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Tonopah Historic Mining Park

Nye County, NV

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Managed 100+ acre outdoor museum on original Tonopah silver-camp ground covering four historic companies (including Mizpah, Silver Top, Desert Queen). Self-guided walking tour among headframes, hoist houses, and equipment; visitor center with theater and mineral displays; optional Burro Tunnel underground stope overlook. Anchors central Nevada’s early-1900s silver boom for visitors who want interpreted mining history rather than free-roam ghost-town ruins.

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RegionNye County, NV
Coordinates38.0690, -117.2290
Address110 Burro Avenue, Tonopah
Coverage~113 acres / four historic mine sites
EraTonopah boom from 1900; park founded 1990s
HoursTypically 9–5 daily; holiday closures

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