Mines

This 80-foot towering concrete structure, complete with wheel, remains a stark reminder of the coal mining that took place here between 1904 and 1966.

Beginning as a white quartz gravel mine in the early 20th century, it was turned into a Christian-themed tunnel to present the core messages of the faith.

The most easily accessible intact vertical mine shaft structure remaining in the Red Mountain Mining District.

The world’s largest museum dedicated to mining, complete with an underground show cave.

At one time, it was the second deepest mine shaft on the planet!

Vulture Mine was Arizona’s most productive gold mine, and instrumental to the development of Phoenix.

Descend into the world’s longest-running deep anthracite coal mine.

Once the largest source of mercury in the Americas, these ruins earned the name “Mine of Death.”

This massive, now-retired coal-mine excavator is said to resemble a mythical dragon.

This abandoned open-pit copper mine features stunning turquoise mineral pools and excellent rock-hunting opportunities.

A historic signpost to world cities on the top of a barren mining hill in the Yukon.

This little patch of Europe remained neutral for more than a century because of a mine.

For the deepest sleep of your life, head 1,375 feet underground in Wales.

An 18th-century bell honors a manager who advocated for mineworkers.

An abandoned mining area now part of a gorgeous national park.

Sweden’s legendary mine with wildly deep tunnels.

One of the largest vehicles ever built is now open to the public.

Japan’s only surviving winding tower.