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Kennecott Mill Town Tour
McCarthy, Alaska, USA
$36
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Kennecott, Alaska, is a ghost town that offers a glimpse into a bygone era. This historic site, abandoned by the Kennecott Copper Corporation in 1938, still holds the stories of those who once lived and worked here.
- 🏭 Explore the Kennecott townsite with a knowledgeable guide, learning about its development and the lives of its residents.
- 🗣️ Enjoy a human-led tour in English, ensuring you receive detailed insights and personal stories from your guide.
- ⏳ Experience a 2-hour immersive journey through the historic Mill Town, perfect for history enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.
- 🏔️ Begin your tour at a scenic vista on the edge of town, setting the stage for the rich history that awaits you.
- 🏗️ Gain exclusive access to the 14-story Kennecott Mill and Ammonia Leaching Buildings, which are not open to the public without this tour.
- 🛠️ Discover old machinery inside the mill and learn how copper ore was processed in the early 1900s, bringing the past to life.
- 🕘 Visit historic buildings along the way that are open to the public before or after your tour, available from 9 am to 5 pm.
- 🧢 Hard hats are included for your safety while exploring the mill and its surroundings.
- 🚍 Public transportation options are conveniently available nearby, making your visit easy and accessible.
- ♿ Suitable for all physical fitness levels, ensuring everyone can enjoy this unique historical experience.
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Kennecott Mill Town Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- Hard Hat
Meeting point
Our office is the second building on the left as you enter the Kennecott Town Site. Please meet us there 10 minutes before the start of your tour time! If you are coming from McCarthy, please note that you will need to catch the shuttle that leaves an hour before the start of your tour.
Return details
Our office is the second building on the left as you enter the Kennecott Town Site. Please meet us there 10 minutes before the start of your tour time! If you are coming from McCarthy, please note that you will need to catch the shuttle that leaves an hour before the start of your tour.
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Kennecott Copper MineExplore the Kennecott townsite with a knowledgeable guide! Start on the edge of town with a scenic vista as you learn about how the site developed and what it was like to live there. Along the walk your guide will explain the historic buildings that you see. Your guide's main goal is to give you access to the 14-story Kennecott Mill and Ammonia Leaching Buildings, which are only accessible on this tour. Once inside these buildings, your guide will show you the old machinery and explain how the copper oar was processed as well as what it was like to work here in the early 1900s. Please note that access to the mines is strictly prohibited by the NPS due to safety reasons. Some of the buildings that you see along the way are open to the public, so please make time to explore these buildings before or after the tour (buildings are open 9am-5pm).
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Kennecott Mill Town Tour
McCarthy, Alaska, USA
$36
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!