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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, a ghost town steeped in history, offers a glimpse into a bygone era frozen in time. Once abandoned by the Kennecott Copper Corporation in 1938, the remnants of this town tell tales of discovery and perseverance waiting to be uncovered.
- 🏷️ Kennecott Mill Town Tour: Enjoy a 2-hour guided exploration of the historic Kennecott townsite, featuring access to the exclusive 14-story Concentration Mill.
- 👣 Immerse yourself in the rich history of the Kennecott Copper Mine as you stroll through the town with a knowledgeable guide.
- 🏞️ Begin your adventure at a scenic vista, where you’ll learn how this remote wilderness community developed and thrived.
- 🏛️ Gain exclusive access to the impressive 14-story Kennecott Mill and Ammonia Leaching Buildings, which are only open to tour participants.
- 🔧 Discover the old machinery used in copper processing as your guide shares captivating stories of life in the early 1900s.
- 🛠️ A hard hat is included for your safety as you navigate the historic structures and learn about their significance.
- 🚍 Convenient public transportation options are available nearby for easy access to the tour starting point.
- 🌄 This tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, ensuring everyone can enjoy the rich history of Kennecott.
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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?
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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!