Colorado is full of remnants from the rich mining history attached to its early days, but most of the old, abandoned mines that are still around are off-limits to the public.
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However, there are a few that actually offer tours, including the iconic Argo Gold Mine and Mill in Idaho Springs.
Take a Virtual Tour of the Argo Gold Mine and Mill in Idaho Springs, Colorado
If you’ve driven through Idaho Springs by way of I-70, you’ve undoubtedly noticed the massive, dark red structure on the side of the hill in the distance that bears the word ‘ARGO.’…