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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.

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• 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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“ The staff got us right to the trolley just as it was about to depart so we were really grateful for their effort. ” in 8 reviews

“ He looked like he was transported back to his 20s with the energy he showed holding that unbelievable piece of equipment . ” in 10 reviews

“ When we get to the mine we are handed over to the mine guide , a former miner himself. ” in 3 reviews

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509 Cedar St

Wallace, ID 83873

About the Business

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. We accomplish this by providing an underground experience for our patrons, utilizing historically correct narratives, and live demonstrations of mining machinery. On the way to and from the mine we provide a narrated tour aboard our trolley of Historic Wallace, Idaho 'The Silver Capital of the World.' …

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An interesting underground experience. It is hard to believe the working conditions for these miners. Lots to learn here. Our guide was well informed, had actually worked in the mines, and now teaches mining to high school students.

What a fun experience! I was with my husband staying in couer D'Alene for a conference so I broke away to head to this little town of Wallace for some history and a small adventure. The first thing you do is ride a trolley to the mine site. Our trolley guide was super informative of the area and history of Wallace! So not just a ride but a history lesson! When we get to the mine we are handed over to the mine guide, a former miner himself. Marty was very informative of how mines work, how they've changed over time, safety information and so forth. Really enjoyed learning about the process! Back at our starting point there is a store full of local souvenirs to select from. Fun trip!

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Great people and great time! Such a fun tour in an awesome little town! I highly recommend doing this tour

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Wasn't planning on taking a tour but sure glad I did. Both tour guides (bus and mine tour guide) were super friendly and informative. Learned a lot of history from the tour and had some good views from the bud. I think the tour was about an hour. My tour guide at the mine was a former miner and such a cool dude. Kid or adult, anyone will enjoy this tour.

If you weren't already familiar, get ready to dive into the world of mining because this is going to get up close and personal. Logistics first: you can either call ahead or walk into the store to book a tour time. The first tour starts at 10am and the last one is at 4pm. They leave every half hour so get to the trolley a couple minutes before your scheduled time. If you're there early, you can walk around the store which has a small exhibit and souvenir shop that includes shot glasses, clothing, and huckleberry jam. The total tour time lasts about 1 hour 15 minutes. The prices for the tour are as followed: - $16 (adults) - $14 (seniors) - $9 (children 4-16, free for 0-3) - $49 (2 adults with 2+ children 4-16) - Also note that you get 15% off with a AAA membership card! Now that the logistics are out of the way, let's get to the juicy stuff. Once on the trolley you'll take a short ride to the mine which is five minutes away. Once there you'll meet your tour guide, put your hard hat on, and get some intro info on the mine and the tour. My tour guide Marty is a retired miner and is also a fourth generation miner, so I knew I was in good hands with insight information. Once you walk in the mine, you'll feel a huge cool breeze. You'll go through a real mine and the guide will talk through all aspects of the work and the life that the miners lived. You'll see tons of large equipment which was used in the mines and your tour guide will use some too. Just be warned and prepare your ears because that the equipment is LOUD! You'll continue with the tour learning more tidbits on the way until you reach the end where you take off the hard hats and wait for the trolley to bring you back. The cool thing is they have some souvenirs of rocks that you can take with you! This was just amazing and really a must-do in Wallace to learn about the amazing history of this great town.

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This tour was amazing! We would do it again. The guides were so fun and we learned so much. What a blast!

My husband and I went here today and had an amazing time. I highly recommend but if you have issues with loud noise there are several times when they show you the working equipment that you might want ear protection... Great learning experience... We really loved it.

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Great tour- very informative and interesting. Trolley ride through town also informative.

Amazing and educational experience led by a professional miner with over 30 years of experience! The trolly ride added additional town information. One of the best things we did on our week long trip to Idaho.

I'm a geologist thru-and-thru and I'm pretty sure if you tapped my veins I'd bleed Mercury instead of Iron. Yes... I'm also a Virgo and this doesn't help with the Mercury matter. Anyway, I special in minerals, rocks, and volcanoes so mines (most but not all metals and lithium come from volcanic/igneous sources) are a topic that have always been of interest to me... In fact, this might have been my first ever mine tour :)! I came here with my family on our way to a family reunion in Montana when I was a wee one (about 3-5 years old). It was way over my head then, both literally and figuratively, but man did it stick. Metal ores still fascinate me over two decades later. I enjoyed the Sierra Silver Mine Tour as a kid, and that we got to wear hard helmets for safety. Though I also found that slightly frightening, as we were getting our helmets I was trying to figure out if that meant something bad 'would' happen to us or 'could' happen to us. The wordage troubles I had as a wee one. Maybe still do. The inside of the mine was cool in terms of temperature, and fun to walk through. Even though we walked approximately in single file on the tour I managed to get lost/separated from my parents, saw a woman wearing a top about the same color as my mom's so went over to her and held her hand. Then I looked behind me and saw my mom. OOPS. Yeah, that's a family story that still gets told to this day.

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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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HOURS AND FEES

New Tours leaves every 1/2 hour! The first tour departs at 10am and the last tour departs at 4pm

• Seniors (60 and better) $16
• Children (4-16 years) $10
• (Children under 4 years free)
• Family (2-Adults & 2 or more children between 4 -16) $55
• Group rates available for 10 or more people with advance purchase.
• School field trips and children's activities groups are always welcome and receive a special rate
• AAA discount
• Open 7 days a week from May 1 st through October 15 th : June through August: 10 AM - 4 PM May and September: 10 AM - 2 PM
• New tour leaves every 1/2 hour - The first tour departing at 10 AM and the last tour departs at 4 PM
• Tour length: 1 hour and 15 minutes
• Bring your camera and a light jacket
• Mine temp. about 50 degrees F (10 C)

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.

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They don’t call us the Gem State for nothin’. Our state’s mining history is something that every Idahoan should explore. After all, the mining industry played a prominent role in Idaho becoming the place that it is today. You can experience this part of Idaho history for yourself with an underground tour at the Sierra Silver Mine. This mine tour is an amazing experience that will appeal to both young and old. Get an up-close look at what life was like for an Idaho hard rock miner and be sure to check it out!

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