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Country Boy Mine
Country Boy Mine Review
Ever since gold was discovered here in 1887, the Country Boy Mine has been one of the region's top producers. During tours of the facility you can belly up to the stove in the restored blacksmith shop. The mine has hayrides and gold panning in summer and romantic dinner sleigh rides in winter.
- Address: 0542 French Gulch Rd., Breckenridge, CO 80424 | Map It
- Phone: 970/453-4405
- Cost: Mine tours $21, sleigh rides $55
- Hours: Days and hrs vary seasonally; call ahead
- Website: www.countryboymine.com
- Location: Breckenridge
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