We drove our vehicle up which was no problem but would highly recommend a day trip with a 4x4 around Bachelor loop and stop on the way down at Last Chance Mine. We did a 45 minute tour and my 3 teenagers enjoyed the tour. Words cannot describe what you will see. Truly once in a lifetime experience. Go and you won't regret it! read more

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We had a great experience here after our ATV ride. The workers were very helpful and informative. Bobby, our tour guide, did a great job and was very knowledgeable and passionate about the mine. Definitely recommend for a unique experience! read more

The mine tour was an amazing!, educational, well-organized, and really fun. Our guide was really knowledgeable and took the time to answer all our questions . Would highly recommend!! read more

What a blast lol The place is rich in history, it is crazy to see the reality of how hard people work before $15 an hour became a government requirement. read more

It's a hike to get there and there are more ways than 1 to get there. Suggest you do both the easy route and 4x4 route. An awesome experience for a rock hound or someone who enjoys history, beautiful scenery or just a good ol time. read more

We enjoyed this tour. They have jackets you may use (if you hang them back up) because it is underground and quite chilly! You will want to pay for the audio tour because the signage is limited. read more

We stopped in at the Last Chance mine and it was a real treat. River was an excellent and informative guide. We were able to sit with Jack and listen to stories of how he is working to continue to preserve the beauty and history of this mine. Be sure and check out both museums on site and the gift shop. I purchased a stunning amethyst ring. read more

Our tour guide, River, did an excellent job! The 45 minute tour was awesome! Dry interesting and educational - well done!

The experience of seeing this old mine was a privilege and we appreciate the effort and spirit behind trying to maintain it for the public. Thanks. The experience of being barked at, demeaned and scowled at by angry, defensive men, not a highlight. No thanks. read more

So very interesting! Add this stop, along with seeing a show at the CRT, to your visit to Creede. It's an educational, thrilling trip back in time. Now that we've discovered it, we plan to go every summer to see what's new and to learn more compelling geological and historical tidbits. And, the views on the road up to the mine? Just wow! read more

Scotty was a great tour guide! Very animated, funny, and knowledgeable. He kept the kids entertained as well as the adults. The mine itself was full of history and we ooh'd and aah'd fun facts. We recommend making this stop if you're in Creede and driving the Bachelor Loop. When your tour guide tells you to grab a hoodie or coat, DO IT!!!! read more

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Very informative. It's worth the drive, they have five different mining tours they close at 5. After the tour you can go hunt for your gems they give you a hammer and a bucket and let you go to collect some of your rare minerals at $2 a pound. Bobby was our guide. read more

My family enjoyed it. They liked the tour and the views. The mine is cold so dress appropriately. Bobby was a great guide and knew a lot. Jack in the shop was also a great person to pick his brain. I enjoyed the people as much as I enjoyed the tour. Good spot read more

Last Chance Mine - Bobby great tour guide - Historical Tours Near Me - Creede, Colorado

I've been to a lot of mines. They're fun. This one is by far the best! Unfortunately, I feel that it will ruin me for every other mine. Bring your kids! You can go in and touch things. You will see veins of amethyst and turquoise. They are still finding stuff in this mind today and it goes on and on and on and they are still discovering new tunnels from the old days. My tour guide was Bobby and he was stellar. But all of them there are very friendly, very knowledgeable and go out of their way to make sure you're having a good time. read more

Last Chance Mine - Historical Tours Near Me - Creede, Colorado

A one-of-a-kind experience, the Last Chance Mine provides a rich overview of a unique period in U.S. history through the lens of hard-scrabble laborers who struck it rich by the skin of their teeth. You learn the compelling stories of these intrepid workers and their journey from bust to boom, as told by staff who are themselves working on-site to bring the facilities into the 21st century. We had an exceptional tour guide, Bobby, himself an experienced miner as well as a gifted story-teller. We also met with the owner, Jack, who has a thousand tales to tell from his precarious shop built out into the vast expanse or glorious Colorado cliffsides. And on that view, the mine, as well as the area surrounding area, is easily among the most striking vistas anywhere in world...not merely the U.S. One look at this vertiginous panorama will hook you forever. This is an incredible, magnificent and unique offering for anyone with an intrepid spirit and an interest in history. It's something you'll never forget. read more

Will definitely be coming back! So glad we were allowed to dig! Love the history as well! Lucas was super kind and very knowledgeable! read more

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Great place, awesome people. Took a friend in a wheelchair who hadn't been out in over a year due to covid. It was great and wheelchair friendly. Truth be told, we surprised our friend with that wheelchair and we didn't really know how to push it and we still did alright. We took the guided cave tours, Scotty was very friendly, knowledgeable, and very entertaining. The caves and property are very well maintained and very least expected. The gift shop was gorgeous and full of beautiful homemade jewelry. It was a great stop along the bachelor loop. Highly recommend! read more

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Probably one of the best experiences for a Rockhound/ rock lover like myself. The mine is awesome with many mine tours you can purchase. Scotty with a Y was amazing and very knowledgeable! He along with the other staff were very helpful. There are multiple museums and the owner will answer any questions. They also have jewelry and raw stone for purchase as well. We got to dig in the tailings and find our own amethyst, rose quartz, and turquoise. Best of all, it's DOG FRIENDLY! We will def be back and can't wait to see Scotty with a y and gin and juice! read more

Looking for true authentic things to do . Creede itself is amazing great people with super nice attitudes. We stayed for 2 weeks and decided to take my niece to the mine . She loves rocks and she asked great questions and the tour is interesting also the stone they have in the store. Support local businesses. Great time. read more

It was amazing being in the mine and seeing the "stokes". If the tour guide asks for a volunteer to read the roll call, do it - you could get a free prize! Our tour guide was good (a bit of a know-it-all) but being in the mine was great! read more

Our family of 3 had a great time visiting the Last Chance Mine. We took the 1891 tour and Scotty enchanted us with stories about the mine, geology lessons and a flute song. The views are also spectacular. Recommend a caustic if you are in the area. read more

Last Chance Mine - Scotty, our fabulous tour guide - Historical Tours Near Me - Creede, Colorado

A wonderful step into history, what's even more remarkable are the steps the owner and staff have taken to preserve, rebuild and improve the mine. A must see if you can make it up the mountain. We took the tour which was very reasonably priced, especially for the length and sights of the tour. read more

Last Chance Mine - Historical Tours Near Me - Creede, Colorado

Spur of the moment trip around Bachelor loop. Took a wrong turn at the fork and ended up at Last Chance. Awesome views and setting. Great guides with lots of info and artifacts. Free to roam around the mine and buildings. Highly recommend read more

This was so much fun! Getting to break open rocks and keep them was awesome and a great experience. Scotty and Bobby were so funny, helpful, and knowledgeable. read more

Loved the staff! All very friendly, especially Scotty!! We got to explore the mine with Scotty as our guide. Such an amazing place to visit and the progress they are making is fantastic! The entire staff was nice and knew what they were talking about. Such a cool place and it was fun to search for rocks and take them home! The picture is Scotty, which was our guide! Scotty is very funny and has a great outlooks for the mine!! read more

Last Chance Mine - Our guide! Super fun and nice! - Historical Tours Near Me - Creede, Colorado

Scotty with a Y. He is a legend. Best tour guide ever. Very entertaining. Very knowledgeable. Watch out for gin and guice. He may poot near you. read more

Man I have worked in the mining industry for over 30 years and when I took this tour I was kind of skeptical when I got done with the tour I was a believer Scotty with a T and Scotty with a Y this guy is phenomenal he gave us the tour of a lifetime and I would tell you that he has pretty good story to tell and as a geologist hey a lot of it was pretty believable. Space is the last frontier but the last chance mine should be visited by all people on earth thank you for a wonderful time and the gift shop was so much fun, if you like unique and exquisite pieces you should check it out. Lots to see and do and the tour was an A+ read more

Truly a wonderful and beautiful place for rock hounding! Been out there the last few years but never had a chance to review this diamond in the roughs of CO! Our family loves going there and the workers are so kind and the guides so very fun! Loved the chipmunks and birds around the mine too. A special moment there was when I admired a lovely pendant in the gift shop all day that was quite out of our price range but it was gorgeous. I noticed the pendant disappeared and thought for sure someone had bought it. My husband had bought another lovely silver piece for me and the owner had secretly given the pendant as a gift to my brother in law and was told they loved to do this kind of thing every now and then for "special people." I cried tears of joy when I opened the box. It was significant to me in a way the owners will never know and a reminder that "kindness comes back around" from time to time in this life. I wear it allot and smile every time I wear my "kindness turquoise" pendant. We will return for sure to this wonderful getaway! read more

Love this place. Very informative. Learned alot. Looking for something to do in Creede ?This is it . So amazing to see the amethyst veins. All the history this mine holds. You wont be disappointed read more

People talk bad about the little talk at the beginning but it's pretty nice historic speech plus it counts as a safety meeting discussion where u can go and where u can't but i loved every minute of it so did most of my group which was family first time walking in an ancient volcano once in a lifetime thing and way better than the mine in creede make sure and get a souvenir though it is ran off of donations some people say they pressure u into donations but that wasn't my experience at all worth going read more

We have visited the Last Chance Mine a few years ago, and we were impressed with all the improvements! We took the 45 minute tour lead by Scotty, and he made the tour so much fun and educational. He even played his flute to show how good the acoustics were in the mine tunnels. We also enjoyed seeing the museum, jewelry shop, rocks from all over the world, and we got to find mine through all the rocks tilings. We found amethyst and got to keep all we want for only $2 a pound. If you are around the Creede area, it's a must see. It's fun for all ages. read more

Great tour, a must visit. Walking through the tunnels was so cool. Kids and adults will love. Harrison and our tour guide Bobby where very knowledgeable and entertaining. Highly recommend. read more

The Last Chance Mine is NOT in the town of Creede on Main Street. It is high on a mountain side. (It might end up on Main Street if it fell down the cliff ;-) The address is 504 Forest Service Road 801 Creede, CO 81130. Getting there is another story, but it is well worth the trip for rock enthusiasts. Where else can you learn about mining and actually work mine tailings for amethyst, turquoise, silver ore, and other rocks, gems, and minerals? Whatever you find is 2 bucks a pound. (If you find gold, don't tell Jack or Karen. Tell me instead, & I'll meet you there!) BTW, the approach may look like you need 4-wheel drive, but my wife and I drove it in a Prius ... ver-r-ry careful-l-ly. read more

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My family and I had a wonderful time here. Jack and his daughter, brandy were amazing guides and we learned so much. You will actually see wonderful treasures in the mine wall if you go on the tour. Can't wait to go back!! read more

A genuine Colorado experience. The staff was friendly and full of information (more on them in a few), but driving all the way up the loop felt like we happened to stumble upon a secret. The integrity of the mine's fascinating history was well preserved and the atmosphere was exciting and not touristy - one could easily imagine his or her self in their own Western fantasy just by looking around. Staff we interacted with was Brandy, the owner's daughter, Ken, his son in law, so I assume the business is staying within the family which is great, because they are doing an excellent job - loads of energy and genuine enthusiasm as the greeted and interacted with each visitor. We did the mine tour with Ken and it was worth every penny of the $15/ea. He was hilarious and knew what he was doing and stepping into the Mine was stepping into a remarkable piece of American history. Note: wear closed toe shoes if you want to "rockhound"! A little girl found a chunk of silver while we were there! And eat your meal in Creede and bring snacks for kiddos. I didn't see food for purchase. read more

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Had a great time and learned a lot. Staff was amazing. Hope to come back again.

We have been to Creede several times and always visit The Last Chance mine. In the past it has been welcoming and a fun place to visit. It's not on Main St, it's a bit of a drive to get to it, but it's a beautiful drive with great scenery. This time we visited, the staff (or volunteers) were rude and pushy. They insisted that you listen to the spiel about the mine, which is fine- but we've heard it several times. They also push the donation issue. Every year we've come, they say that this will be the year that the mine will be open to visitors, it's not. There aren't pictures or anything to show the actual progress of the mine. In the past, we've been invited to hang out on their patio that overlooks a gorgeous valley, but not this time. No one spoke to us after the initial speech about donating. We've typically allowed our son to purchase rocks or something small to provide a donation. A group that showed up after us had wondered off from the speech (it's not long- maybe 5 minutes) and a guy approached them and told them they needed to stay for entire talk. The lady responded that she was local and visited often, therefore she had heard the speech and she just wanted to look around. He told her that she wasn't local enough and she needed to hear it again. We couldn't believe how awful it was. read more

We just had the nicest afternoon at Last Chance. It was our first visit and we can't wait to go back. We had a great time rockhounding (they issue you safety glasses, a hammer, and a bucket and then afterward identify everything you found, like a geology class!) and then went on the tour which is really, really informative and funny. The tour is very level and safe, (might be accessible) I'm not a huge fan of mine tours but this one was perfect. My kids loved every minute and came home with some nice amethysts! I'd plan half a day here! read more

Great place to visit! The drive to the mine,via Bachelor's Loop, goes past a number of historical mines and magnificent scenery.. The Last Chance Mine brings you back to the days of old. Jack has such pride in the work he has taken to restore the mine and preserve it for historical value. People are able to search through the mine tailings to find wonderful mineral specimens at a reasonable price. We are looking forward to making the excursion again when Jack said we would be able mine our own amethysts. read more

We had so much fun!! The staff was lovely and knowledgeable, and the young man who acted as our tour guide was awesome! Great family-run business with some very cool rocks, minerals, gems, and jewelry for sale as well. The drive up is gorgeous and the views from the top are incredible! A must see! read more