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Big Thunder Gold Mine - Keystone, SD Schedule
Exclusive Online Offer: Family Pass Available
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(Must purchase in advance online or toll-free at 1-800-987-9852)
Family Pass
- Valid for up to 2 adults and 2 children (ages 12 and under)
- Valid between now and 10/31/2019
- Valid on these Options: Big Thunder Gold Mine Tour and Gold Panning
604 Blair St Keystone, SD 57751
1-800-987-9852
1-800-987-9852
The tour lasts about an hour. Most people spend about an hour panning and an hour at the museum. The price of each ticket will also include access to the museum. Appropriate for All Ages
Handicap Accessible
Both Cameras and Video Cameras are Permitted Gift Shop On-site View Schedule
Hours of Operation:
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Jun 16 Sun
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Jun 17 Mon
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Jun 18 Tue
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Jun 19 Wed
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Jun 20 Thu
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Jun 21 Fri
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Jun 22 Sat
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Jun 23 Sun
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Jun 24 Mon
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Jun 25 Tue
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Jun 26 Wed
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Jun 27 Thu
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Jun 28 Fri
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Jun 29 Sat
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Jun 30 Sun
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Jul 1 Mon
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Jul 2 Tue
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Jul 3 Wed
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Jul 4 Thu
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Jul 5 Fri
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Jul 6 Sat
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Jul 7 Sun
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Jul 8 Mon
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Jul 9 Tue
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Jul 10 Wed
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Jul 11 Thu
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Jul 12 Fri
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Jul 13 Sat
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Jul 14 Sun
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Jul 15 Mon
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Flexible Dates. Attend Any Day.
Daily Ticket Options
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Big Thunder Gold Mine Tour
Enjoy admission to the Big Thunder Gold Mine Tour for the chance to explore an authentic gold mine and try your hand at mining.
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Big Thunder Gold Mine Gold Panning
With the Gold Panning option, you'll be able to experience your own historic adventure by panning for gold in the stream. You will be given a lesson on the correct techniques and you may even strike it rich - and you're guaranteed to find gold! This is a unique experience the whole family can enjoy.
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Big Thunder Gold Mine Tour and Gold Panning
Enjoy admission to the Big Thunder Gold Mine Tour for the chance to explore an authentic gold mine and try your hand at mining. Then pan for gold for a complete experience that will first introduce you to the world of mining and then experience it for yourself.
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Add a stop by the Big Thunder Gold Mine to any Greater Mount Rushmore vacation package for a participatory time of exploration on your next getaway. This once functional gold mine is now open to the public for tours. Come learn of the life and working conditions of miners scurrying to strike it rich, and even get the chance to try panning for gold yourself. Experience the rush of gold fever during your next vacation to the Greater Mount Rushmore area with the Big Thunder Gold Mine.
Full Calendar
Big Thunder Gold Mine Tour:
Enjoy admission to the Big Thunder Gold Mine Tour for the chance to explore an authentic gold mine and try your hand at mining.
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Big Thunder Gold Mine Gold Panning:
With the Gold Panning option, you'll be able to experience your own historic adventure by panning for gold in the stream. You will be given a lesson on the correct techniques and you may even strike it rich - and you're guaranteed to find gold! This is a unique experience the whole family can enjoy.
Hours of Operation (attend any time):
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Big Thunder Gold Mine Tour and Gold Panning:
Enjoy admission to the Big Thunder Gold Mine Tour for the chance to explore an authentic gold mine and try your hand at mining. Then pan for gold for a complete experience that will first introduce you to the world of mining and then experience it for yourself.
Hours of Operation (attend any time):
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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Vacations Made Easy believes that your tour experience should be convenient, therefore we offer hotel pick-up options that pick you up as close to your hotel as possible. Depending on the tour and amount of attendants, you may have to walk a short distance to the pick-up point.
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Exclusive Online Offer: Family Pass Available