Eldorado Canyon Mine Tours
Eldorado Canyon Mine Tours and The Werly Family
So, you want to know what it was like to be a miner back in the gold rush? Well, get your hard hat on and prepare to descend into the belly of the beast with Eldorado Canyon Mine Tours. Tony and Bobbie Werly, the folks who rescued this town from oblivion, will be your guides on this subterranean adventure.
But Nelson Ghost Town ain't just about the mine. You can wander through the restored buildings, check out the antique shops, and even get hitched in the wedding chapel. It's a whole Wild West experience, and the Werlys have made sure that every detail is authentic.
The store is a museum of all the talisman and artifacts you could imagine, oozing with the aura of a forgotten time. Every trinket, big or small, has a tall tale to tell so do yourself a favor and ask.
Bringing History Back from the Dead with the Werlys
After the mines played out, Nelson was left to rot. But in 1994, Tony and Bobbie Werly, a couple of brave souls with a love for the past, bought the town and breathed new life into it. They restored the buildings, opened up the Techatticup Mine for tours, and even built a wedding chapel. Today, Nelson is a popular tourist destination, a place where you can step back in time and experience the Wild West for yourself.
These two ain't your average ghost town owners. They're passionate about preserving the past, and they've poured their heart and soul into making Nelson Ghost Town a living, breathing testament to the Wild West. They're the real deal, folks, and they'll make sure you have an experience you won't soon forget.
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Activities
Eldorado Canyon: A Gold-Plated Gash in the Earth
Back in 1775, some Spanish conquistadors with dollar signs in their eyes stumbled upon this canyon and, with a flourish of their conquistador-y hands, christened it "Eldorado" – the place of gold. And boy, were they right. In 1859, the gold rush hit Eldorado Canyon like a bat out of hell, and the whole place went stark raving mad. Prospectors swarmed in like locusts, tearing up the earth in a frenzy to get their mitts on the precious metal.
The Techatticup Mine: A Tombstone with a Heart of Gold
Now, the Techatticup Mine, that's where the real action was. This ain't no hole in the ground, folks. This is a monument to greed, desperation, and the raw, untamed spirit of the Wild West. Back in its heyday, it was a magnet for every two-bit outlaw, claim jumper, and fortune seeker in the territory. They say the ghosts of those who died in the mine still wander its tunnels, searching for the gold that eluded them in life.
Nelson's Landing: Where the River Ran Red with Moonshine
Down by the Colorado River, you'll find the remnants of Nelson's Landing. Back in the Roaring Twenties, this was the place to be. Steamboats chugged up and down the river, hauling supplies and ore, and the whole place was buzzing with activity. During Prohibition, it became a hotbed for smuggling moonshine, with booze flowing freely across the state line. But the party came to a screeching halt in 1974 when a flash flood wiped the whole damn town off the map.
Barbecues and Picnics: Where Fellowship Strikes Gold
Fire up that grill and grab some fresh cuts its times time to eat. The massive, decorated picnic area, boasts seating for 40 people, a grill, and is comfortably in the center of town. End your day exploring the past with a sunset barbecue, or have a Sunday brunch in the sun, cowboy style.