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Ghost / Mining Era Towns

Idaho’s gold and silver rush in the 1800s led to the growth of small “boomtown” communities in Southwestern and Northern Idaho. While the boom has long since faded, a few historic mining towns remain, offering a fascinating window into Idaho’s past.

Ghost / Mining Era Towns



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Atlanta Area
Nearest Community: Atlanta Region: Southwestern
Type: Ghost/Mining Era Towns
Atlanta is a small mining town on the west side of the Sawtooth Mountains, established in 1864. The small community boasts hot springs, historic buildings and breath-taking veiws of Greylock Mnt.
Bayhorse Ghost Town and Trails System
Nearest Community: Challis Region: Central
Type: Ghost/Mining Era Towns
Bayhorse Ghost Town and the mine associated with it are open to the public. Miles of ATV Trails link these picturesque historic sites.
Blaine County Historical Museum
Nearest Community: Hailey Region: Central
Type: Museums
Various dioramas depicting early pioneer life.
Boise Basin Museum
Nearest Community: Idaho City Region: Southwestern
Type: Museums
This museum chronicles the rich history of the mining-era town of Idaho City, once the largest in the Pacific Northwest.
Burgdorf Hot Springs
Nearest Community: McCall Region: Southwestern
Type: Hot Springs
Burgdorf is both a hot springs and ghost town, where remains of cabins and an old hotel can be seen in a meadow on private land surrounded by the Payette National Forest.
Chesterfield Historic Town Site
Nearest Community: Bancroft Region: Southeastern
Type: Historic Sites
Founded by Mormon pioneers in 1880 along the Oregon Trail, 27 original buildings are now being restored by volunteers and descendants.
Volunteer Custer Historic Mining Town
Nearest Community: Challis Region: Central
Type: Ghost/Mining Era Towns
Ghost town with mining era buildings, interpretive programs and a gift shop at Land of the Yankee Fork State Park.
Diamond Lil's Wagon Rides
Nearest Community: Idaho City Region: Southwestern
Type: Restaurants
Dinner Wagon Rides
Diamond Lil's Museum, Steakhouse & Saloon
Nearest Community: Idaho City Region: Southwestern
Type: Restaurants
Diamond Lil's is a museum, steakhouse & saloon in the heart of Historic Idaho City. Delayed Starting Date For Wagon Rides, Please Check Back Soon Our Dinner Wagon Rides Delayed 2009 Season
Dinner Wagon Rides Delayed
Nearest Community: Idaho City Region: Southwestern
Type: Ghost/Mining Era Towns
Dinner Wagon Rides
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