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Tonopah Historic Mining Park, Tonopah, NV
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Tonopah Historic Mining Park

A former mining area in Tonopah, Nevada, now run as a museum and historic site by a nonprofit foundation.

110 Burro Avenue, Tonopah, Nevada 89049 · Tonopah, NV

About Tonopah Historic Mining Park

The park occupies a site that once served as a working mine in Tonopah. Today it functions as a museum and historical attraction, managed by a nonprofit foundation that bears its name. Visitors can explore the grounds on a self-guided walking route, see a visitor center orientation film, and book guided Polaris tours that include gate entry. The site covers about 113 acres on the north side of town, and free parking is available.

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