Soudan Underground Mine State Park - Activities
- 1302 McKinley Park Rd.
, Box 335, Soudan, MN - Phone: 218-753-2245
- Fax: 218-753-2246
- soudanmine@state.mn.us
- Visit Website
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Rates:
There is a cost for the underground tours. A park permit is NOT required to visit the mine.- There is a cost for the underground tours. A park permit is NOT required to visit the mine.
Open:
Year-RoundDon a hardhat and journey 2,341 feet via a cage to the 27th level, ride the rails back into the mine and listen to the stories of mining a century ago. Above ground, explore the dry, drill shop, crusher and engine house. Hike the trails through a hardwood conifer forest and past the famous Soudan Iron Formation. The High Energy Physics Tour takes you ½ mile underground to a lab where physicists and engineers are trying to answer questions about the universe. Jackets and sturdy shoes recommended.
Located on a Lake or River
- Vermilion
Green Practices
- Desc of Green Practices in Place
: Recycling is available on site for visitors -- cans and bottles.Current energy conservation efforts include regulated thermostats in the buildings, efficient light bulb replacement in the visitor center, and energy efficient furnaces and water heaters - Waste Reduction/Reuse/Recycling
- Energy Efficiency/Conservation
Attraction Attributes
- Accessible to Disabled
- Can Accommodate Groups of 45 or more
What's Nearby
Map
Directions
Take U.S. Highway 169 towards Ely and follow the signs. Soudan is located 2 miles east of Tower, MN.
