997 reviews

Independence Mine State Historical Park Visitor Center

Name: Independence Mine State Historical Park Visitor Center
Address: Palmer, United States
Rating: 4.8

Palmer

23264 Gold Cord Rd, Palmer, AK 99645, United States

Visitor center Hiking area Tourist attraction

+1 907-745-3975

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Independence Mine State Historical Park Visitor Center is a visitor center, hiking area and tourist attraction located in Palmer, United States. The average rating of this business is 4.80 out of 5 stars based on 997 reviews. The street address of this business is 23264 Gold Cord Rd, Palmer, AK 99645, United States. Independence Mine State Historical Park Visitor Center is open seven days a week from 10:00am to 06:00pm.

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Where Independence Mine State Historical Park Visitor Center is located at?: Independence Mine State Historical Park Visitor Center is located at 23264 Gold Cord Rd, Palmer, AK 99645, United States.
What is the contact number of Independence Mine State Historical Park Visitor Center?: The contact number of Independence Mine State Historical Park Visitor Center is +1 907-745-3975

Reviews

5 Sherri Thomas 20 months ago

Spectacular clear day to visit. The views were amazing. The self guided tour was worth taking. We were there about 2 hours. Fun to watch the para-gliding. There was a foot race taking place. Lots of people but not too crowded.

5 Java Bean 21 months ago

This place used to be really great. It's now a tourist trap. It's still has that feel of something old and special but lacking in that old authenticity. It's been commercialized but at least it isn't $20 a person. It was a beautiful sunny day which was great. A lot of paved trails and plenty of dirt ones you can get off of. If you go up there your not going to be disappointed at all. Will I go back? Yes

4 Luise Sherman 21 months ago

Definitely do the guided tour eith Salmonberry Tours! This is the only way to get you inside several of the buildings, which was super cool! The valley is beautiful and the buildings are very interesting. We recommend they put more story boards up to identify ALL the structures, even those that have fallen down. Likewise along the foot path that goes up around the too of the mill it would have been really nice to have story boards up there to show what it looked like when standing and the workshop buildings along rhe wooden boardwalk accessible area too. They just need to do a better job at the visitor education experience. Overall the site is fabulous and we recommend it!

5 Nichole Leigh 21 months ago

An absolutely gorgeous drive up and just as splendid of scenery and views once there. Well worth the minimal parking fee.

Snow still present on the trails at the end of June.

5 Robert Holt 20 months ago

What a amazing place to see a place that produced a lot of gold back in the old days and to experience the way they lived and the history these buildings hold and the old tools no need to buy tickets just 5 dollars

5 Rick Glover 21 months ago

An amazing area with multiple trails and areas to see. We did the Gold Cord lake hike. Still some snow around the sides, but the weather was amazing. Crystal clear cold water lake and beautiful scenery. Dogs are allowed, however the Marmots will torment them lol.

5 Jay Welch 21 months ago

We just wandered around without signing up for the tour, and it worked out well for us. It allows you to read up on the history of the site and gives some background on what early gold miners and their families went through. You can walk through most of the building without the tour and explore at your own pace. The tour will give you access to. Few more buildings, as well as an expert guide to answer questions.

4 Jamie Santos 21 months ago

Beautiful views. But this whole concept of checking out falling apart buildings sounds like such an Alaskan thing. Like it's broken but let's just leave it there and people will come check it out as a touristy thing to do. Some of the rubble is sketchy looking and not safe. But it somehow is still a cool spot and worth checking out at least once

Business Hours

Wednesday	10:00am - 06:00pm
Thursday	10:00am - 06:00pm
Friday	10:00am - 06:00pm
Saturday	10:00am - 06:00pm
Sunday	10:00am - 06:00pm
Monday	10:00am - 06:00pm
Tuesday	10:00am - 06:00pm