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Independence Mine State Historical Park, Palmer

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The Independence Mine State Historical Park’s visitor center and Friends of State Parks bookstore will be open Wednesdays through Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Guided walking tours of the Independence Mine complex available three times a day: at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., Wednesdays through Sundays.

Vehicle access to the park is from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesdays through Sundays.

Please note that the gate on the 1-mile access road to the historic mine and visitor center will be closed at all other times, including Mondays and Tuesdays.

The park will remain open to pedestrian use at all times, with visitor parking available at the Independence Mine Bowl parking lot.

Facebook page maintained by Friends of State Parks, Mat-Su.

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• By Barbara S

  it was almost closing time when we arrived here. Did have time to tour the grounds and visit the open buildings. Didn't hike to the mine area. This would make a great day trip.  more »

• By stefano c

  Un posto bellissimo dove si puo veder una vera miniera di inizio 900. Una bellissima esperienza. Inoltre si puo provar a cercare l'oro nel fiume gratuitamente. Se si passa assolutamente da visitare  more »

  A beautiful place where you can see a real mine from the beginning of 900. A beautiful experience. You can also try searching for gold in the river for free. If you go absolutely to visit
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