Empire Mine State Park
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The Empire Mine is one of the oldest, largest, deepest, longest and richest gold mines in California, operating from 1850 to 1956.

πŸ“œ Site of one of California's oldest, deepest, and richest gold mines.
πŸ” Features historic buildings, owner's estate, and restored gardens.

Why Go

⛏️ Explore a historic gold mine with 367 miles of shafts
🏑 Tour the lavish Bourn Cottage and estate gardens
πŸ—ΊοΈ Discover the 'Secret Room' with a scale model of underground workings
🚢 Enjoy trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding

Why Avoid

⚠️ Mineyard tours may be cancelled in hot weather
πŸ• Dogs not allowed inside historic buildings or mine shafts

Tips

⏰ Arrive early for guided tours, limited space
β˜” Wear weather-appropriate clothing, tours can be cancelled due to inclement weather

Cost

πŸ’° Adults $5.00, Youth (6+) $5.00, Children (5 and under) Free. No fee for trails.

Hours

πŸ•’ Historic Grounds: Winter (Nov-Feb) 10 AM - 4 PM, Summer (Mar-Oct) 10 AM - 5 PM. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day. Trails: Sunrise to sunset.

Last updated 7 days ago

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