Sierra Silver Mine Tour
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Wallace and the surrounding area are recognized as the richest silver mining district on earth having produced 1.2 billion ounces since 1884. Hop on the Sierra Silver Mine trolley in downtown Wallace and dig a little deeper into these rich mountains and their storied past. On the tour, an experienced miner guides you through the main drift of an actual underground silver mine. Exhibits and demonstrations of mining equipment present historic and modern techniques used to mine silver, gold, lead, zinc, and copper. Your guide will share his experiences as a hard-rock miner in the Coeur d’Alene District. The stories, demonstrations, and exhibits included in the Sierra Silver Mine Tour are entertaining and educational for visitors of all ages and interests.
Things to Know
- Group rates available for 10 or more people with advance purchase.
- The AAA discount is offered.
- Tour length: 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Bring your camera and a light jacket as the mine temperature is around 50° degrees F (10 C).
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Sierra Silver Mine Tour, Inc.
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- 509 Cedar St. Wallace ID 83873
- (208) 752-5151
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May & September 10 am - 2 pm June, July & Aug 10 am - 4 pm
Driving Directions:
45 miles east of Coeur d'Alene Exit 61 or 62 Follow frontage road into town to the corner of 5th and Bank Streets
Go underground in the Sierra Silver Mine, and learn about the world of hard-rock silver mining in the richest mining district on earth!!! Let our retired miners entertain you with their fascinating mining experiences while they operate real mining machinery, and you learn how we get silver out of the mountain and into your life! On the way to and from the mine, enjoy a fun narrated tour of Wallace aboard our trolley while you get a glimpse into the colorful history of this 129-year-old mining camp. Want more history? During July and August hop aboard The Ghost Town Trolley, and back in time as chautauqua characters from the past share their personal stories and the history of the Coeur d'Alene Mining District as you enjoy a trolley ride to the formerly booming ghost town of Burke, Idaho.
- Sierra Silver Mine Video
- Ghost Town Trolley Video
- Entire town of Wallace is on the National Register of Historic Places
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We are a 501 (c) (3) Non-profit organization.
The Sierra Silver Mine Tour
is dedicated to educating current and future generations as to the culture, history and contemporary practices of hard-rock mining in the Coeur d'Alene Mining District. We accomplish this by providing an underground experience for our patrons, guided by retired miners, who provide: first-hand accounts, historically and technically accurate narratives, explanations of exhibits, and give live demonstrations of the operation of pneumatic powered mining machinery. Additionally, on the way to and from the mine our trolley drivers provide a tour of Wallace and factual narratives of local historical events.
Your Guide, Wally, was a miner for 16 years.
He tells about how miners lived and worked, how years ago, they worked by candlelight and stayed alive by keeping an eye on the bird they kept in cages. It's Lenny's mission to make sure you have a fun and enjoyable time while he educates you on the experiences what the miners faced in Sierra Silver Mine.
We are committed to the health and safety of our guests and crew. We will sanitize our equipment and trolley after every tour and we encourage you to wear your mask.
Opening May 15th!
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The most popular, exciting, and educational tour in North Idaho. Fun for adventurers of all ages! You will personally experience the actual methods of hard-rock mining in the richest silver district on earth! A retired miner is your guide you through a real silver mine.
On the way to and from the mine, hop aboard Sierra Silver's trolley for a narrated tour of Historic Wallace, Idaho, the Silver Capital of the World that will give you a look into the colorful history of this 135 year old mining camp.
In 1982 a group of local businesspeople formed the non-profit organization Sierra Silver Mine Tour, Inc. and we began taking folks underground and teaching them how we get silver out of the mountain and into their lives.
Hop on the Sierra Silver Mine trolley in downtown Wallace and dig a little deeper into these rich mountains and their storied past. On the tour, an experienced miner guides you through the main drift of an actual underground silver mine.
Sierra Silver Mine Tour, Inc. Attractions. 509 Cedar St. Wallace ID 83873. (208) 752-5151. Send Email. Visit Website. Hours: May & September 10 am - 2 pm. June, July & Aug 10 am - 4 pm.
On the way to and from the mine, hop aboard Sierra Silver's trolley for a narrated tour of Historic Wallace, Idaho, the Silver Capital of the World that will give you a look into the colorful history of this 135 year old mining camp. Open 7 days a week. June, July & Aug 10-4, May, Sept & Mid-Oct 10-2.
On the way to and from the mine, hop aboard Sierra Silver's trolley for a narrated tour of Historic Wallace, Idaho, the Silver Capital of the World that will give you a look into the colorful history of this 135 year old mining camp. Open 7 days a week. June, July & Aug 10-4, May, Sept & Mid-Oct 10-2.
TAKE THE TOUR! Book Now. Fun for adventurers of all ages! You will personally experience the actual methods of hard-rock mining in the richest silver district on earth! A retired miner is your guide you through a real silver mine.
Go Underground! The Sierra Silver Mine Tour is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation that provides an interactive underground experience, guided by a retired miner. We are dedicated to educating current and future generations as to history and current practices of hard rock mining in the Coeur d' Alene Mining District.
The Sierra Silver Mine Tour is dedicated to educating current and future generations as to the culture, history and contemporary practices of hard-rock mining in the Coeur d'Alene Mining District.