Last Chance Mine

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  Loren Byers
4 months ago
We came to last chance mine this year in September. I've lived in Colorado all my life, this is one of the coolest places I've been. The area has lots of old mining structures and these buildings are a well preserved look into history. You can tell that Jack, the owner, has a great appreciation for constant restoration of the area. The museum was absolutely amazing and some of the people in our group went on the tour of the mines. We were a little short on time on this visit but we can't wait to come back and see the mines too.

  Gina Wilson
6 months ago
It was a spectacularly beautiful and easy drive to the mine. We were SO thrilled that the mine was still open for tours (closes 10/7/23). It beat any expectations I had by a long shot.We were immediately greeted by a tall and friendly cowboy who helped us park and gave us a brief history of the mine and a run down of the variety of things to do there- tours, rock shop, rock hounding, museums, see the ridiculously amazing views, etc.My sister and I did the 15 minute tour with our kids (2 and 5 yo). Jack, the owner, was so kind and got us signed up. He even gave our kids a special crystal, which they have not stopped talking about. John gave us a great tour that everyone enjoyed.We took the kids to do some rock hounding. They give you all the tools and tell you what to look for and there is even a special kids pile with no shortage of beautiful rocks to find. The prices are super reasonable and they told us about all the things we found. We like the huge selection of other rocks too.We loved it so much, my sister and I went back later for the 45 minute tour, this time with Bobby.I ve done plenty of other mine tours but this one is something special. There is so much love and thoughtfulness around this place and it is totally professional. This place is the coolest and I am so glad we went, we could not have had a better time. Wonderful everything. Thank you guys!

  Wesley Luginbyhl
7 months ago
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  David Clark
7 months ago
Best mining tour. Highly recommend especially with kids. The rock collection that you can do is amazing, you only pay at the end per pound. They even let you know if it is a keeper or just a rock.Driving to the mine the direction they recommend for 2 wheel drive, even if in all or 4 wheel, especially if you are going to do the full loop.

  Jessica Fisher
7 months ago
Stumbled upon this when doing the bachelor city loop drive on a whim and really enjoyed it. We actually did the underground mine tour in town right before and I would recommend this over that for the real deal experience; although the underground tour was a helpful pre-requisite.The Last Chance Mine has a fascinating back story, great guide by the name of Bobby and you can mine for your own minerals out of the very tailings pile they discarded which are rich in all kinds since they were focused on Silver.Would love to come back again and highly recommend.

  Jennifer Hinman
9 months ago
So glad we decided to make the drive passed Creede to see this mine. The drive up there was stunning. The mountain and valley views were phenomenal.The mine was really cool, and our guide Bobby did a great job explaining the history of the mine! Will definitely return !

  Lindsey Renae
7 months ago
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  Emily
8 months ago
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  David A
a year ago
This place is definitely worth the trip. I've visited a handful of other mines before, and nothing comes close to this experience. You get to go deep in a mine and see what things were like 100 years ago.Jack was an amazing person to talk to. I was slightly intimidated at first seeing this genuine mountain man, but he was very nice and seems to care about his guests having a good time.Everyone there truly seemed to enjoy their job and keeping history alive for everyone else to see.

  Jerri Huval
7 months ago
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  Kirsti young
10 months ago
My husband & I visited the mine a few days ago on our trip to Colorado. Bobby was so informative & the story behind the mine is so neat. We took a tour of the mine itself, lots to see. We even did some rockhounding and left with lots of amethyst. This mine is definitely worth the trip!

  Finnley Moderie
8 months ago
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  Kristi Cowell
8 months ago
We had the best time!! Bobby was great, and we learned so much about how they did things "back in the day." Pay attention to what he is telling you because there WILL be quizzes during the tour. Haha! I recommend digging in the tailings if your kids are big enough. We came home with some nice pieces of amethyst, agate, and jasper, and my husband even found some silver. Don't miss out on this if you're in the area!

  Lindsey Webster- Dillon
6 months ago
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  Alyssa Stockman
a year ago
The Last Chance Mine is a must visit when you re in the area! They offer multiple cave tour options to choose from, and they have plans to further expand and include even more tours next season! My tour guide Bobby was very knowledgeable about the history of the mine, the miners, how silver is found, and his charismatic personality made my day. They also sell an impressive variety of rocks of different origins (at great prices) which make for great souvenirs or gifts.

  Linda Nichols
a year ago
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  Ashlie Baley
a year ago
#ScottyWithAY was great! The whole story and amazing sights made for such a fun trip! GJ was just as sweet as can be. Loving on her made the whole day. The whole place had so much history and everywhere you looked, there was something new to see. It was so interesting learning about something you know so little about. You can really tell the work and passion they put into this place.

  Dana Shankle
a year ago
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  Richard Frederiksen
7 months ago
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  Valerie Gonzales
a year ago
We LOVED this tour experience. Our tour guide was "Scotty with a Y" he was informative, knowledgeable, and hilarious! We got to see different sections of the mine and afterwards we got to sift through some of the rocks for our own precious stones. Seems like they are consistently expanding so we'll definitely be back and highly recommend of your have a chance to go.

  Deborah Burns
a year ago
What a perfect adventure into the past! Bob, our tour guide was skilled, personable and lead us safely through one section of the mine. The mine had lighting and metal netting to prevent falling stones. It felt safe. One could see many levels of shafts that had been mined. Bob was super informative in explaining the operations.Following the tour, we were given the opportunity to collect stones for $2 a pound. These stones had been discarded by the miners. Amethyst, quartz, and many other minerals were amongst the finds! Shawn and others explained in detail what stones were found by us fledgling "miners".It was really fun and very informative! A dip into the past!

  Alan Wainwright
4 years ago
Great place to visit while in Creed Colorado. Really nice folks! Parking is a little cramped but they seem to manage it well. The hand made jewelry was my wife s favorite thing about the place. If you bring your lady make sure you bring your wallet as well. My favorite thing was the mine tour. The tour takes you back in the old mine where you get to see the different ores in the rocks un mined. To see the conditions the old miners worked in is a real eye opener. Very educational. I highly recommend and assure you that you ll be glad you visited. Easy on the brakes coming back down. They will overheat really quick.

  Dukain Manning
2 years ago
Such an amazing place. Actually made the whole loop in a Ford Fusion. Jack is a great man for the restoration of this place. TONS of stones to choose from and the jewelry he makes, I'm glad my wife wasn't with me. Totally awesome experience!!!!

  Miles West
8 months ago
THE most incredible tour in the Rockies! We had so much fun learning about the RICH HISTORY of the area, got to shop in the best rock, mineral and jewelery collection in Creede, and the mine is spooky and fun for all ages. Our tour guide Bobby was very knowledgeable and gives a great interactive tour that just made us want MORE! We took the 45 minute tour they call The '74, and it focuses on the larger tunnels near the front of the mine. They have deeper tours, including a lunch tour, that we will do next time. We are probably going to come all the way back to Creede just for that lunch tour, which is 4 hours long! It is a great chance to see the real heart of Creede, even more than anywhere else in town. I got to talk to Jack, the owner and expert on the history of the mine, and he was very friendly and never got tired of all our questions. A great day in Creede, the best day of our whole trip!

  Harley Reeder
a year ago
Visited the "Last Chance Mine" today. It is a beautiful drive up from Creede to get there. The experience was one-of-a-kind. This is hard rock mining up close. Last Chance Mine was started in the 1800's and is a real opportunity to understand what mining was like then. The people there are all friendly, our guide "Scotty" was great and extremely enthusiastic, very entertaining and educational. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Last Chance Mine.

  Heather G
a year ago
We re so glad we stopped at the mine and took the tour! It s on the bachelor loop drive and the highlight of the drive. It s a real 1880s mine and not done up all Disneyland like- which is what you want! It s like walking back in time. Bobby, our guide, brought it to life and told us so many interesting stories! I ve been on a few mine tours and this was my favorite.

  Emily Johnson
a year ago
We visited the mine today and cannot recommend it enough! Our tour guide, Bobby, was welcoming and informative and we enjoyed our tour so much. They were even nice enough to let us bring our dog in the mine on the tour, and were very understanding and accommodating about him being nervous around other visitor s dogs. A definite must-see if you are in the area!

  matt cannon
10 months ago
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  Kasey Ward
2 years ago
We had a great tour of the mine! You get to see how the workers mined and see visible veins of amethyst. Afterwards shop for rocks and minerals...there are so many it is hard to choose which ones to take home. FYI...don't take a trailer up there.

  Luke Miller
2 years ago
Amazing experience and what a great story about preserving Colorado's history. We took our kids (4 and 6y.o.) on the 15 minute underground tour with Scotty. He was incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining. Loved the flute performance in the mine!