This Ride Through An Old Mine In Minnesota Will Take You Back In Time
While there are plenty of unique tours you can take in MN, none are as fascinating as the underground tour at Lake Vermillion – Soudan Underground Mine State Park. Not only can you take a ride through the mine, but you can also tour their state-of-the-art underground physics lab!
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One of Minnesota's most fascinating places, this mine on the Vermilion Range is the oldest and deepest in the state.
Check out the aboveground areas, and then head below for a wide variety of tour options. Most run an hour and a half and they start at $12 for adults, and $7 for kids.
Want more underground adventures? Take a tour of Niagara Cave in Southern MN – complete with an underground waterfall and wedding chapel, or any of these 4 other caves!
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Minnesota staff writer for Only in Your State and owner of Minnesota blog NorthGuide.co, I'm a Minneapolis transplant who loves my cats, camera, and local coffee. On the weekends I'm usually exploring the North Shore or making my way through the list of Minnesota's State Parks. Want to talk about MN or ask me a question? Tweet me @sotafiedjo!
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