts an ingenious path through the hills, draining and servicing hundreds of miles of workings, thereby prolonging the productivity of the famous gold mines in Colorado for decades. Many of the gold mines in Colorado would have become inoperable if not for the Mighty Argo. A vast amount of the Mill’s original equipment is still in place, transporting visitors instantly back in time to an era steeped in the Victorian Industrial Revolution of the American West. The Argo is also part of a 400 square mile EPA Superfund Site. The property has been remediated and hosts over 40,000 visitors annually.
Highlights
- Gold Panning - With every tour ticket, you get a chance to pan for gold just like they did back in the day! Get an authentic gold panning lesson in the very place that the Colorado Gold Rush began.
- Mercantile - You can bring home a bit of the Argo to remember your experience. Our museum gift shop holds unique collector’s items and mementos from your visit to Idaho Springs attractions.
Additional Information
Tours start promptly at the top of the hour.
Argo Mill and Tunnel Liability Waiver/Contact Tracing Form
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Know before you go
For the safety and protection of our young visitors, all children under 40 inches tall on the Argo Mill Tour must be accompanied by an adult who holds their hand or carries them through the tunnel.
We strongly recommend guests wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes to our Idaho Springs attractions and to dress as if you are going on a hike: multiple layers for multiple kinds of weather.
Due to the extreme vertical terrain and architecture of the mill, guided tours are not accessible to some people.
Pets are allowed if they can be carried for the duration of the tour.
Please be mindful of licensed service animals and their handlers.
Cancellation policy
24 hour cancellation policy required; no refunds within 48 hours - rain checks/reschedule at a later time and date only.
