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The Riverboat Tour In Colorado You Never Knew Existed

Jet Boat Colorado offers high-adrenaline and scenic boat tours on the Colorado River, providing a unique and unforgettable experience.

Published Jul 4, 2017

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Annie

Taking a riverboat cruise and/or tour is an exciting and unique experience that everyone in the family will enjoy... however, Colorado isn't home to many old-fashioned riverboats (a la Mississippi River and Huckleberry Finn fame) per se, which is where this one-of-a-kind Only-in-Colorado jet boat cruise comes into play:

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Located in De Beque lies "Colorado's Newest Adventure," which consists of "one of the finest and most exciting river boat tours on the planet." Welcome to Jet Boat Colorado; a high-adrenaline and scenic boat tour that consists of fast speeds, comfortable seats, and a first-hand look at the history and geology along the Colorado River. With your choice of either a scenic or adventurous ride aboard the Wild Mustang, you are guaranteed an unforgettable and completely customized experience with some of the safest and most advanced technology in the world. (As perfectly summed up on their website, "you will be riding in our custom 11 passenger New Zealand style Jet Boat through the breathtaking scenery of Colorado’s mountains and canyon country.")

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Jet Boat Tours is located 25 miles east of Grand Junction and is open daily from mid-May through mid-September with rates beginning at $59 for adults. For more information -- or to book your ride -- please visit Jet Boat Colorado's website. For more nature adventures, check out these 11 Amazing Treetop Adventures You Can Only Have In Colorado.

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The Beloved New Belgium Brewery Tour In Colorado Is Finally Re-Opening After 2 Long Years

The New Belgium Brewery Tour in Fort Collins, Colorado, offers a free, immersive 45-minute tour showcasing the beer-making process.

Published Apr 11, 2022

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Annie

Covid threw a wrench into every aspect of our day-to-day lives, including Colorado outings that we once took for granted. Now that we have learned never to look a gift horse in the mouth and to appreciate every opportunity we are given, it is time to announce that one of our favorite Colorado tours is finally back and better than ever:

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Welcome (back) to the New Belgium Brewery Tour!

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Taking place at the New Belgium Brewery Tour in Fort Collins, the New Belgium Brewery Tour gives beer fans an inside look at how their favorite drink is made via an immersive 45-minute tour.

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Open to guests of all ages, the New Belgium Brewery Tour will take you through the beer-making process from start to finish and give guests 21+ a sample of their work.

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As if you needed another reason to love the New Belgium Brewery Tour, tours are always FREE.

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Please note: Reservations are only available on the day of on a first-come, first-serve basis, so arrive early.

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Tours can accommodate up to 25 guests at a time.

To learn more about the New Belgium Brewery and its epic tours (including a 90-minute version), please visit their website.

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The New Belgium Brewery Tour takes place Monday through Friday at 2 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

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Do you have a favorite tour or event, attraction, or restaurant that you would like to see featured here on Only in Colorado? Remember to nominate it here! For even more things to see and do while you are visiting Fort Collins, make sure to check out You Can Watch Old-School Cartoons And Eat Cereal At The Nostalgic Lyric Theater In Colorado.

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Take A Tour Of One Of The State’s Oldest Operating Gold Mines In Colorado

The Phoenix Gold Mine in Idaho Springs, Colorado, offers hands-on tours and gold panning experiences.

Published Dec 15, 2021

Written by 

Annie

You know that Colorado got most of its start in the mining industry, but did you know that mining is still alive and well in some places? While you can easily tour one of the defunct mines, there are only a handful of working mines that allow for tours, including this one in Colorado that is one of the oldest operating in the world:

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Welcome to the Phoenix Gold Mine!

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Located in Idaho Springs, the Phoenix Gold Mine is owned by 4th generation Colorado miners looking to share their passion for prospecting, mining, and panning for gold via their exciting, hands-on tours.

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"Take a tour with a knowledgeable and entertaining guide," invites the Phoenix Gold Mine, whose tours include navigating the underground tunnels and seeing actual gold in the walls, learning about Colorado's fascinating mining history, and learning more about the equipment and extraction process.

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In addition to exploring the Mine itself, visitors will also have the opportunity to pan for gold at a nearby mountain creek!

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Tours of the Phoenix Gold Mine run approximately 45 minutes, with creek panning lessons taking another 15.

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Admission to the Underground Tour & Gold Panning is $18 for children (ages 4 to 12), $24 for adults (ages 13 to 54), and $18 for seniors (ages 55+).

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The Phoenix Gold Mine is open year-round.

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As of this publication, the Mine is open Tuesday through Thursday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday through Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Do you have a favorite event, attraction, or restaurant that you would like to see featured on Only in Colorado? We want to hear about it here! For even more must-visit mines around the Centennial State, you will want to check out these 11 Colorado Caves And Mines Ready For Exploring.

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