Such a fun tour! Our guide was an absolute delight. She knew ALL the gossip about the girls, and…read morethe Madam. It was genuinely a fun, and very entertaining tour. I highly recommend it.

What an unexpected treat! This little old silver mining town should not be underestimated! The…read morehistory and lore and scenic beauty should make you stop for a couple hours at least. The Bordello museum is just how the ladies left it when they fled town in 1988 for what they thought would be a short-term escape from the Feds. It was fascinating to see exactly what a long time Bordello really looked like and interesting commentary from the tour guide.

Fantastic place to visit! The lady working there was very informative and presented with a lot of…read morepassion. She made sure everyone was engaged and we all really enjoyed the visit!

There is so much history in such a small town like Wallace, including this museum that details the…read morehistory and story of the railroad through the town. There are even artifacts from that time that were restored. It's not a huge place with just two floors so it'll probably take you less than an hour to see everything. It's free to walk through the museum but you can give a donation to keep the museum going. It's a great way to learn about the railway and how it's impacted the town.

This museum is open June 1 to August 31 each year. And when it is, wow! Take either I-90 east bound…read moreexit 68 or west bound exit 69. If you miss exit west bound exit 69, exit 67 is a great back up exit.

An undiscovered gem in the Silver Valley. Located in the old theatre/fraternal order meeting hall…read morein downtown Mullan. Extensive mining, commercial and apparel exhibits. Mullan school annuals back to . . . Well worth the stop over. Easy I90 off/on. Friendly. Donation.

9-25-25. Take a beautiful drive along the CDA River to the Spragpole Bar and Museum in Murray; then…read moreenjoy the friendly service, tasty burger or other choices. Bring a warm sweater and prepare to be amazed after you open the simple door to the large museum and find a well kept world of the past. Mining, gemstones, logging history and more! So many items and well designed displays. Great work by volunteers. I find truth behind the stories my ancestors told me. My friends get a real kick out of this adventure then we drive home through the mountains to Wallace for another charming stop. Great day trip and fun stories to tell until next year's visit!

You must visit this place!!!! First off, the bar.... Heavy pours, super friendly service, tasty…read morefried bar food, and amazing history. Secondly, the museum... What to say about the museum?? You could get lost for hours torturing the personal collection of Walt Almquist. Everything from hand-made wood carvings, antique washing machines, and a mechanical one-man band. The best part is you can enjoy the museum learning about the local town history while sipping your frosty adult beverage. The bar and museum are owned by Walt's die-hard descents who work extremely hard to keep it all going so order lots and tip generously. You will not be disappointed!

This place is BIZARRE! The explorer in me loved it for it's cooky-ness and the historian in me was…read moreappalled at the conditions. So just keep in mind that you are in for an adventure and everything should be viewed skeptically and with a healthy dose of rural Idaho grace. We came for the cave, and walked away shocked by the museum. Idaho's Mammoth Cave is located near Shoshone ID. You'll take H-75 and see two options to the left to get to the caves. The first left is a smaller, bumpier road, so I suggest waiting for the second turn. You'll pull into what looks like a bunch of dumpy outbuildings and a giant round hut. Turns out...it is a bunch of dumpy outbuildings and a giant round hut. There are tons of falling down structures and old farm equipment, dotted by giant rock heads and strutting peacocks. This place also stylizes itself as a bird sanctuary, but we only saw peacocks. A lot of peacocks. You'll go into the giant hut, which is the entrance to the cave and to the "museum". We were greeted by a kind young man who gave us his canned introduction of the place, handed us a lantern and pointed us to the cave. Unfortunately this place is not ADA compliant. The path down to the cave is a dirt path, pretty steeply sloped. The entrance to the cave has steps and the cave itself has very uneven walking paths and is rather narrow at a few points. You will immediately feel a temperature drop. The cave trail is only about 1/4 of a mile, but you lose the outside light quickly. Definitely keep your lantern on and don't turn it off on your unsuspecting partner who will shriek, hit you, and then wrestle the lantern away. :) The cave is cool, with some homespun signs with some (questionable) information. After exploring the cave, you'll return to the surface along the same path. Then you can explore the "museum". I put this in quotes, because it's more a freaky curated collection of things. There are three concentric circles that you will navigate to see SO. MANY. THINGS. Many of them fake, some of them probably pilfered, and all of them so dusty. You will see a lot of taxidermy. No doubt those things are legit. I have serious doubts about the dinosaur bones and ancient artifacts. There is no attempt to protect any of the artifacts and my historian's heart was screaming at the lack of order, proper dating and classification, and controlled containment. Regardless of the legitimate status of this place, it is a true Idaho experience. Owned by a private family, out in the middle of the high desert, with zero attempt to pander to the masses. This place screams Idaho and is absolutely worth a visit.

A one time experience. Cave is interesting, different animals, a museum with lots of artifacts and…read morestuffed animals. A couple hours at the most for 15$ per person.

The Shoshone County Mining and Smelting Museum, fka Bunker Hill Staff House is a small town museum…read morewith limited hours (Wednesday to Saturday 11 to 4) full of strange and curious memorabilia from Wardner and Kellogg ID's mining past. Tools, photos, clothing, rocks, Boy Scout items, an extraordinary belt buckle collection and a 3D model of the BH mine. A $5 donation gives you a pleasant way to spend a hot afternoon when the resort gets old.

A Wonderful Historical Fixture in the Town of St. Maries…read more SITREP If you travel to St. Maries, ID, be sure to check out some of the historical landmarks of this logging town, including the Hughes House Historical Society. SETUP The Hughes House is basically a very grand LOG CABIN and it's foundation was built in 1902. It is located right smack in the middle downtown St. Maries. Over the years, the Hughes house has undergone many renovations and has transferred ownership many times - sometimes as a resident, and also as office space for a doctor's medical practice. HISTORIC LANDMARK It is a beautiful structure featuring great workmanship from the all-wood floors to the walls and lighting fixtures, very much a snap-shot in time of the early 20th Century. As such, the Centennial Committee of Benewah County then bought the Hughes House after a massive fundraising campaign and then opened the building as "The Hughes House Historical Museum" in 1990. THE LOWDOWN A fun stop in St. Maries filled with local history.

This place is a special gem. Definitely dedicated to guest's great experience. Very friendly and…read moreaccommodating staff, nice rv sites in the trees, dog park, and many mining activities and exhibits. We look forward to staying again.

Highly recommend this tour. Our guide was absolutely amazing. We didn't march through on a set…read moreschedule, we had the opportunity to ask questions and explore the mine. I have done this tour many times. AND, afterwards you can pan for some real gold, garnets, and other precious gems.